The
college uses the latest technology available to manage and control BYOD
(Bring You Own Device), now making it possible to ‘On-board’ devices
even before a student turns up for school and allowing us on certain
devices to ‘Advertise’ Software and Apps; or to have them available for
selection onto a students device.
The new technology is called BYOxLink and
it allows students to connect to the Department of Educations (DoE) BYO
Portal. The BYO Portal also handles the licensing of Microsoft Suite
products like Office 2016\2019 and other integrated products including
OneDrive and OneNote. Software and Apps used by specific year levels can
also be ‘Pushed’ to the 'Company Portal' (an app you install when
'On-boarding') that delivers these Apps and has important account
information for your student(s).
These advancements make managing BYOD devices easy and allow resources to be accessed faster when students first arrive.
The college offers access to BYO to all students 'Fee Free' making it an accessible option for parents and students using a compatible device.
Which devices can I use for BYO?
Whilst
most devices will be compatible for use as a BYO device, a few
precautions should be followed to ensure that your student gets the best
possible experience. Using the information below, you can easily see if
an iPad (Apple only, Android tablets or Chromebooks are not supported) or the laptop (Windows or Apple OSx) you already have at home will work or to have a guide
when buying a new one; keeping in mind the age of the student and the
subjects they are studying. As of 2023, it is recommended that Year Level 5 - 7 students consider choosing Apple iPads as their BYO Device of choice, in order to achieve the most compatibility with the curriculum, both next year, and moving forward as they progress to future years.
Tablets
For the majority of classwork a student will do, an Apple iPad will be your go to device. These compact tablet computers feature Touch screens, long battery life, a variety of cases for everyones taste and with applications for every phase of learning an iPad will become your students best classroom companion.
Operating System version:
| Apple iOS 13.0 and later, or
Apple iPadOS 13.0 and later
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Specifications:
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Storage:
| 64Gb or above
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Screen size
| 10" + screen
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Battery life
| 6-7 hrs (Full day of class work) * Devices should be brought to school fully charged. Charging facilities are not available for student use. |
Laptops
Prior to the boom of iPads, laptops were the classroom 'Go to' and they still are for students undertaking subjects with higher demands like Computer Aided Design (CAD), specialised Visual Arts and programming-based ICT subjects.
Operating System version
| Windows 11 & Windows 10
| macOS 10.15 and later
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Specifications
|
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Memory (RAM)
| 8Gb and above
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Storage (HDD)
| 256Gb (Solid State Drive preferable) and above |
Processor (CPU)
| Intel processor up to 4.1Ghz\ i5 \ or similar speed AMD |
Screen size
| 11.6 > 13" screen with Built-in Webcam |
Battery life
| 6-7 hrs (Full day of class work) * Devices should be brought to school fully charged. Charging facilities are not available for student use. |
Accessories
| Case\Bag - Preferably one that offers protection to the device inside
|
*Android Tablets
Please
be aware that due to the Android OS having 'Limited support' for 'Proxy
Awareness to all Android APPs', the college will no longer be
supporting devices running Android OS as part of our BYOD program.
These devices have been short-term to date connected to an alternate
network, but long-term arrangements should be made to utilise more
compatible devices as this network will not exist past mid 2022.
How to connect to the BYOD network?
For
this to occur as quickly and as simply as possible, a number of Video
and PDF guides have been developed for students and parent\guardians to
follow at home (see below). Students who require additional support in
switching over to the new BYOxLink are encouraged to visit the
respective IT areas of their campuses, please see below "Things to do
before bringing the BYO Device to school".
On-boarding @ Home (Preferred method)
Microsoft Windows 
Apple Mac OSx
Apple iOS (iPads)
The
BYOD Responsible Use Agreement form is
available below and is still required to be completed prior to
connection to the scheme. Students who are participating in the scheme
and who have not completed a form, will be followed up on and a
completed form will need to be submitted.
A
signed copy of page 13 of this form is required each year as it is the
students agreement to the school to follow the rules set out in the BYOD
Charter.
On-boarding @ School (Alternate method)*
Students
who wish to connect their devices at school or who are unable to do so at home, can come and see ICT staff
according to the times below or can visit the new Student homepage
'Student Hub' at https://qedu.sharepoint.com/sites/2324/StudentHub for the same information.
P-9 Campus - IT Window shared with Payments
Before and after school, and breaks when permitted or,
Prep - Year 3
Parents
advise your classroom teacher that the device needs to be connected to
BYOxLink. The teacher will then notify IT who will attend the classroom
to assist. Please make sure that the 'Passcode' to unlock the device
is provided with the device and that it is fully charged; otherwise IT
staff may have to contact you to confirm these or may have to schedule
an appointment to connect the device when your present.
10-12 Campus - Pathways Library
Before and after school, and breaks when permitted or,
Pathways Library near photocopiers at 1pm daily
If
your student requires assistance in connecting their device, then
please make sure that they come to school with the following done; so
that teachers and IT staff can assist them properly.
Things to do before bringing the BYO device to school
Before a BYOD device is 'On-boarded' (Connected to the College's network)
using the 'Alternate Method' it is important that the device is in a state that allows it to be
connected with the least amount of issues.
The following is required as a bare minimum in order for the device to be connected:-
All devices
- Student know the password or passcode to unlock the device
- Charged
- Students are presently not allowed to charge their devices at school
Windows & Apple OSx devices (Laptops)
- Have an account to install Apps
- Must be a user type that is allowed to install applications and join networks.
- If
it does not have this, and you wish to keep the restrictions in place
then please use the 'On-boarding @ Home (Preferred method)'
instructions above.
- All sytem and updates completed.
iPad
- Updated to the latest iOS (iOS13.0+)
- Not restricted - able to be connected to join networks
- Please ensure that the 'InTune - Company Portal' app is installed prior to the device being brought to school
Once
the above has been done for your students device type, it can be
brought along to any of the Colleges on-boarding sessions, and our
Colleges helpful IT staff will assist your student in getting their
device connected and working seamlessly between school and home.
Productivity Software
Windows 10 Education edition - Free for Students
Students
have access to download a copy of 'Windows 10 Education edition'
for free using the link below. Students will need to use their school
email address to do so.
Microsoft
Office is available free for students. For more information and
instructions on how to install the software please visit
The learning place page.
Mobile Devices
Students utilising an iPad (Apple - iOS) or Tablet device
(Android OS) in Years 3-12 are required to ensure that their device has
had the Microsoft Productivity suite apps installed for their device; as
iPads and Tablet devices are considered 'Complimentary devices'. The
Microsoft Productivity suite apps are available for free from each
devices 'App Store'. For your convenience, please find below a PDF with
the list of Apps and links to download them.
iPad applications
Students in Prep to Year 2 and Italian Emersion will use applications
included in the following documents on iPads during class. Please ensure
that these apps are installed on your students own BYOD iPad so that
they will be able to fully engage in all the classroom activities.