Connection Guides
Click on the appropriate operating system for your connection guide. Connection Guides are credited to the NSW Department of Education and James Halley.
ENSURE when you are asked to login you put @detnsw after the username
Eg. firstname.lastname@detnsw
If you have any other questions about BYOD, contact James who is available Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at Yass High School.
Click on the appropriate operating system for your connection guide. Connection Guides are credited to the NSW Department of Education and James Halley.
ENSURE when you are asked to login you put @detnsw after the username
Eg. firstname.lastname@detnsw
If you have any other questions about BYOD, contact James who is available Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at Yass High School.
- Quick reference guide for BYODs and school-owned non-Windows devices
- Troubleshooting guide for BYODs and school-owned non-Windows devices
Request for Support
If you need assistance with anything BYOD related, you can submit a request here or see James on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays at the library.
If you need assistance with anything BYOD related, you can submit a request here or see James on Monday, Wednesday or Fridays at the library.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happens if my child’s device is lost or stolen?
A. Any damage or loss to a device that a student brings to school will be the student’s responsibility. The school will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage. Families may choose to consider purchasing insurance and/or extended warranty for the device.
Q. Can the device be charged at school?
A. Most learning spaces do not have the capacity to charge devices. Students should make sure their devices are fully charged every day. It is recommended that devices should last 5 hours without being charged.
Q. Will there be a place at school for devices to be stored when they are not being used?
A. When students are not in class their devices should be stored in their bags in a safe place. They should not leave their bags unattended at any time. They should also not leave their bags in places where the device can be easily damaged.
Q. Will there be an internet filter applied when the device is used at school?
A. While at school, students will be restricted by the NSW Department of Education and Communities filtered internet service. All social media sites and inappropriate sites are blocked while students are at school.
Q. Will I be able to put on my own apps or programs onto my device, other than the ones the school has asked for?
A. Yes. Parents and students are allowed to install their own apps and programs on their devices. These are at the discretion of parents and students but must not interfere or distract from learning.
Q. Do students still have to bring exercise books to school?
A. Yes. A device is another tool for learning just like all other equipment. Students will still be required to bring exercise books and writing materials in addition to their device.
Q. Do students have to bring their devices every day to school?
A. The device is part of a student’s equipment set for learning. Students will be expected to bring their device fully charged to school every day.
Q. What happens if my child’s device is lost or stolen?
A. Any damage or loss to a device that a student brings to school will be the student’s responsibility. The school will not accept responsibility for any loss or damage. Families may choose to consider purchasing insurance and/or extended warranty for the device.
Q. Can the device be charged at school?
A. Most learning spaces do not have the capacity to charge devices. Students should make sure their devices are fully charged every day. It is recommended that devices should last 5 hours without being charged.
Q. Will there be a place at school for devices to be stored when they are not being used?
A. When students are not in class their devices should be stored in their bags in a safe place. They should not leave their bags unattended at any time. They should also not leave their bags in places where the device can be easily damaged.
Q. Will there be an internet filter applied when the device is used at school?
A. While at school, students will be restricted by the NSW Department of Education and Communities filtered internet service. All social media sites and inappropriate sites are blocked while students are at school.
Q. Will I be able to put on my own apps or programs onto my device, other than the ones the school has asked for?
A. Yes. Parents and students are allowed to install their own apps and programs on their devices. These are at the discretion of parents and students but must not interfere or distract from learning.
Q. Do students still have to bring exercise books to school?
A. Yes. A device is another tool for learning just like all other equipment. Students will still be required to bring exercise books and writing materials in addition to their device.
Q. Do students have to bring their devices every day to school?
A. The device is part of a student’s equipment set for learning. Students will be expected to bring their device fully charged to school every day.