Bring Your Own Device BYOD

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What is BYOD?

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a term used to describe a digital device ownership model where students use their privately-owned devices to access the departmental networks and information management systems in an educational setting.

Devices are used in the classroom to enhance students' learning experiences in accordance with the Department of Education's 21st Century learning guide. The purpose of BYOD is to create and maintain a highly engaging learning environment that equips students with the capacity to think, solve problems, respond to and thrive within a changing society. A blend of traditional and digital learning approaches will be integrated to maximise the learning potential of every child. The use of technology as a tool, extends learning opportunities for​ all students combined with normal books, pencil, pen and paper to form the basis of the daily class routine.​

Consultation with prospective families at our community meeting held in September 2022, saw an overwhelming support for BYOD implementation from Year 2 to Year 6; with iPads as the preferred device for Years 2 to 4 and laptops for Years 5 and 6. To support families with the outlay of costs, a phased implementation approach has be taken by our school – refer to the table below. In 2025 we will be full BYOD for Year 2 to Year 6. While this may not be on a one-to-one ratio, it will provide opportunities to increase digital skills, create and engage at a high level and align to our teaching practices for all year levels.

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We understand that parents and the community will have many questions about BYOD and during Term 3 and Term 4 each year, we will hold 'BYOD Information Sessions' and 'Parent Onboarding Workshops' to help us dive deeper into the device specifications, share the ways devices will be used to leverage digital, and help parents with the information they need to purchase and set up the devices.​

Minimum Requirements for BYOD devices in 2025

Please take the below device requirements to any of the listed vendors and they should be able to provide an adequate device. 

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iPads (Years 2, 3 & 4 only)

iPads with cellular connections are not permitted​

iPad Mini's are not suited for use in the BYOD program

Laptops (Year 5 & 6 only)

Note:

Appropriate virus protection should also be installed on the laptop.

Windows 10S is not compatible with the school network.

Please have your device unboxed and setup via the setup wizard prior to commencement of Term 1.​

Sturdy protective cases and screen protectors for all devices are highly recommended. ​

​BYOD Vendor Portals

HP Vendor Portal
Code - RipleyCSS

JB Hi-Fi BYOD Portal​
Code - RCSSBYOD2025​

Harvey Norman BYOD Portal
No code required.​​

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