Blended Learning at James Nash
All students attending James Nash in 2024 need to bring a device for learning.
What for?
James Nash teachers will use a range of teaching techniques to best teach their subject to their students. These will include traditional strategies like handwriting on paper as well as using the device's software and tools. Faculty HODs have listed what the device will be used for in their subjects, and how much students can expect it to be used. Students bringing their device to every lesson is critical to successful learning in all year levels for all subjects.
What type?
The device can be a laptop or an iPad and we strongly recommend that all devices are carried inside a hard, protective case. So that the device connects easily to the school network, school internet and printers, we recommend these device specifications. Other devices may connect only to the Guest Network and will have limited functionality, creating a negative impact on learning.
***Important to note before buying the device***
2.4ghz wireless is no longer available. 5ghz is now used across the school. This may affect some older-style laptops.
BYOd Standard Suitable for most subjects
Device type: Laptop
Operating system: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Pentium Quad Core
Memory (RAM): 4GB Memory
Screen Size: 11.6" - 14"screen
Storage: SSD 120GB
Battery: 6-hour battery life
Warranty/insurance: Consider a three-year warranty period
Keyboard and mouse
To view the current operating system compatability for Windows, MacOS and Apple iOS, please click the following link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/fundamentals/supported-devices-browsers External link
BYOd Premium
Recommended for students in Year 11 and 12 Design and Year 9-12 INTAD subjects – Advanced Learning
Device type: Laptop
Operating system: Windows 10 or 11
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory (RAM): 8GB Memory
Screen Size: 11.6" - 15"screen
Storage: SSD 256GB
Battery: 6-hour battery life
Warranty/insurance: Consider a three-year warranty period
Dedicated Graphics
Keyboard and Touchpad
How will it work at school?
Onboarding the device, which means joining the school network, is easy and can be done from home or our IT Technicians will be able to assist onsite. See the Information and user guides for BYOx Link External link for more information. Further instructions on how to connect from home will be sent out in Term 1.
Is there more information available?
Use the links to the left to access for more BYOd information, including some frequently asked questions (FAQs).