Technology

BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device, which means every student is required to bring their own laptop to every class, every day at TMI. The BYOD laptop model supports a student-centered environment at TMI, exposing students to integrated digital tools that prepare them for future success.

Students and teachers will login to the TMI WiFi using their Active Directory username and password (not your Google account) on their device. Please note, this is different from accessing the Guest Network. The TMI Guest network is slower and has tighter restrictions on what can be accessed. 

Simply adding technology will not transform teaching and learning. The implementation of a BYOD laptop program requires a transformation in the learning experience. The overall goal of technology integration at TMI is to accelerate learning by providing opportunities for students to think and work creatively. When used purposefully, technology has the potential to support and scaffold student learning thereby promoting balance. Ultimately the vision is for our students to use technology not just for consumption, but for the construction of knowledge.

Today’s students demand an educational structure that allows them to practice 21st century skills for jobs that have not yet been created. They need to be given the opportunity to practice authentic problem-solving and produce real-world work. The BYOD laptop model supports a student-centered environment at TMI, empowering students to utilize technologies to communicate, collaborate, and create.

TMI will not require students to own a specific brand or type of operating system. Rather, the TMI Technology Department, in collaboration with the Academic Technology Committee, has compiled a list of broad specifications for student laptop devices (see below). With these specifications it is expected the majority of students will be able to use a laptop they already own or be able to purchase a reasonably-priced laptop to meet the specifications. These specifications are meant to provide flexibility for students and parents, while supporting the variety of learners we have at TMI.

Protective Case with student identifying information.
Anti-Theft solution similar to LoJack for Laptops.
Extended warranty with Accidental Damage Protection.
Recommended weight of no more than 3 pounds.
Antivirus software required.
Microsoft Office required. Download via TMI email for free using link.
Protective case/bag with student identifying information required.
Earbuds/headphones.

For our International Students we strongly recommend that their computer’s operating system be installed with English being the standard operating language.This will be helpful in the event that technical support is needed.