Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a term used to describe a digital device ownership model where students use a personally-owned device to support their learning.
In 2024, the expectation for students in years 3 – 12 is that they will bring their own device to school to use in each of their classes.
Requirements - What do I need to do?
To participate in our BYOD Program, you must:
- have a suitable device that meets our
minimum device specifications,
- install the required software and applications on this device,
- ensure your child’s device is connected to the school Wi-Fi network (Connection Steps Below)
- read and abide by the
Student Learning Expectations.
Minimum Device Specifications
Minimum device specifications have been identified to ensure the students can access the resources and software used in their classes. Stretton State College will update the BYOD technical specifications each year. There is no expectation that students update their device each year. We believe in most circumstances, devices that meet our minimum device specifications will last for three years. The recommended device specifications below are relevant for those joining the program for the first time in 2021 or any new devices purchased for 2021.
2024 BYOD Illaweena Device Specifications Years 7-12 (PDF)
Software and Applications
A list of required software is identified at the end of the device specifications document (see above). It is an expectation that all students in the BYOD program have the software installed on their device for the start of the school year. In addition to this software, some subjects will require the installation of additional software.
School WIFI Connection
The following links contains videos on how to set up your child’s device for use with the college.
If you are unsure of your student’s email address or password, then please make contact with their class teacher.
BYOxLink - Parent Fact Sheet - How to get your childs device ready for school - V1.0.pdf
Student Learning Expectations
The BYOD Learning Expectations are intended to be a student friendly version of the BYOD Handbook that is available at the bottom of this page. This is a great opportunity to review the BYOD expectations with your child.
2024 BYOD Student Learning Expectations - Illaweena Campus (PDF)