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Bring Your Own Device

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Bring Your Own Device (BYOD – Laptop Program)

Information and communication technologies (ICT) are an important part of contemporary schooling. The Australian Curriculum includes ICT's as a general capability across all Learning Areas, as well as Digital Technologies as a specific Learning Area.

Many schools implement one-to-one ICT device programs, where students use a dedicated electronic device to enhance their learning experiences.

Educational research has shown that schools that migrate to a BYOD model enjoy many benefits, including: 

  • improved student learning outcomes through the use of technology that facilitates learning in a contemporary educational setting
  • the maturing of students as digital citizens who embrace digital opportunities and responsibilities
  • the normalising of technology use between school, work and home
  • greater autonomy in the classroom
  • increased student motivation, confidence and engagement with learning because students are familiar with their devices
  • greater opportunity for inter-school collaboration.
  • development of technological skills for future living, studies and employability

(Alberta Government, 2012; Lee, Levins, Hubbard, & Freedman, 2013; Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 2008; Nielsen, 2013; Wainwright, 2013; Sweeney, & Intelligent Business Research Services Ltd., 2012). 

To meet the demands of 21st Century education, in 2022 Yugumbir State School (YSS) implemented a one-to-one Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Laptop Program for Year 6, where our Year 6 students bring to school and use a personal dedicated electronic device to enhance their learning experiences.

Educational research shows that schools that implement a BYOD model enjoy many benefits, including:  

  • improved student learning outcomes through the use of technology that facilitates learning in a contemporary educational setting;
  • the maturing of students as digital citizens who embrace digital opportunities and responsibilities;
  • the normalising of technology use between school, work and home;
  • greater autonomy in the classroom;
  • increased student motivation, confidence ​and engagement with learning because students are familiar with their devices;
  • greater opportunity for inter-school collaboration, and
  • development of technological skills for future living, studies and employability.

Parents/carers have a number of options when purchasing a 2023 BYOD laptop. These include:

  • ​Choosing your own retailer to purchase a device – The laptop device must meet the 2023 minimum specifications requirements and must be an educational device. It is suggested to purchase online, rather than direct from a store.
  • Using a device that you already own – The device must meet the 2023 minimum specification requirements (see below). 
  • Using the 2023 JB Hi Fi Portal to purchase a device – All devices listed on the JB Hi Fi portal meet the 2023 minimum specifications. These devices have also been selected to ensure that they align with our local feeder high schools' requirements, Browns Plain State High School and Park Ridge State High School, and meet their BYOD needs. JB Hi Fi are actively supporting Yugumbir State School parents and carers by providing a discount when purchasing via their provided 2023 Portal. We have found they offer reliable service and support.​

yssbyodrequirements.png​ICT Acceptable Usage Agreement

The ICT Acceptable Usage Agreement contains all the information and agreement (contract) that was signed by all students and parents/carers at enrolment.  Each family should thoroughly read and understand the content in relation to acceptable usage of ICT facilities and devices (including BYOD) at Yugumbir State School.  

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me via email: tkels15@eq.edu.au

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Last reviewed 26 September 2023
Last updated 26 September 2023