At Somerville, we want our students to be confident, connected, actively involved, life long learners, and technology is a critical component of 21st century learning.
What we use:
Google Apps Suite:
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
All of these are online where no extra costs are involved or programmes required.
Guidelines
The device is:
- Not used during morning interval and lunchtime.
- Used to support learning.
- The responsibility of the student
- Covered by the owner's insurance
Note:
- The school cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred.
- Lockable storage will be provided.
- No 3G access. The internet will only be accessed via the school wifi.
- The battery should be fully charged in the morning and last for at least 6 hours.
- Software updates or downloads should not be carried out during school time.
- The school may not be able to support any technical issues and / or upgrades of the device.
- Conditions of the school's Internet Use Agreement apply.
Minimum Recommended Device Requirements
- MacOS, Windows or Chromebook Device, we do not encourage the use of Android or iOS tablets as the apps for Google for Education often lack key features.
- 4GB of RAM as minimum, 8GB or more is highly recommended.
- Wi-Fi capable (Often specified as 802.11 g/n/ac)
- Minimum of 6-hours battery life, students will be unable to charge their devices at school.
- 11-14 inch screen. Devices with larger screens tend to be unwieldy and heavy. Devices with a touch screen can be very expensive to repair if they are damaged.
- A front-facing webcam is useful for students to take recordings or photos of their work.
- If the device is MacOS or Windows, pre-installing Google Chrome (https://www.google.com/chrome/) before the first day of school is useful.
Other Useful Accessories
- Headset or ear buds (for private listening)
- Protective laptop sleeve or backpack with a computer compartment (to protect it better)
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