Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is a key facet of learning at Scots. It addresses the appropriate use of technology and the impacts of its use. A digital citizen is a person who obeys the legal rules about using digital technologies, and acts with respect and care for themselves, others and property. And in return, they expect the same respect to be shown to them. A good understanding and application of digital citizenship principles is critical in any environment where a student brings their own device (BYOD). All students sign a Digital Citizenship and Acceptable Usage Agreement as found below. We want all students to be constantly mindful of how the world will see them through their digital footprint and actions.

Junior School

iPads are supplied to all students from Kinder to Year 4. In Years 5 and 6, we ask that students transition to a laptop as this better fits the demands of the curriculum. 

Senior School 

As students progress through the Senior School, a laptop device is the most appropriate device for their work and learning needs. It is required that Senior School students have access to a laptop computer to support their learning at school. Students may use more than one device to support their learning. Compliance with the minimum requirements ensures that the device you select can connect through the school’s wireless network and that the device is suitable for researching and accessing information, collaborating and communicating with others and creating a wide range of products that demonstrate student learning.

BYOD Requirements

Students in Years 5-12 bringing their own computing devices to school should ensure the device meets the specifications below which:

• identify the minimum system requirements/hardware specifications for student devices to ensure compatibility with the School’s internal infrastructure;
• offer guidance on some suggested makes and models so that parents are fully informed about requirements; and 
• are regularly refreshed to reflect current hardware and availability.

Families are able to purchase their device from the supplier of their choice, however Educom IT are our preferred supplier. 

Educom IT have set up an online portal that shows the pre-selected devices that Scots recommend - this includes both Windows machines and Macs. Educom IT will also deliver your device directly to School enabling us to have it fully set-up and ready to go for the first day of Term. Click here to see the range available.

Should you have any questions about purchasing a device for your child please feel free to contact IT via ITmanager@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au