“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 (2025)
Platform
| Windows laptop or hybrid PC (not Mac, Chromebook, iOS, Android, Windows RT, or ARM-based Windows devices).
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Stylus
| Must support stylus input with screen that can lay flat or detach.
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Screen Size
| 10” screen or higher (measured diagonally) – consider portability and weight Screen must be able to detach or lie flat for stylus use. |
Processor
| Intel i5 (12th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 series or newer).
Snapdragon/ARM processors are not recommended.
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RAM
| 8GB minimum, 16GB recommended.
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Hard Drive
| 256GB SSD minimum, 512G recommended for creative media use
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Operating System
| Windows 11 only. Windows 10 no longer supported. NOT SUPPORTED: Mac OS, iOS, Android, Windows RT, Chromebook |
Wireless
| Dual-band 802.11ac(5GHz). Wi-Fi 6 preferred.
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Features
| Stylus support, full-size 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 at each school day. |
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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