Technology @ CDS

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Technology @ CDS

As part of Carrollwood Day School’s ongoing efforts to provide all the tools necessary to prepare our students for excelling in the 21st century, all students in grades 4-12 participate in a BYOD program. This initiative is not new at CDS, we have had a 1:1 device program since 2007.

BYOD Device Purchasing

Carrollwood Day School does not sell devices directly to families. Parents are encouraged to visit the local retailers to “test drive” devices before purchasing. This will give your child a hands-on experience to see which model works best for them.

BYOD Device Recommendations and Specifications

Our BYOD device recommendations support the school's mission and inspire creativity and hands-on learning. Our recommended devices are easy to integrate into the curriculum and promote educational excellence: by facilitating resource sharing, innovation, research, creativity, communication, increased productivity, and mobile learning.

Students can choose to bring any device listed, but please ensure that the devices are able to provide a consistent Internet connection, supports the installation of required grade-level curriculum applications, and provide access to school-related websites and portals. Our BYOD device recommendations allow the best chance for your student to succeed with technology in the classroom.

BYOD 1:1 Recommended Devices by Division

Lower School Students (Grades 4&5)

• Apple iPad (2019 or Newer with at least 32GB Storage)

Middle School Students (Grades 6-8)

• Apple MacBook (2019 or Newer with 8-16GB RAM, 256-512GB SSD Hard Drive)
• Windows Laptop (8-16GB RAM, 256-512GB SSD Hard Drive)
• Google Chromebook (4GB RAM, 16GB SSD Hard Drive)

Upper School Students (Grades 9-12)

• Apple MacBook (2019 or Newer with 8-16GB RAM, 256-512GB SSD Hard Drive)
• Windows Laptop (8-16GB RAM, 256-512GB SSD Hard Drive)
• Google Chromebook (4GB RAM, 16GB SSD Hard Drive)

BYOD Device Ownership

Student devices are the property and responsibility of the student and his/her family. Insurance (against damage, theft, or other loss) and a protective case are strongly recommended. Carrollwood Day School is not responsible for lost, broken, or stolen devices.

BYOD Technical Support

Students agree to ensure their device has the latest approved operating system for the device and that their required learning apps are installed and always updated. BYOD students understand that CDS Technology Department will only provide technical support for WIFI connectivity and core learning apps on student devices. The CDS Technology Department will not provide loaner devices or chargers to students.

 

Technology Responsibilities

• What is expected of the School?
  • Provide students a reliable Wi-Fi connection
  • Provide students an Internet content filtering system
  • Provide a blended educational environment
  • Model safe device and internet practices
• What is expected of the Student?
  • Bring your device fully charged to school each day
  • Maintenance of student device and student applications 
  • Show respect for others' devices, work and privacy
  • Access technology as a responsible user
  • Abide by the expectations and rules stated in the CDS Technology Responsible Use Policy 
• What is expected of the Parent(s)?
  • Provide your student a device that meets the minimum BYOD specifications
  • Purchase and install the required applications for your student
  • Provide appropriate student device insurance and warranty 

 

School Curriculum Applications

Some courses and grade levels will require apps to be installed on students' devices to provide students with the best learning tools and environment. These applications are determined by the Carrollwood Day School curriculum departments. It is the responsibility of the student’s family to purchase and allow the ability for students to install the required applications on the student's device.