Digital Learning

Laptop Options

Fairhills offers students the option to purchase a laptop direct through the school’s provider – Learning with Technologies (LWT) or a BYOD device.

LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGIES (LWT)

Laptop purchases are a direct arrangement between you (the Parents/Carers), and our laptop supplier – Learning with Technologies (LWT) via the LWT order portal: https://fairhillshs.orderportal.com.au/

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD)

If you wish to source and supply your own device (BYOD) please purchase a Windows based laptop with the requirements stated below.

Please DO NOT purchase: Chromebooks, iPads and Android as these devices are not compatible with our network and/or learning requirements.

Make sure there is no Linux software on the laptop as this is not compatible with the school’s network.

You will also need to put an anti-virus/malware program on your device.

Windows Laptop Requirement

PartsSpecification
ProcessorMinimum: Intel i3 (or equivalent)
Recommended: i5 or i7 (or equivalent)
WiFiCompatibility with 802.11 g/n/ac
Battery LifeMinimum: 4 hours
Recommended: 8 hours
MemoryMinimum: 4GB Ram
Recommended: 8GB Ram
Hard DriveSolid State Drive (SSD)
Physical Characteristics10.5-inch screen (minimum size)
Warranty3 years recommended on both battery and device
Operating SystemWindows 10

Technical Support

Fairhills/LWT DeviceBYOD
Onsite SupportSchool wireless Connection
Initial imaging of deviceLink to download Office 365 and Google Apps
Reimaging of device (as req)Access to school printers
Onsite repairs 
Access to school printers 
Online platform support 

Digital Technologies Policy

Please read the policy.

 

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