Computer & Technology Use

Computer & Technology Use

In high school, as part of the Bring Your Own Device Program, every student is required to have a MacBook (2017 or newer) with MacOS 11.0 Big Sur or newer. Nido strongly suggests that the device has an SSD drive for speed and reliability.

If families desire to purchase a new computer, the School recommends the following:

Macbook Air M1,2020 Model number: A2337 Processor Apple M1 (APL1102) 3,2 GHz Storage: at least 256GB SSD Ram memory: at least 8GB Operating System: MacOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or higher.

Nido High School has chosen to go with MacBook only for a variety of reasons including:

● Very easy homologation across devices, even with different OS versions. ● Strong and secure operative system. It's difficult to install targeted malware or spyware on a Mac device. Antivirus is not a necessity, but it is an option. ● High level of integration of this device and its usage for our staff. High school teachers provide tech support in their classrooms by guiding students in technology utilization; having a common and known operating environment results in a better classroom experience for all learners. ● Our environment and infrastructure is designed to easily deploy software to Mac devices at no additional cost to parents. Parents will not be asked to purchase any apps or software packages. ● The life expectancy of Apple devices is higher than other manufacturers.

If you have any questions please contact Nido’s Technology Team at: byod@nido.cl.

The use of the network and email service is a privilege not a right. Unacceptable use of technology can result in disciplinary action, as outlined in the School Community Life

Handbook.

Unacceptable uses include but are not limited to the following: ● Violating copyright laws. ● Forwarding personal communications without the author’s consent. ● Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures. ● Illegal or inappropriate use of data. ● Any school related material appearing on the network without administrative approval.