BYOD  - Choosing a Device

Choosing a suitable device for school is often a difficult decision. 

Some useful resources to help you select are listed below.

• BYOD for Dummies

Important Considerations

Network Accessibility

• The device must have a wifi adaptor that supports WPA2 authentication. The college wireless network supports 2.4 and 5 ghz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless protocols

Screen Size​

• The device must have a minimum screen diagonal size of 17cm (7”). Smart phones are not permitted.

 Battery Life

• The device must have battery capacity that lasts at least 5-6 hours of heavy use.

Keyboard

• Keyboards are an advantage. iPad and tablet users should look into Bluetooth keyboards for their devices.

Bags

• Protective cases/bags are a must in a classroom environment, the suggested school bag has some protective features however a laptop sleeve

Protection

• The device must have some form of virus/malware scanning software installed, free or otherwise.