Bring Your Own Device
Sunshine
Beach State High School offers a high level of
education delivery through the use of technology. BYOD enables students to access the
school network services through a secured Wi-Fi
connection. For a hardware guide
to assist in purchasing a suitable device for your student please click the link.
Parents
and students should check their school subjects to assist in deciding on their
device.
Minimum battery life of 6+ hours.
Warranty and where it is to be returned in the event of
a warranty issue and time to repair.
Accidental damage and theft, what is covered and what
excess you will pay.
Student
devices will connect to the School's network through the BYOx Link solution (setting this up can be carried out at home). Students will be able to access internet and printing
services on their device once connected wirelessly.
To participate in the BYOD Program, you will need to:
- Read BYOx
Charter and submit signed Responsible User Agreement (p. 18 of Charter).
- Tech Support is available onsite to assist with connection issues and setting up Printing at school.
- ChromeBooks and Linux are not supported.
Microsoft office
365 – free to students
Microsoft Student Advantage allows students with a BYOD to
install Microsoft Office 365 on up to 5 of their devices for free. You
need to sign into the Microsoft Student Advantage page with
your school email address and password.
If you have difficulties completing this at home please see the IT Department at school.
Adobe Software
Security of BYOD
devices, damage/theft – insurance
A
crucial part of the BYOD program will be parents ensuring that the device is
covered for accidental damage and theft. Parents should investigate if their
Home and Contents insurance covers damage or theft of the device.
While Sunshine Beach SHS will continue to deal with inappropriate behaviour in
line with existing policies, the school is not liable for any damage or
replacement costs incurred while the device is at school or travelling to and
from school. Any student who damages or steal another student’s laptop may be
disciplined according to the schools Responsible Behaviour Plan.
Internet security
Education Queensland requires all BYOD to have an
antivirus/internet security software installed. You can purchase software or use a free version. Microsoft Windows 10 also comes preinstalled with Defender.
Summary
The details above are meant as a guide to make you aware of some of the implications for your child to access technology for learning in the coming years.
Please contact the IT Support Team at your convenience if you have any questions about BYOD.
Contact:
Email: tech@sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au