Computers for Students Program
Over
the last decade teaching and learning has continued to move towards a digital
platform allowing teachers and students to connect beyond the classroom.
Warwick SHS believes that it is important to learn valuable knowledge and also
the skills to help them succeed in the future.
In
order for this to occur effectively and equitably Warwick SHS has provided
three possible pathways to enable students to be part of our Computers for
Students program.
1. BYOx (Bring Your Own device)
2. Warwick SHS Laptop Hire Scheme
3.
Warwick SHS EQUITY Hire Scheme
Device Selection for BYOx
Before acquiring a device to use at school the
parent or caregiver and student should be aware of the school’s specification
of appropriate device type, operating system requirements and software. These
specifications relate to the suitability of the device to enabling class
activities, meeting student needs and promoting safe and secure access to the
department’s network.
Minimum Hardware Requirements for device selection
In order for effective teaching and learning to
take place, the device selected by parents and students must meet the following minimum
standards:
- 4GB RAM (8GB or greater recommended)
- Internal Hard Drive (120GB minimum with 250GB or greater recommended)
- USB Port
- Operating Systems
- Windows 10 (version 21H1 or later)
- Mac OS 10 (High Sierra 10.13 or later)
- Minimum Screen Size – 11 inch
- Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11n – minimum with 802.11ac – recommended)
- Microsoft Office is available for free through the school so does not need to be purchased (please see below)
- Battery – 6 hours working life without the need for recharging
- Insurance (accidental damage is recommended)
- Carry case for protection
Microsoft Office (Free to Staff and Students)