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1️⃣ The What

Bring-Your-Own-Device policy

Students are asked to bring their own device into school from home

2️⃣ The Why

Evolving

We believe:

In telling students what platform to use stifles innovation and doesn't reflect the versatile reality of the world
Honing digital independence and digital literacy is key to their future prospects
Our jobs as teachers and parents is to help them harness the power of devices to support their current and future goals
As our students are introduced to ever more complex and diverse problems, their technology exposure should reflect this with a wide range of tools and techniques within a balanced framework
We still have a lot to learn from each other, this is not a 1-way direction

Responsibility & Mindset

At this stage, we wish to solidify independence, responsibility and ownership of their digital experience with their own devices
There is a greater need for students to be able to identify a use case and the appropriate technological tool to support the use case
This is a crucial time for the above, in which students are now honing their career skills and mastering the effective use of their devices and digital literacy skills necessary for success in the 21st century
It is reasonable within a device lifecycle to expect that a device purchased in Year 7 should be refreshed for use in XXs
This time in school, students may need to upgrade devices to handle more demanding tasks, such as video editing or programming

For the Students

Familiarity & Personalisation: Students tend to be more comfortable and familiar with their own devices, as they have customised them according to their preferences. This can lead to higher levels of engagement and productivity in the classroom
Availability & Access: BYOD programmes provide students with continuous access to their devices, as they can take them home after school, use them for learning outside of the classroom and ready them for Senior school life and beyond
Latest Technology: Students tend to have more up-to-date technology than school-provided devices, as they can often upgrade devices regularly. This can provide students with better performance and functionality, which can enhance their learning experience.
Flexibility: BYOD programmes provide students with flexibility and choice in terms of the type of device they use. This can accommodate individual learning needs and preferences, and can also help to prepare students for the technology they will use in their future

3️⃣ The How

Device & Management

The device used in school must meet the following specifications:

Camera

Prefarably rear-facing

Touch input

Preferably touchscreen though a drawing tablet is acceptable.👀 See an example 👀

Stylus

Keyboard & mouse

🎧 Earphones

We recommend earphones rather than over-ear headphones so they may fit in pencil cases
We discourage expensive earphones such as Beats or AirPods due to the ease of loss

💾 Storage & Memory

A recommended minimum storage of 256GB

A recommended minimum memory of 6GB

We have created the Acceptable Use Policy to guide our student in how to effectively manage a device:

Senior Acceptable Usage Policy

These agreements are introduced at the start of the year during Computer Science and form time
We ask for a digital version to be signed when the student starts school
The principles within this agreement are also delivered within our Computer Science curriculum and digital wellbeing, Whole Me lessons

> View our curriculum overview

🤔 If you have any concerns / questions about your existing device, or would like to learn about example devices, please contact our Director of Digital Learning.

App Requirements

You will never be asked to spend more than 2,000THB-per-academic-year on apps.

Please ensure your device has:

Internet browser (Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox)
Microsoft Office (use your school e-mail address and password and choose "Install apps"):

BYOD Programme Summary

📜 All students will be expected to follow and sign (via their parents) the Acceptable Use Policy as part of the school's policies
🛡️ Device traffic will still be routed through our School's firewall. Device history will only be made aware to us should a breach of policy occur
🗣️ In-person question and answer sessions will take place in Term 3
🎓 Staff undergo continuous training in the latest digital trends and safety via the school's EdTech Team
🧑‍💻 School's student Tech Team and staff EdTech Team will provide initial support to students on BYOD via Google Classroom and in-person support
🔌 Students are asked to bring charging cables and plugs in case they have not charged their device
✅ Continuos reviews are taken at the 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 month periods to ensure device compatability
📱 There are no specific apps required at this time, other than perhaps the Microsoft Office suite. Any apps will be listed above and sent out via SchoolZine. Most subscription costs are covered by the school with the exception of one-time purchases, but never exceeding 2,000THB-per-academic year

Home Recommendations & Responsibilities

☔️ The school recommends to take out insurance and cases for devices being used for BYOD. Any loss or breakage will not be the school's responsibility and dealt with case-by-case
🔌 Devices should be fully charged daily and where required updated weekly. Charging plugs and cables should be brought to school in case in school charging is needed
🎮 Any non-school content does not have to be removed, but should not be accessed at school as outline in the above AUP
📲 Devices should have all necessary apps installed as soon as possible after being notified by a the Director of Digital Learning. Any apps required will be listed above and sent out via SchoolZine. Most subscription costs are covered by the school with the exception of one-time purchases, but never exceeding 2,000THB-per-academic year
☑️ Families are encouraged to visit our Digital Wellbeing page for advice on how to setup their children's devices for maximum safety and security

School Responsibilities

🛟 The school will report any loss or breakage to parents on the same school day
🔌 Charging stations for all major power plugs will be provided in form rooms
📲 Students will be notified of any apps they require by the Director of Digital Learning in advance of lessons. The app list will be published above 👆 and sent out via SchoolZine. Most subscription costs are covered by the school with the exception of one-time purchases, but never exceeding 2,000THB-per-academic year
🛠️ School will still provide any specialist app, equipment or subscription
🎮 Students will be coached via our assembly, computing, Whole Me and integrated lessons on how to use their devices with focus and purpose
☑️ School will continue to provide workshops and device support to parents who wish for it with details being made available on our Digital Wellbeing page

If you have any questions or concerns about BYOD, please feel free to contact our Director of Digital Learning.

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