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Further Advice for BYOD
• EDMAX computers purchased through ASI are
fully supported with insurance, warranty and
repairs (note – it is the owner’s responsibility to
manage all aspects of computer support- make
sure receipts and documentation are carefully
stored). The computer devices in the EDMAX
program have been proven to be robust and well
suited to the school environment. Our chosen
devices are - Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga, Lenovo
ThinkPad 11e, Macbook Pro, iPad.
• The Lenovo ThinkPad is supplied with the DEECD
eduSTAR image which includes Windows 8.1,
Microsoft Office 2013 and educational software
applications.
• The Lenovo ThinkPad is supplied with the DEECD
eduSTAR image which includes Windows 8.1,
Microsoft Office 2013 and educational software
applications.
• The Apple MacBook is supplied with the DEECD
eduSTAR image which includes OS X 10.9,
Microsoft Office 2011 and educational software
applications. They also include a smaller version
of the eduSTAR Windows 8.1 image which can be
run under VirtualBox.
• The eduSTAR software will be returned to the
factory OEM software when the student leaves the
High School.
• BYOD (non EDMAX). WHS recommends a BYOD
computer has maximum support with insurance,
warranty, hard protective case and access to
repairs. When purchasing a device ask what
support is available and check the technical
specifications. Make sure all receipts and device
details are carefully stored. It is the responsibility
of the BYOD device owner to ensure their child has
best access on a daily basis to a computer device
for their learning.
• Consider the School environment – a hard cover
for a computer is essential protection to minimise
breakages.
• Battery Life is a constant problem. It needs to last
the whole day - 6 hours.
• Think ahead - aim for a device that lasts 3 years.
The device should match a students needs for
learning.
• Check the WHS Technical Sprecifcations to
determine suitability of a device. Use the WHS
website for all details of BYOD.
• It’s your device, Repairs, Service, Insurance,
Warranties, Ask Suppliers / Keep records.
• It’s your device; but, it will still be regulated by the
WHS Acceptable Use Agreement
• The device is for student learning. The computer
needs to be available every day at school.
Possible Computer Devices.
The Department of Education and Early Childhood (DEECD) has suggested the following computers as
suitable for BYOD.
Notebooks
Tablets
Acer TravelMate B113-E
HP Elite 2570p
Acer TravelMate P255-M
HP Folio 9470
Acer TravelMate P645
HP Folio 9470m
Acer TravelMate B115
Lenovo Thinkpad X240
Acer Aspire V5
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga
Dell Latitude 3340
Lenovo ThinkPad 11e
Dell Latitude E5540
Toshiba Portege R930
Other
Dell Latitude E7440
Macbook Pro
Smartphones and ipad mini are not
acceptable BYOD devices.
HP Probook 4340
NEXT STEPS:
Go to the Wangaratta High School
webpage: www.whs.vic.edu.au
for information, booklets and explanatory videos.
FURTHER ASSISTANCE:
wangaratta.hs@edumail.vic.gov.au
Acer Iconia W510
iPad - many models but not ipad mini. A
Bluetooth keyboard is advised for iPads.
HP ElitePad 900
Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 36791H9
Dell Venue 11 Pro
AVAILABLE
2015!
BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE
Wangaratta High School is transitioning to
‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) in 2015 to enable
all students to BYOD for 1:1 mobile computer learning!
It is important to note:
Wangaratta High School offers two BYOD options:
BYOD requires parents to ensure their child
has a 1:1 mobile computer device to support
their learning.
1. EDMAX. A computer bought through the
EDMAX program is fully prepared for the WHS
network with software, wireless connection,
warranty and a high quality hard cover.
Comprehensive insurance is also available.
A computer purchased through the EDMAX
company, ASI, meets all the requirements
listed in this document. Macbook Pro will
contain both a Windows side and a mac side.
Government funding does not support students to
be supplied with a 1:1 computer device.
A BYOD computer must comply with the WHS
Technical Specifications and be used as described
in the WHS Acceptable Use Agreement.
