BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allows students to bring a personal IT device to the Academy that best supports their individual learning needs, provided it meets the required specifications.
Personal devices are a powerful tool for differentiating and personalising learning. The Academy will continue to support students by diagnosing IT issues and, where necessary, consulting with families regarding further action. The following information outlines the device specifications and software requirements for all student-owned devices brought to school.
Minimum IT Device Specification
The specifications below should help guide you in purchasing a device with the minimum specifications supported by Queensland Academies for your student’s technology needs.
Windows Laptops/Tablets - Minimum Specs
- Windows 11
- Intel i5 (12th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 series or newer). Snapdragon/ARM processors are not recommended and not supported.
- 5Ghz compatible wireless card
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD
MacBook/Pro/Air - Minimum Specs
- Ventura (13)
- M2, or higher
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB SSD
All BYO devices are expected to have a battery life to last a full school day (6 hours).
Please Note
- Chromebook Devices, Android Tablet, Windows 10, MacOS Versions Older than Ventura (MacOS 13), CoPilot+ PC (Snapdragon or devices running an Intel i3, Celeron Processor or a Ryzen 3 Processor will not be supported.
- All laptops must support 5GHz Wi-Fi (802.11ac/ax Wi-Fi)
- 2.4 Ghz wireless connectivity will not connect to the Department of Education wireless network.
- All laptops must have Windows 11 or MacOS
- Chromebooks or Android operating systems are not supported. VPNs are unsupported on our school network and should not be installed.
Required software
Free Microsoft Office
All state school students from Prep–Year 12 can now download multiple free copies of the Microsoft Office 365 suite to their personal computer. Each student has access to OneDrive for Business as part of Microsoft Office 365. OneDrive for Business is an integral part of Microsoft Office 365 and provides a place in the cloud for students to store, share and sync their school files.
Students can download Office from here -https://portal.office.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx
(You must have an active EQ email address & password)
NOTE:
- Dropbox and Google Documents are not accessible at school for students. Please use your EQ OneDrive account.
- Personal OneDrive accounts will not work on the school network
- iCloud does not work at school
Suggested software
Internet browsers
- Microsoft Edge for Business
- Safari
- Google Chrome
Online storage/Backup
Video players
Audio recorder
Virus / Malware protection
- This is a personal preference and families should consider their options carefully.
Please note some security software may not be compatible with the DET network or may require additional configuration for optimal performance.
Questions or problems?
If you have questions about BYOD please feel free to contact the QAHS IT Department at it@qahs.eq.edu.au