Student Devices

Junior School Devices

At Pedare, we believe that technology has the power to engage students in their learning; to empower them to find new ways of thinking and express their creativity. The use of technology is transforming the way we teach and learn. It is intuitive, yet has powerful, creative tools, interactive textbooks and a universe of educational applications and content which result in limitless learning possibilities.

Why do we use devices?

Research shows that students who have their own electronic devices engage more deeply in their learning, become more active creators in the learning process, take greater pride and ownership over the knowledge they subsequently create, and are able to participate in more flexible forms of learning. Student thinking, participation and interaction are much more accountable in the digitally-equipped classroom. Each student develops the knowledge, skills, practices and attitudes necessary to be a successful digital citizen.

Devices

At Pedare Junior School iPads are the primary device used to enrich learning outcomes. Devices are used to support personalised learning, foster learning autonomy, assist research and organisation, and enhance online collaboration and home-to-school connectedness.

Reception to Year 2

College-owned shared iPads

The College has PODS of iPads accessible for classes as the class teachers require. These iPads remain at the Junior School.

Years 3 to Year 5

Student (BYOD) 1:1 iPads

Students will be part of the BYOD Program. BYOD stands for “Bring Your Own Device”. Students will need to start the year with their own device.

Recommended iPad specifications

iPad Air 2
64GB Storage
Wifi – Cellular not required
Protective Case and Screen Protector

iPad’s can be purchased through the Pedare Apple Family Funded Portal on the link below, or through an authorised Apple retailer. The online store contains Apple devices with Family Funded discount applied during model selection. Please note the link contains most Apple products and you will need to select the appropriate device. Click to read about purchasing directly from Apple through the Family Funded program.

Pedare Apple Portal

Middle School Devices

Following a review of the Middle School’s required devices by the College ICT Strategic Committee, a single device has been chosen for the Middle School. The device is the Chromebook an education-specific device and one we believe best suits the learners in the Middle School.

The Chromebook Enables

Teachers in the Middle School need a device that enables the students to learn and provides opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
Device specific for Middle School students
Reduce Distractions – Not a gaming device
College Managed device, supporting students & teachers
Durable devices – can be used through to Senior School (depending on subject choice)
Very high resistance to Virus / Malware
Long life Battery
Work stored in cloud, no more lost work, or unable to continue work as devices are interchangeable

2020

Chromebook mandated device for Middle School

See further information below

2020 Middle School Device Specifications

Chromebook Minimum Specifications:

4 Gb RAM
32 Gb Hard Drive
11” screen size
Inbuilt camera
Touch Screen

Where can I buy a Chromebook from?

Pedare offers an online portal where the recommended devices can be purchased. Alternatively, families can buy a Chromebook direct from major manufacturer websites or education based electrical retailers such as Officeworks.

To purchase from our supplier, Learning with Technologies, click on the link below. Detailed specifications are provided for both laptops.

Visit Online Store

Lenovo

360-degree hinge – Laptop, Tablet, Tent, or Stand
drop-resistant up to 75cm – roughly the height of a school desk
Water-resistant keyboard with touchpad & mechanically anchored keys
10-point multitouch technology
Front-facing 720p HD camera

Acer

Reinforced ports & hinges, Military Grade Durability (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6)
Unique drainage design allows for any accidental spills (up to 330ml of water) over the keyboard and keeps the liquid away from important components.
Scratch Resistant Gorilla Glass
Intel Celeron quad-core processor N3450 + SSD (a slightly faster machine overall)
Dual Camera – Front & Rear Camera
Wacom Stylus

Senior School Devices

Our students are digital natives, they have grown up with technology and access to extraordinary amounts of information. At Pedare we believe our devices program is central in allowing students to learn the necessary skills of being effective and responsible communicators as well as utilising technology as a tool enabling them to consolidate and extend their learning.

If students are considering studying technology-based subjects in Senior School, they may require their bring your own device (BYOD) device to have specific hardware capabilities based on software needs. These subjects could include programs from AutoDesk such as CAD, 3D animation and Adobe Creative Suite software.

For students selecting non-technology based subjects, a student can continue using their Chromebook or a minimum of

Apple MacBook Air 13” or equivalent PC
128GB flash storage, 1.6 GHz dual-core
Intel processor, minimum 4GB memory

The following subjects require increased minimum specifications

Furniture Construction
Digital Technologies
CAD/CAM
Product Design
Music
Media Art

Operating System
Apple® macOS™ Sierra v10.13; Mac® OS® X v10.11.x (El Capitan) or Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit only)

CPU Type – 64-bit processor
Core i5 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or greater
Memory – 8 GB Ram
Graphics Card – 512MB GDDR RAM or more
Disk Space – 256 GB SSD – Note some computers come with 2 hard drives for storage, these are recommended as long as one is a SSD.

Devices can be purchased from any computer retailer. If you prefer to buy a Mac device families can purchase a Mac or accessories through the Pedare Apple Family Funded Portal on the link below, or through an authorised Apple retailer. The online store contains Apple devices with Family Funded discount applied. Please note the link contains most Apple products and you will need to select the appropriate device. Click to read about purchasing directly from Apple.

PEDARE APPLE PORTAL