Technology

School Managed Devices (SMD) or Bringing their Own Device (BYOD)

It is an expectation that all students bring a suitable student netbook to class every day (KDC is a 1:1 environment). At KDC, families have access to two different options explained below. It is important that students have their own device. At the beginning of 2018, students and parents will be required to complete and sign a user agreement outlining the safe and appropriate use of technology within the College.

Option 1 – School Managed Device (SMD)

The school managed device program helps to provide a more standardized approach to the implementation of technology within the College and is KDC’s preferred option. Parents arrange purchase and payment arrangements with our designated supplier Edunet (see attached information). While the school manages the device and provides technical support, it is owned by the student.
After working with a number of educational device providers, Keilor Downs College selected the Lenovo Yoga 11e as its mainstay machine. This device provides a balance of performance, reliability and service at a reasonable price. We will also be offering the Lenovo Miix 510 as a higher end machine as a second option. The Miix 510 has a detachable keyboard and active pen providing a point of difference for students at competitive price point.
These devices are bought directly from Edunet through an online portal specifically for KDC. You can buy them outright or use 12-month interest free arrangements through Zip Money. Parents can also, of course, make their own private finance agreement and purchase the device from Edunet. They will also set up an arrangement from NILS (No Interest Loan Scheme) for eligible families which is a partnership between NAB and Brotherhood of St. Lawrence. Payment for the device and warranty are compulsory but the case and insurance are optional but highly recommended and cover accidental damage and theft.
Once purchased all servicing, insurance claims and technical support such as imaging, updating security and software etc. will be done through the technicians at KDC. These devices will have the full Edustar suite of software as well as any other software owned by KDC.

Option 2 – Bring Your Own Device

The BYOD program allows students to bring their own computer from home. It is not managed in any way by the school. Students will be required to download a modified image for themselves. They will have access to DET software, such as Microsoft Office through an online “software centre” from where they can download. Anti-virus and security software must be provided and managed by the student. Access to our school network will be provided. The minimum requirements (specifications) are listed in the table on the following page.

Minimum specifications for all BYOD machines:

Year 7 to 12 Laptop (Tick boxes are provided beside each specification for use when purchasing)

11-inch screen Minimum
Intel Core i3 Processor Minimum
4Gb RAM Minimum
128 Gb Hard drive or 128Gb SSD minimum; 512Gb recommended (if using a large number of audio/video files an external hard drive is advisable)
2 USB ports * Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compatible (wireless network connectivity) * Integrated speakers and microphone with headphone ports (standard in laptops)
US Keyboard with full size keys within the footprint
1 x integrated pointing device eg Touchpad or Mouse
6 cell (6 hour) battery– ensure battery is minimum 6 hour
Hard or protective shell laptop case to suit model.

It must be made clear that students will not have access to our school technicians for repairs, breakages, software issues, updates and downloads under the BYOD program. Parents will be required to organise any repairs or insurance issues themselves.

Keilor Downs College

Term 4 2017 · 07 Dec 2017

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