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BACKGROUND

Northern College is committed to providing and supporting environments conducive to learning. The College has elected to use engaging classroom and teaching technologies through a one-to-one, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy. Use of BYOD overs increased flexibility with varied instructional and

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SUBJECT

BACKGROUND

Northern College is committed to providing and supporting environments conducive to learning. The College has elected to use engaging classroom and teaching technologies through a one-to-one, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) strategy. Use of BYOD overs increased flexibility with varied instructional and learning environments. This document provides direction to faculty, staff, administrators, and students with regards to the use of compliant electronic devices at Northern College.

POLICY

Northern College is a BYOD institution that allows restricted access to the College’s wireless network and internet.

SCOPE

While all students will have the ability to connect personal devices to the College guest wireless access, this policy is focused upon student utilization of personal devices in programs that have been designated as BYOD.

DEFINITIONS

Device - in this policy refers to any personal mobile electronic device that meets the minimum program level requirements.

PRINCIPLES

  1. Use of devices at the college campuses is governed by this and other relevant policies and procedures of the Information Technology Services department.
  2. The college provides enhanced levels of on campus internet access through its wireless networks to students enrolled in BYOD programs
  3. Students must agree to abide by this policy and the information Technology and Network Terms of Use Policy:

https://www.northerncollege.ca/students/services/technology/ prior to connecting to the college’s network.

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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/09/IT-2-Student-Bring-Your-Own-Device-BYOD-Policy.pdf