Our
Bring Your Own Device program is offered to students in Years 3 to 6. If you would like more information about
this program or how it will be run in classrooms across the curriculum please find futher information here. You can also contact with your child’s classroom teacher or email helpdesk@brookfieldss.ed.edu.au .
If you would like your child to participate in this program you will need to ;
- Read and sign the last page of the BYOD Student Charter.pdf
- Read the Student ICT Agreement. Your child will sign this with their classroom teacher.
- Ensure that their device meets the minimum specifications for our BYOD program listed below
- Download, install and update Office 365 using your child's EQ username and password (you can get these details from your child's classroom teacher)
Minimum
Specifications
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Processor: Intel Core M or i3 2.0ghz Dual Core
- Memory: 4gb RAM
- Storage: 64gb
- Screen size: 10"
Preferred
Specifications (longevity)- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2.0ghz Quad Core
- Memory: 8gb RAM
- Storage: 128gb SSD
- Screen size: 10"
In
addition to the minimum specifications, we strongly encourage the inclusion
of a front and back camera, keyboard AND a protective case or padded sleeve. JB Hi-Fi Portal
For convenience, Brookfield State School has worked with JB Hi Fi to provide an online portal where you can purchase recommended devices. You can access this portal by going to: www.jbeducation.com.au/byod and entering our School Code: BSS2024 For support with the JB Hi Fi Portal, refer to the help guides (link to attached documents). However, please feel free to shop independently at any computer retailer. We encourage parents to look at 'After Christmas' and 'Back to School' specials.
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Please note that whilst other newer devices such as Chromebooks
may have more than these requirements, android devices are not supported by the
Department of Education for security reasons and this may be problematic.