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Bring Your Own Device
CSC recognises that in a digital age, and with rapid and continuing changes in the ways that people share, use, develop and communicate with ICT, our students need to be highly skilled in its use. We operate a BYOD program which requires students to bring their own notebook computer to school for educational use in the classroom.
In order to ensure that the device brought the school is compatible with CSC’s network, ICT policy and the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) Official [Privacy Policy], a BYOD checklist is provide for families below. Free software and online storage is also available to all CSC students through this program.
CSC BYOD Checklist
Take this with you or use for reference when choosing a BYOD
| Ideal | Minimum | Information | ☐ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 MAC OS (El Captain or higher) | Windows 10 MAC OS (El Captain or higher) Chrome OS | IOS, Android, Ubuntu & Unix devices are not supported. | ☐ |
| CPU | i5 (PC and MACs) | i5 (PC and MACs) | i5 cpu runs Photoshop, 3D modelling and video production software faster. | ☐ |
| Keyboard | ✓ | ✓ | Require- Attached to the device. | ☐ |
| USB Ports | ✓ | ✓ | Required | ☐ |
| RAM | 8 | 4 | The more RAM the better, as increases usability and life of the device | ☐ |
| Screen Size | 14” | 11.6” | Screens larger than 14” are not recommended as to bulky. | ☐ |
| Storage | 1TB | 256TB | Preferably SSD storage for quick loading of programs and data. | ☐ |
| Wifi | ✓ | ✓ | Required to access school and online learning resources, e.g. Google Classroom | ☐ |
| Battery Life | 8 | 6 | The Longer the battery life the better. | ☐ |
| Headphones | ✓ | ✓ | Headphones are required for various multimedia learning tools. | ☐ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | Great for using MS OneNote and other interactive software. | ☐ | |
| Stylus | ✓ | Great for using MS OneNote and other interactive software. | ☐ | |
| Browser | Google Chrome | Google Chrome | MS Edge and IE are not ideal. | ☐ |
| Warranty - Highly Recommended | 3 years | Discuss Options with Retailer | ☐ | |
| Insurance - Highly Recommended | 3 years | Discuss Options with Retailer\ Home Insurance Provider | ☐ |
Free School Software and Online Storage
The list below includes the free software students have access to at CSC. For year 7 student this software is available to download during Mentor Day and the first few weeks of the school year.
| Google Apps For Education (GAFE) | Students have access to the full suite of Google apps for free including online storage. Apps such as Google Classroom is integrated with the CSC Curriculum allowing staff and students to work online together from anywhere. |
| Microsoft Office 365 – Office Online | Students have 5 free Licences Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, Outlook(email) and Access Students have access to 1 TB of free storage through Office 365 MS OneDrive cloud storage for FREE |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | Students have a free copy Includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Animate, InDesign and more. |
| Free Email Account | Students have a free Gmail email account |
| Free Anti Virus Software | Windows Defender is free with Windows 10 SCEP is available from the eduSTAR Catalogue |
| Xuno Student and Parent Portal | Student and Parents can access school resources e.g. classes, timetable etc via Xuno |
| Clickview & Library Services | Students have access to video based education resources through the clickview portal Students can book Library books and ebooks thought he library portal |
| Other software and applications | Teachers will ask students to download applications from time to time from the Vic. DET Edustar catalogue or other locations to meet curriculum requirements https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Resource/LandingPage?objectId=6ea05889-87e6-431f-980f-9625ff1f8022&SearchScope=Teacher |
For further information please contact the CSC ICT Technicians on 5479 1111 or email helpdesk@csc.vic.edu.au.
