Through our One-to-One program, students are able to bring a Personally-Owned Device (POD) into the classroom for educational purposes.
Generally, a POD is a Chromebook or laptop where the specific intended use is to facilitate learning. Students will use their POD responsibly, and only with the permission and direction of the teacher or other staff member.
Chromebooks are recommended for our students due to their price, battery life, fast startup, and usability. Students may also use laptops if they so choose. These PODs will connect to a dedicated EICS WiFi network, which is available at all of our schools and restricts access to certain internet websites and social media platforms.
If a student does not bring their own device for learning, and it is mandatory that technology be used for an assignment or lesson, it is the school's responsibility to supply the device.
A POD should meet the following requirements:
- Internet ready (preferably with the Chrome browser)
- Sufficient battery life for a full school day (6 hours)
- Easily labelled for identification
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi support (this info can be found on the box the device came in)
- Able to operate G Suite applications by Google
- Screen size of at least seven inches
- Physical keyboard
For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions about One-to-One.