MACC BYOD

As part of our College’s learning environment, in 2023 all students in Years 5 – 12 are required to bring their own device (BYOD). The device is used every day. Students are required to bring the device fully charged to College each day and be responsible for its maintenance and care.

Many students are currently using computers on the College BYOD program which will still be viable and supported in 2023. We emphasise that devices that were used in 2022 at the College can continue to be used, and within reason, the ‘lifespan’ of a device will be left to the discretion of the student and their parent/guardian. Though the College does recommend a 3 year cycle to ensure maintaining usability in the classroom.

Broadly, what device is suitable and what is not suitable?

• Preferably, all students must have a laptop device with a dedicated keyboard (not just an ‘on-screen’ keyboard) running Windows 10 or 11, or any Apple Mac laptop. Devices that are dual laptop/tablet hybrids such as the Microsoft Surface are acceptable, so long as they have a dedicated keyboard and trackpad (which is often built into the case).
• The College does not allow the use of devices described as Google Chromebooks, iPads/tablets or any devices that use the Android Operating System. Please note that Chromebooks run a different Operating System, which certain applications are not compatible with. This will disadvantage your child’s learning experience. Student Laptops must be running Windows or MacOS only.
• Any device below a certain physical size would be impractical. Some micro-sized PCs with tiny screens and tiny keyboards will not be suitable. We suggest a 13inch + screen which has a resolution of 1024×768 as a minimum.
• We highly recommend that student devices be replaced every three years to ensure that your child will have the best learning experience at the College. We do not require devices that have their own separate ‘cellular’ internet connection.

In the first instance, the College minimum requirements to which each device should conform include:

M: Minimum  |  R: Recommended

Purchasing

Families can purchase from their vendor of choice or from one of the College’s purchasing portals. Details and links to the supplier’s purchasing portal are listed below. This supply of devices is through a commercial contract and have educational lead times for delivery of up to 6 weeks.

The devices in the links below have been selected because they meet the minimum and recommended requirements. Purchasing through our preferred supplier offers College families access to their support and manufacturer warranty. The pricing below is provided for Academic purchases and is equal to or below the recommended retail price.

At time of purchase you will have the opportunity to select collection from your local store.

If assistance is required during the purchasing process or for assistance with device selection, or if you have any further questions, please email: admin@macc.nsw.edu.au and we can answer any of your questions.

JB Hi-Fi Purchasing Portal:

Click below for the JB Hi-Fi Education Portal

Please enter School Code: MACCBYOD

If you need assistance, JB Hi-Fi have provided the following links:

www.jbeducation.com.au/support
https://www.jbeducation.com.au/byod/?content=faqs

Apple Portal:

Click below for the Apple Education Portal