Frequently Asked Questions About BYOD

Frequently Asked Questions about BYOD

Why did Trinity select BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) for its 1:1 (one to one) program?

After extensive research and many hours of investigation and discussion, we decided to implement a BYOD program here at Trinity for the 2014-15 school year. A large number of students and parents reported that they already have devices, so that, coupled with our families’ ability to absorb the burden of additional purchases, led to our decision.

Will Trinity be selling a specific computing device?

Will the school have “loaner devices" in the event a student forgets/ loses/ runs out of power/ or breaks their personal device?

The Library will have some devices to lend on a first come basis for use in classes only. Students will be limited as to the number of checkouts they will be permitted per block.

Will Trinity provide technical support for my student’s device?

The Trinity IT department will assist students with registering on the school’s wireless network and accessing required websites. Trinity will not provide repair services.

Will Trinity be installing charging stations?

No, students are expected to come to school with a fully charged device capable of operating 7+ hours.
Students must manage their own usage responsibly: streaming media will quickly eat into battery life.

Are keyboards required for tablets?

Are there any required accessories?

Will my student’s work be backed up somewhere?

Where will my student store her device while in PE class or lunch?

All students have assigned lockers which they are required to keep locked at all times. These may be used for storage during the day.
Trinity is not responsible for loss or damage to devices. It is strongly recommended that families purchase warranties and insurance for their student devices.

Will classes still be taught in the computer labs? Will computers still be available in the Library?

Yes, computer applications, design and business classes will be taught in labs. The Library is open before and after school, during 3A and 3B, and on a drop in basis (space permitting) throughout the day for students wishing to use desktop computers and printers or to do research with the assistance of a librarian.

Can my student use her own email account at school?

No. Each student has her own ‘mytrinityhs.org’ school account which is to be used for GAFE (Google Apps for Education) access and Gmail.

Will my student be permitted to use 3G or 4G networks at school?

No, Students will be required to use the Trinity Wi-Fi and must be logged onto the Trinity network to use Wi-Fi.
No, Students who use 3G or 4G at school will incur usage charges for which their families will be responsible.

Will BYOD completely eliminate textbooks?

No. Depending on the class, there may be a mix of print, ebooks, and online websites used.

Does Trinity provide virus and malware protection software?

No. Virus protection must be individually purchased and installed on student devices prior to accessing the Trinity network for the first time.
Devices are especially vulnerable off campus in public spaces and students need to practice responsible internet usage.

Will Trinity filter the content or websites my daughter can access at school?

What should we consider when purchasing a computing device?

Is the device comfortable to use throughout a whole school day? There may be times when students will be required to type 2 rough drafts in the same day.
Every student has a GAFE (Google Apps for Education) account. Will the device be compatible with GAFE and the Google Chrome browser?
Can the device access the web through WiFi; create school work using word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, charts and graphs; and be able to communicate through gmail and Edline?
How will the device print at home and at school?
The size and weight of the device – your student will be carrying it around all day.

Does Trinity have any recommended or preferred devices?

Ultimately, the choice is up to the students and families – what they already own, what they can afford to purchase and what they are comfortable using. However, a survey of all our current students indicated that the vast majority preferred laptops for their classroom devices.
Operating systems that will work with the Trinity technology are:

Devices should have a minimum of 250gb of storage or the capability to store documents and media online. Students are solely responsible for saving and backing up their work.
Devices previously tested at Trinity and found acceptable