2. BYOD (not EDMAX). If a student is to bring their
own computer for learning it must meet the
Device Specifications listed in this document.
If you decide your child is going to bring their own
device, this document will provide you with the
necessary specifications to ensure the device
meets the minimum systems requirements.
SUMMARY CHART - 2015
Year 7 - 2015
Year 8 - 2015
Year 9 - 2015
Continue with
ASI BYOD
purchased device
Year 10 - 2015
Year 11 - 2015
Year 12 - 2015
WHS Co-contribution - Complete
payments so ownership is
transferred from WHS
School provided
netbook
Option - continue to use
the same computer as a BYOD
or
Transition to programs below
Option - continue
to use school
provided netbook or
return netbook and
transition to BYOD
2015 Bring your own decive (BYOD - whole school transition)
Option 1 - EDMAX
Option 2 - BYOD
WHS preferred BYOD
Bring your own device
but it must meet WHS
technical specifications.
Could be new or second hand
Purchase new
through WHS preferred
commercial supplier - ASI
Option 3 - WHS Bond Scheme
Ask about availability
of loaning a netbood
from WHS
SUMMARY CHART EXPLAINED
CURRENT
BYOD
OTHER
Co-contribution device: Computers
being paid for through WHS need to
have their final payments completed.
This computer then becomes the
property of the owner. Insurance and
Warranty is no longer available. This
computer may continue to be used by
the student as a BYOD device or the
student may transition to other BYOD
Programs. Most students in 2015
Years 11, 10 and 9 are in this situation.
EDMAX: WHS’s preferred BYOD
approach. Purchase one of four
available devices through a WHS
approved company, supplied with all
software, hard case, full warranty
and insurance.
WHS Bond Program: WHS
has available 3 year old DELL
netbooks in good working
condition that can be supplied to
students on a 24/7 basis following
the payment of a $100.
BYOD: Bring Your own Device if
it meets the minimum technical
specifications and has been
registered with WHS. Students can
download all required software
from the WHS network.
Year 12 - 2015: The program that
provided Year 12 students with a
government netbook. To proceed
to BYOD this computer needs to
be returned.
Specifications for Independently
Purchased BYOD (not EDUMAX) Computers
Device Type
Windows Netbook
Mac Netbook
Windows Tablet
iPad
Operating
System
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
OS X 10.7
or higher
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
IOS 5.1.1
or higher
Wireless
802.11n Dual
Band, 802.11abgn,
802.11agn,
802.11ac and
802.11bgn
802.11n Dual
Band, 802.11abgn,
802.11agn,
802.11ac and
802.11bgn
802.11n Dual
Band, 802.11abgn,
802.11agn,
802.11ac and
802.11bgn
802.11abgn
Dual Band
Min Screen Size 11”
11”
10”
9”
RAM
4 GB
4 GB
2 GB
256 MB
Min Battery Life
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
Device
Examples.
Lenovo ThinkPad
11e
Apple Macbook
Pro
Lenovo ThinkPad
Tablet 2
Apple ipad
More examples
in this doc.
http://www.
lenovo.com.au
http://www.apple.
com.au
http://www.
lenovo.com.au
http://www.apple.
com.au
Functional Specifications - Software Requirements
Educational
Software
• Web browser: Internet Explorer 11 or newer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox,
Safari 6 or newer.
• PDF Reader: Adobe Acrobat Reader or compatible.
• Flash and Java: Latest versions.
Software
Access
WHS will provide password access to download software from DEECD:
Backup
Students must ensure that their files are regularly backed up.
Security
Software
Windows and Mac OS X laptops must include an up to date antivirus software package
(see details above).
1. Windows – 100 free software applications including Microsoft Office, Microsoft
Security Essentials for Windows 7, Vista, System Center Endpoint Protection and too
many to list!
2. Mac- Only 3 applications – System Center Endpoint Protection antivrus, Wolfram
Mathematica, Adobe Reader.
3. iPad – 150 suggested apps, but apps are accessed through the iTunes Store and
includes free and to be purchased apps.