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What is BYOD?
BYOD stands for "Bring Your Own Device". Students are able to bring their own personal device to use at school instead of school owned devices. The device will be connected to the school network so that the student is able to access Education Queensland Network.
Who can join the BYOD Program?
We strongly encourage all students from Year 3 to Year 6 to have their own iPad to enhance their learning journey through primary school.
Why join the BYOD Program?
Students who participate in the BYOD program are able to bring their own device to school to support their learning.
The iPad is a lightweight, economical and interactive learning tool which offers a mobile learning experience.
At Elanora you will see students highly engaged in their learning, using their own device in class, and in other subjects such as STEM and The Arts.
Students are able to take ownership of their learning when they have their own iPad, seamlessly taking learning from school to the home environment. Even the younger students have demonstrated the capacity to look after their device carefully and have it ready and charged each day.
The versatile iPad assists students at Elanora to regularly upload their work and receive feedback on Seesaw, demonstrate their learning using Book Creator, record oral presentations and make iMovies.
Student who have their own iPad are easily able to access different types of learning, obtain feedback from their teachers and peers, and complete assessable tasks in new and engaging ways.
iPads are a way to develop critical and creative learners so they have access to all the tools necessary for learning, whilst also valuing and engaging our learners into deep thinking, problem solving and solution focus real world activities.
iPad allow student to embrace the digital age as a foundation of their education and develops their technology knowledge to become intuitive, setting them up for a life where digital fluency will be core to their career and other areas of their lives.
BYOD iPad Requirements
We recommend the iPad 10th generation for families purchasing a new device.
All students in Year 3 to Year 6 are encouraged to bring to school an iPad that is capable of running the latest version of iOS17, (operating system for iPads). Currently, this includes the 7th gen, 8th gen, 9th gen, iPad Air, iPad Pro.
*The iPad mini does NOT meet minimum requirements.
*We do no recommend the purchase of a cellular enabled device. All students will have access to filtered Department of Education WiFi at school.
The BYOD parent portals are offered as a convenient way in which to purchase your device, accidental damage cover, extended warranty and accessories. Elanora State School does not endorse nor recommend any particular supplier of IT equipment or accessories. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to compare prices and services from multiple retailers so that they are satisfied that the items on offer represent quality, value for money and meet their needs. Any purchase transactions conducted via the portals are a private matter between the purchaser and supplier..png)
Create a student Apple ID using Family Sharing. All students must have their own Child Apple Id.
Our BYOD program requires specific settings on all iPads to ensure a safe and focused learning environment. Please use to the following setup instructions:
1. Sign in to the Child’s Apple ID
2. Activate Screen Time
- Go to 'Settings' and select 'Screen Time'.
- Turn on Screen Time and set it up as per the device’s prompts.
3. Configure Content Restrictions
- Within Screen Time settings, access 'Content & Privacy Restrictions'.
- Activate 'Content Restrictions'.
- Navigate to 'Web Content' and select 'Limit Adult Websites' to enable this essential protection.
4. Set Communication App Limits
- In the Screen Time settings, tap on 'App Limits'.
- Add a new limit and select all communication and social media apps.
- Set a daily limit of 1 minute for these apps durning school days.
5. Adjust ‘Always Allowed’ Apps
- Within the Screen Time settings, select 'Always Allowed'.
- Remove all communication and social media apps from this list to enforce the 1-minute daily limit effectively.
These settings are crucial for maintaining the safety and focus of our students in the BYOD program. Compliance with these guidelines will be regularly monitored.
Enrolling your child's device into Microsoft Intune, will mean your child will be able to:
access the school Wi-Fi network and have school email automatically set up and configured
access Elanora State School list of selected apps for school use in one easy location
self-mange their device You will need the following The Students' School MIS and Username + Password Your Students' School email address (e.g. MISUSERNAME@eq.edu.au) Once the IT Dept receives your request an Application Form you will be emailed Student MIS ID and Password. The student is then required to visit the IT department for the final onboarding process.
 Sign in to Office 365 to download your free copy of Microsoft Office Suite
All Queensland State School students from Prep - Year 12 have access to the Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
The Microsoft Office Suite can be downloaded by all students onto their personal devices free of charge. Personal devices include devices in the students home environment as well as mobile devices. In order for students to take advantage of this offer, students will require an active student login and school email account.
The initial login page requires a student email address and password with the following authentication page only requiring the MIS username e.g. (jsprat1) and password. If your student does not their MIS username please contact the BYOD Team byod@elanorass.eq.edu.au
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