“Schools have to prepare students for jobs that have not been created, technologies that have not yet been
invented and problems that we don’t know will arise.”
Andreas Schleicher
What is BYOD?
We are giving families control over the choice of IT device to bring to school as their primary device. This model allows students to bring an IT device to the Queensland Academies Science, Maths and Technology (QASMT) campus that best supports their learning needs (within specifications – please refer to table below).
IT devices are powerful means of differentiating and personalising a student’s education, and student-owned devices facilitate student choice over which application best suits their learning and communication style. Teachers will work with students to ensure everyone can access and view a student’s final work in appropriate formats as necessary.
Please refer to these links for more information relevant to this program:
Minimum IT Device Specification
Platform
| PC or Tablet PC.
Screen must be able to detach or lay flat for stylus use.
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Stylus
| A stylus must be supported.
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Screen Size
| 10" screen or higher (measured diagonally) - consider portability and weight
Screen must be able to detach or lay flat for stylus use.
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Processor
| Intel i5 or higher
AMD A4 or higher
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RAM
| 8 GB or higher
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Hard Drive
| 256GB SSD or higher
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Operating System
| Windows 10
NOT SUPPORTED: MacOS, IOS, Android, Windows RT, Chromebook
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Wireless
| Dual-band AC wireless card
(5GHz required for school network)
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Features
| Keyboard, USB Ports, headphone port, In-built microphone, webcam
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Battery Life
| Minimum of 10+ hours.
Please note: It is school policy to have a fully charged device at the beginning of each school day. Students cannot charge their devices during class time. Free device charging stations are available for use during break times.
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Weight
| Under 1.6kg is recommended
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Warranty
| Recommended additional 3 year manufacturer warranty + accidental damage protection (ADP) cover
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