Technology
Dungog High School recognises the importance of equipping students with the technology skills they need to be successful in the future.
Accessing learning from home
Microsoft Office 365 is the school's main learning platform. Students can access this platform in school and at home by visiting the Student Portal and clicking on the Office 365 tile. Students log in using their school email address eg fred.smith999@education.nsw.gov.au. Once logged in students can click the Microsoft Office 365 icon to access their class Teams, Word, PowerPoint and OneDrive. Students are encouraged to save all work to their OneDrive so that it is available from any device with an internet connection (both at school and at home). Students can also use the DHS Student Links webpage to find frequently used sites such as On Guard and the Renaissance reading platform.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Students in years 9-12 are expected to bring a laptop to school every day. They can choose to bring their own or borrow one from school (see information below). Students in other years can bring their own laptop to school for learning purposes. Students can connect their personal laptops to the school's wifi. If you plan to purchase a device for your child, please refer to our BYOD hardware checklist. Our HP BYOD portal offers a range of suitable devices, favourable warranty and payment options.
www.hp.com.au/BYOD
School Code: DungogHS
Student Device Loan Program
Students in years 9-12 who do not have a laptop of their own can borrow one from school. Forms are available from the school library. On payment of a refundable deposit, students are issued with a school loan device for the remainder of their time at school. If you would like more information, please contact the school.
Software
All students in NSW public schools have free access to online learning tools including Microsoft Office 365 which can be accessed through the student portal. Students can also download the Microsoft Office suite of apps onto their personal laptop or computer by following the link on their Office 365 Dashboard. Instructions can be found here.
Students also have free access to industry standard design software through Adobe Creative Cloud, a suite of apps including Photoshop and Illustrator which enable students to design anything from posters to websites. These apps can be downloaded from a link in the 'Learning' section of the Student Portal. Students sign in with their school email address (username@education.nsw.gov.au).
Students can talk to the library staff for assistance.
Digital Citizenship
Positive digital citizenship skills are actively taught at Dungog High School. Further information regarding digital citizenship and online safety can be found at the NSW Department of Education website