Technology & BYOD

Bring Your Own Device

Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is governed by three simple expectations:

1. technology is a tool for learning, not the tool of learning
2. the right device for the right setting
3. digital citizenship is as important as digital literacy

Technology is a tool for learning, not the tool of learning. While your student will utilise their BYOD technology at school most days, it must be understood that the device will not be used in all lessons every day. Technology is a tool used to enrich and widen learning opportunities and to supplement strong, established pedagogy in the classroom. The use of your student’s BYOD device will be supported through the implementation of our new unified Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas. We will be working in the coming months to launch our new LMS to support students, staff and caregivers in the strengthened integration of technology and learning.

Students who currently own and utilise BYOD technology at school will not be required to purchase a new device as long as it meets the recommendations below.

General Software Requirements

• web browser such as Google Chrome or Windows Edge
• NAPLAN/Minimum Standards Lockdown Browser
• ICAS testing browser

For specialist software in specialist subjects, the software vendor’s website should be considered for minimum and recommended system requirements before the purchase of any new learning device.

Connecting to the Network

Connecting your laptop device to the MHS wireless network:

1. select ‘detnsw’ from your available wireless network list
2. follow prompts to connect to this network with your usual student username and password e.g. John.Smith17
3. once connected navigate to detnsw.net
4. log in on the right hand side with your usual student username and password following instructions on the page
5. now navigate to your desired webpage

STANDARD MODEL > Y7 Y8 Y9 Y10

Intended Use:

For students undertaking standard ICT processes such as web applications and internet research, word processing and viewing media.

Minimum Specifications 

• Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
• RAM: 8GB+
• Storage: 256Gb+ SSD
• Processor: Intel i3/AMD Ryzen3 or better

General Specifications

• inbuilt or attachable full-size keyboard
• stylus for mathematics
• extended battery life
• light weight
• ability to utilise headphones for examinations
• accidental loss and breakage insurance

ADVANCE MODEL > Y9 Y10 Y11 Y12

Intended Use:

For students undertaking advanced ICT processes such as video editing, image manipulation, animation, sound editing and recording, most closely linked to elective subjects.

Minimum Specifications

• Operating System: Windows 10 or newer
• RAM: 16GB+
• Storage: 512Gb+ SSD
• Processor: Intel i5/AMD Ryzen5 or better
• Graphics card: AMD Vegas or Nvidia Geforce

General Specifications

• inbuilt or attachable full-size keyboard
• stylus for mathematics
• extended battery life
• light weight
• ability to utilise headphones for examinations
• accidental loss and breakage insurance