Bring your own device (BYOD)

What is BYOD?

Bring your own device, or BYOD, is a program encouraging students to bring their own laptop or tablet to school for the purpose of learning. Students are able to connect to the Internet to access programs and applications applicable to their studies.

Why BYOD?

BYOD supports our school’s teaching methods and future-focused learning by embedding technology into both teaching and learning practice. Teachers are better equipped to engage with students, and students more able to interact through the use of programs designed to enhance the learning experience.

BYOD also builds on fundamental twenty-first-century skills, such as creative and critical thinking, collaboration and communication, that are necessary for a future reliant on technology. It helps close the achievement gap and provides necessary skills for career preparation.

BYOD increases teaching time and allows for participation in interactive educational games, access to resources, supports collaborative projects through online communication and sharable data, and enables ‘real time’ formative assessment in class via online quick quizzes and much more, resulting in engaging lessons and study.

The use of BYOD devices at Marsden High School is bound by the Digital devices and online services for students policy.

Device specifications

Only supported devices — Windows laptops, Chromebooks, MacBooks, and iPads — are recommended for use; Android tablets and Linux devices are not supported.

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How to get ready for BYOD at home

Understand and manage the safe use of devices at home and set some rules around digital detox.
Students need to fully charge their device at home before bringing it to school each day.

Software

The department has enterprise software contracts in place which apply to BYOD. These include:

Microsoft: Can be downloaded onto multiple devices per student.
Adobe: Can be downloaded onto BYOD.
Google: Can be accessed from any device.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

You can connect your device to the department's Wi-Fi, detnsw-a.

Follow the guides below for connecting your device to the Wi-Fi:

Supporting BYOD

Repairs and technical support for BYOD are the responsibility of the student; Marsden High School and the department do not fund or offer this service.