BYOD Technology Minimum Requirements
Students participating in the BYOD course may choose to bring a laptop, chromebook, iOs tablet, Android Tablet, or Smartphone that meets the following requirements:
Mandatory:
- Windows 7, Mac OS 10.7, Android 5.0, iOS 8
- Able to connect to Wi-fi (AC best G/N minimal)
- 3-6 hours of battery life
- Must run Chrome
- Must run Google Classroom
- To determine if your device can run Google Classroom, go to the app store on your device OR to the Chrome App Store. Search for Google Classroom. Read compatibility features.
- Productivity Software:
- Google Drive
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Google Sheets
- Google Calendar
- GMail
- Must be able to access (on a tablet or smartphone, these apps should be installed on the device):
- PDF reader
- Utilize Earbuds or Headphones
Recommended:
Additional subject area apps may be recommended by classroom instructor such as:
- Calculator
- Note Pad
- Voice to Text App
- Multimedia Creators (WeVideo or iMovie)