Laptops at Burnside State High School
Burnside State High School enriches 21st century education delivery through the use of technology. It is a tool that enhances pedagogy, facilitates the creation and sharing of knowledge and allows differentiation in learning. Technology is more than a method of retrieving information.
The use of a laptop and other technologies:
- Enhances independence and self-initiated learning among students
- Extends student learning beyond the classroom
- Promotes the development of 21st Century teaching and learning
- Enables the delivery of ICT as an Australian Curriculum general capability
Bring Your Own Device Program (BYOx/BYOD)
The BYOD program at Burnside allows in Year 11 students to bring personally-owned devices such as laptops to school for educational purposes. Students are expected to bring their own laptop to school every day.
Those students previously enrolled in the Horizons Excellence Program may continue to use their horizons device if it is in good working condition. Students are encouraged to check their Horizons Device’s remaining warranty and Accidental Damage Protection conditions with the school IT Help Desk.
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