BYOx is the term used to describe a digital device ownership model where students and staff use their privately owned devices to access the departmental networks and information management systems in an educational setting. This is available to all students to maximise their learning opportunities.
There is no cost for BYOx Program for 2021. Please click the brochure for more information.
Benefits:
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Take advantage of using your own device at school
- Increased student participation
- Learning becomes student driven
- Student collaboaration and learning increases
- Cost savings due to school technical support
- Personalised instruction
- A new way of learning
- Includes Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and AutoDesk software*
- Connect up to 5 devices per user
Includes:
- Software and Software Support
- Network Technical Support
- Laptop Technical Advice
- Hot Swap Loaner Laptops (if repair required)*
COST for 2021: NIL
(* Student Resource Hire Scheme must be up to date)
Laptop Minimum Specifications
Windows Laptop / Tablet Computer (Windows 7 sp2, Windows 8.x, Windows 10)
Or Apple Macbook Latest OSX 10.10.3+
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Physical keyboard
- 64Gb Internal Storage
- 4Gb Memory
- 11” Screen
- USB Port
- 5 hours battery life
- Wifi
- Under 1500g
Other supported devices
Apple iPad / Mini, Apple iPod Touch – IOS 7+
Please note: updated OS may be needed for required app purchases.
Unsupported devices
Windows 10 S - aka Windows 10 in S mode (upgrade available through the app store - info here
http://www.tannum.me/Windows10s.pdf), Andriod, Chromebook Devices, Windows RT devices, Windows Mobile 8, Linux/Unit/BSD/*nix and any other device not mentioned above.
Click here for more information and examples of new devices.
BYOx Signup Process
Step 1: Fill out and submit the signup form below
Step 2: Follow the BYOx Intune Windows Setup Guide Video (at home). This will set you up ready to connect to school when you are here next.
Step 3: Activate Microsoft Office with your school credentials. Don't have office? Login and install from webmail.eq.edu.au
Step 4: If you have a Macbook, iPad or are having issues with the above, please see Tech Support in AR02 with your fully charged device.