Macquarie Fields High School has implemented a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) with Year 7-12 students.
All Student's devices will only be connected to the school systems once the student returns the BYOD agreement form and their device meets the minimum specifications required including antivirus installed. The form is to be returned to the Teacher Librarian in the School Library.
Devices compatible with the specifications
Families advised to purchase devices that meet these specifications. Notebooks (laptops) running Windows 10 or Mac IOS are the most compatible with the school wifi. Parents are also advised to purchase a suitable durable bag or case for the device. Students will need administrator access to their device to be able to join the school wifi.
HP BYOD Portal
The school has partnered with HP to create a BYOD portal to assist families purchase devices and accessories that are compatible with the school network.
www.hp.com.au/byod and use school code MacqurieFHS.
Software Available for Download
The Department of Education (DoE) has made Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google Apps software available for free* for students to download onto a single personal device. Students can access this software by logging into their Student Portal accounts, and clicking on the My Learning Tools tab.
Should members of the school community wish to find out more about the Bring Your Own Device Program, please contact the school office.
Watch the video below on how to download Adobe software to a personal student device.
Support for families accessing a device to use at home
For families who require support accessing a device for their child to use at home can arrange an appointment with their child's Deputy Principal to discuss their child's access needs. Depending on the child's needs, a small pool of school managed laptops are available for borrowing to use at home.