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BYOD at Epping Boys High School

During Orientation Day this year many parents were interested to find out more about the BYOD program at Epping Boys High School.

I have recently updated the BYOD page of the schools website which contains a portal that you can order devices from or at least know the devices that meet the schools specifications. 

We have tried to keep the devices at the cheaper to middle priced end of the market.

Below I have included an article I wrote for the newsletter a while ago to provide information that explains why we are going down the BYOD path.

Bring Your Own Device, (BYOD) Epping Boys High School expects all students to bring a computer to school as a tool for learning. There is information on the school website that explains the BYOD initiative. If you open the school website, you will notice that in the current newsfeed there is information that links to the BYOD page of the school website. If you have any question please do not hesitate to call. 

If your son is in Year 7 it is time to purchase a device for your son. Please refer to the school website for information. 

The creative and productive use of technology, especially ICT was highlighted in the Melbourne Declaration, (2008) a document developed by the Ministerial Council on Education Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, (MCEETYA), which articulates a vision for education and employment into the future. This document made the following significant points in relation the technology and learning and in doing so, set a goal for schools. 

  • Rapid advances in ICT, change the way people share and process information. 
  • Promote the use of digital media – essential to 21st century occupations. 
  • Students need higher skills in the use of ICT. (It follows that teachers need this awareness and skill in order to provide opportunity for students). 
  • We need to increase effectiveness in how students share, use and develop. 
  • Students need to be creative productive users of technology especially ICT as a foundation for success in all areas. 

Professional learning for teachers to support them in delivering these opportunities is a key priority. I will provide more information about this initiative as the year progresses.

The effective use of technology to enhance learning and develop the skills that students need for 21st century jobs is one of the focuses for the schools strategic direction. 

I would like to strongly encourage you to ensure that your son has a computer and brings it in 2016.

To find information about BYOD on our website go to Curriculum and Activities and select BYOD or click on the following link.

http://www.eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/curriculum-activities/elearning/bring-your-own-device-byod

 

Thank you 

Ralph David 

Deputy Principal