BYOD
Bring Your Own Device
Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program at Kyabram P-12 College is designed to enhance student learning by integrating personal technology into the classroom. We believe that students benefit significantly from having their own mobile device (tablet, netbook, or laptop) available for educational purposes throughout the school day A mobile device allows the student to research, note take, complete work and go some way to be responsible for their learning.
Parents have indicated to us in the past that they would like to own and bring their own mobile devices for students to utilise at school. Therefore, we have a BYOD program in place. Mobile phones are not considered suitable devices for this program.
If you choose not to be part of this program, we are not able to guarantee that your child will have consistent 1 to 1 access to computers whilst at our College. Students will be required to bring their device to school each day in good working order and fully charged.
All families will be responsible for the purchase, care, and maintenance of their child’s device.
Upon signed acknowledgement of the User Agreement, your child will be given access to the College’s network and Cloud Services.
All students have access to the Microsoft Office suite from the Dept. that can be loaded onto their devices and signed in using their Dept. provided email accounts. Just give our IT guys a heads up if this is something you would like them to do.
Getting Ready
Step 1
Bring your own existing device
- For more information on recomended Device Sepcifications, Check below
We cannot guarantee that all devices will be suitable for access to our network. This cannot be determined until the unit is examined by the IT department, if in doubt please contact the College.
OR
You could also purchase your own new device through our preferred suppliers – Learning with Technologies & JB HiFi. Links shown below.
We have prepared a video to assist with purchasing HERE
You are also able to purchase through other retailers. If you are unsure of suitability, please contact the College, IT department.
JB HiFi via their online Portal
www.byod.jbhifi.education
Please use the school code KPC26
Step 2
Complete the College User Agreement and return to the College, along with the device.
Our IT department will offer you the most appropriate option to connect to the network based on your device, the following options include:
Kyabram P-12 App (PC Only)
- App is installed onto the device.
- Allows access to printing, network and internet. (whilst at school – will not work at home)
- Limited software install
OR
Internet only. (Apple Macbooks & iPads)
iPad apps will need to be purchased by the family, as needed. While many educational apps are free, some subjects or projects may require specific paid applications. Your child’s teachers will communicate any essential app requirements at the start of the year or as they arise.
Step 3
The configured device is returned to the student, ready to use.
Please refer to the Digital Learning Policy located Below
Suitable Devices
At Kyabram P-12 College, we believe that students benefit from having their own mobile device (tablet, netbook or laptop) with them in the school environment. Please note that mobile phones are NOT considered suitable for our BYOD program due to their smaller screen size and limited functionality for educational tasks.
To ensure your child’s device can effectively support their learning, we recommend the following minimum specifications:
Recommended Device Specifications:
- Operating System (OS):
- Windows 10 or newer
- macOS 12.0 Monterey or newer
- iPadOS 14.0 or newer
- Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3 (10th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 3 (4000 series or newer) equivalent or better.
- For iPads: A12 Bionic chip or newer.
- RAM (Memory): Minimum 8GB (16GB recommended for improved performance and longevity).
- Storage (Hard Drive): Minimum 128GB SSD (Solid State Drive) (256GB SSD recommended).
Note: Cloud storage solutions (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive) will be utilised. - Screen Size: 11-inch or larger (for laptops/netbooks).
- Battery Life: Capable of lasting a full school day (6+ hours of active use).
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) compatible.
- Keyboard & Mouse/Trackpad:
- For Laptops/Netbooks: Built-in keyboard and trackpad.
- For Tablets/iPads: A physical, external Bluetooth keyboard is reccomended. An external mouse is also highly recommended for ease of use.
- Protective Case/Bag: A durable, impact-resistant case is highly recommended for all devices to protect against accidental damage.
- Headphones: Recommended for individual listening tasks without disturbing others (when permitted by the teacher).
Please note: While devices meeting these minimum specifications are suitable, higher specifications will generally provide a better user experience and longer device lifespan.
No, mobile phones are not considered suitable for the BYOD program due to their small screen size and limited functionality for the required learning tasks. Students must use a laptop, netbook, or tablet.
The Education Department has a strict Mobile Phone Policy in place.
Kyabram P-12 College does not provide insurance for student-owned devices. It is the responsibility of the family to arrange appropriate insurance (e.g., through home contents insurance) for any loss, theft, or damage. The school’s IT department can assist with basic troubleshooting but cannot perform repairs or replacements.
While we recommend our preferred suppliers (Learning with Technologies and JB Hi-Fi) due to their competitive educational pricing and suitability of devices, you are not obligated to purchase from them. You may source a device elsewhere, provided it meets the specified requirements.
The school provides access to essential software like Microsoft Office. For other specific software required for a particular subject, teachers will advise if it needs to be purchased by families or if a school-provided alternative/online tool is available.
While at our school your child will get complete access to the following programs;
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Secondary students only)
- Minecraft Education
Most required apps/programs used are Internet based and may not require any additional installation.
Relevant Documents
If you have anymore concerns or questions, feel free to contact the IT Department here: support@kyabramp12.vic.edu.au
