Recommended Devices

A tablet (iPad, Samsung or other brand) is not recommended.

The recommendations reflect desirable specifications and functionality and are not specific to brand or model.

Parents should make their own choice regarding specific device, supplier, insurance, service and maintenance of the device.

Follow this link for a list of suitable providers, along with their recommendations regarding model and brand.

Laptop:

• Windows OS, SSD, 4GB RAM, with touch screen and tablet mode, 13” or larger
• Windows OS, SSD, 4GB RAM, 13” or larger
• Macbook (Apple OS), 13” or larger

* Tablet Mode means detachable or convertible keyboard (flips right around)

Economy Device:

• Chromebook , 4GB RAM, 13” or larger

Additional Comments:

• Tablet - we believe, based on the experiences of our students, that it is more difficult for a secondary or tertiary student to achieve all the desired learning outcomes with a tablet, although they can be very useful for some purposes.
• None of the devices in the above list have low end specifications, and are therefore not the cheapest available.
• Ideally a student should have a robust, efficient device to ensure that it will stand up to the requirements of school use and so we have not considered the lowest cost machines.
• Students work most efficiently with a laptop. A touch screen convertible to tablet mode is the optimal device where affordable.
• It is wise to discuss the specifications of any machine under consideration with the chosen provider, who will help in the difficult balance that is required between cost, efficiency and robustness i.e. consider specifications as well as cost when purchasing.

* Tablet Mode means detachable or convertible keyboard (flips right around)