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This is done by working towards a seamless integration of digital tools to enhance both teaching and learning experiences.

We seamlessly integrate digital tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

ÌýBring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program for Years 5-12

The 51ÉçÇø Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program is designed to integrate personal technology into the educational environment, enhancing the learning experience for students in Years 5-12. This policy allows students to bring their own devices to school for academic purposes.

ÌýDevice Specifications:ÌýTo ensure compatibility and functionality, the following specifications are recommended for student devices:

• Operating System:ÌýWindows 11 (version 23H2 or later) or macOS (version 14 Sonoma or later)
  • Mac Processor:ÌýIf you are purchasing a Mac, the M4 silicon chip is the recommended model
• Storage Capacity:ÌýMinimum of 256 GB (Solid State Drive preferred).
• Memory (RAM):ÌýMinimum of 16 GB.
• Battery Life:ÌýAt least 6 hours of active use.
• Screen Size: 12.0+
• Web Browsers:ÌýLatest versions of Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.

Additional Recommendations:

• Protective Case:ÌýTo safeguard the device from damage.
• Extended Warranty / Accidental Damage Protection

ÌýWe understand that choosing a BYOD device can be confusing, so we have partnered with EduComIT to provide both Mac and PC choices that are in line with our suggested specifications.

You can visit the EduComIT 51ÉçÇø Portal here:

Education Programs and Software

51ÉçÇø students receive education access to the following programs to help them build essential skills and expertise for cooperative and collaborative learning environments:
(There is no need to purchase any of the following applications)

ÌýMicrosoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc)

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)

Canvas (the student online Learning Management System)

Canva Education