BYOD Program
Achieving our vision of every student achieving success, the BYOD program at Earnshaw State College aims to enhance the curriculum program to improve student learning outcomes through increased access to digital tools, learning resources and pedagogy. Individualised learning and differentiation for students, and opportunities for students to further develop into responsible digital citizens with high level digital skills will also be enhanced.
Program information, tools and forms
Students in years 3 to 12 (3-5 iPads and 6-12 Laptops) have the opportunity to be part of the BYOD Program.
The following are links to information relevant to this program:
Connectivity of BYOD Laptops
In 2024, onboarding of new student BYOD laptops to the College wireless network and/or connection to associated services (e.g. printing, access to student and common network drives) is through the Department of Education provided technical solution, BYOD Link (Microsoft InTune). Further information will be emailed to 2024 parents/carers and students prior to the start of Term 1.
Information on timelines and procedures for connecting BYOD laptops is provided to students through class teachers and student daily notices as part of start of year procedures for each sub-school.
Please be aware that some students may
experience issues with accessing some websites due to proxy settings.
Students can go to the IT desk in the library if experiencing issues.
Microsoft Office 365
All Queensland state school students from Prep–Year 12 can download multiple free copies of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite to their personal home and mobile computer.
Students will need to use their Managed Internet Service (MIS) login, school email account and password. See https://learningplace.education.qld.gov.au/microsoft-office-software for further information.
Year 6 -12 students need to install Microsoft Office 365 desktop applications on their BYOD laptop.
Students must uninstall this software from all of their devices once they are no longer enrolled in a Queensland state school.
Security Software
Security software suite with anti-virus and anti-malware is required to be installed on student laptops e.g. Nortons by Symantec, McAfee,
NOTE:
- Cyber security experts recommend that free security software, including anti-virus software not be used.
- Security software may impact on the ability to connect student BYOD laptops to the state-wide Department of Education wireless network. Students need to be able to turn off security software if required (local administrator permissions), else parents\carers (with username and passwords) will need to come with the student to the Student Tech Hub in the Middle Senior Library to connect the laptop (8 am recommended).
- Microsoft Family do not allow students to connect their BYOD laptops and should not be installed.