ICT
Technology lab In 2014, the computer lab has been upgraded and now has 28 brand new PCs for students to use. Each class is allocated 2 hours a week to utilise the lab.
iPads in the classroom
The junior classes currently have 6 iPads each to use throughout the day. Classes also have designated times over the week where these iPads are pooled together to create a class set which enables the teachers to use the devices 1:1 with their class.
In the middle classes there are currently 12 iPads per class which enables students to work in pairs or small groups. These also have designated times where they are pooled together so that the teacher can uses the devices 1:1.
The iPads are used in various ways across the school:
just to name a few
1:1 iPad program - Grade 5 and 6 students
In keeping with our efforts to provide all students with the best possible ICT opportunities, St Aloysius Parish School has developed a plan that will enable our Grade 5 and 6 students to have exclusive access to a personal device. This is a curriculum initiative which will be for all of our students in Grade 5 and 6 in 2014.
In order to support this project we have evaluated a number of devices and selected the Apple iPad. The iPad offers up to 10 hours battery life, flexibility through it’s touch screen, camera, microphone and a library of over 10 million apps which makes it a great learning tool for students. A large number of schools have recently adopted the iPad as their preferred device for students for these reasons.
ICT curriculum
ICT is embedded into the curriculum as well as being taught explicitly during weekly lessons in the school's computer lab. Teachers follow the AusVELS curriculum.
Cyber Safety
Each unit follows an explicit cyber safety curriculum. children are taught how to be safe online, about cyber bullying, the digital footprint and being a responsible digital citizen.
Below are some of the resources that are used within the classroom.
Juniors - Hector's world
Middles - Budd:e
Seniors - Behind the news
Posti
iPads in the classroom
The junior classes currently have 6 iPads each to use throughout the day. Classes also have designated times over the week where these iPads are pooled together to create a class set which enables the teachers to use the devices 1:1 with their class.
In the middle classes there are currently 12 iPads per class which enables students to work in pairs or small groups. These also have designated times where they are pooled together so that the teacher can uses the devices 1:1.
The iPads are used in various ways across the school:
- accessing educational apps to assist children with their learning
- children researching topics for their inquiry
- creating presentations in apps such as keynote, iMovie, book creator etc to enable students to show their learning
- blogging
- creating digital portfolios
- collaborating with other students
just to name a few
1:1 iPad program - Grade 5 and 6 students
In keeping with our efforts to provide all students with the best possible ICT opportunities, St Aloysius Parish School has developed a plan that will enable our Grade 5 and 6 students to have exclusive access to a personal device. This is a curriculum initiative which will be for all of our students in Grade 5 and 6 in 2014.
In order to support this project we have evaluated a number of devices and selected the Apple iPad. The iPad offers up to 10 hours battery life, flexibility through it’s touch screen, camera, microphone and a library of over 10 million apps which makes it a great learning tool for students. A large number of schools have recently adopted the iPad as their preferred device for students for these reasons.
ICT curriculum
ICT is embedded into the curriculum as well as being taught explicitly during weekly lessons in the school's computer lab. Teachers follow the AusVELS curriculum.
Cyber Safety
Each unit follows an explicit cyber safety curriculum. children are taught how to be safe online, about cyber bullying, the digital footprint and being a responsible digital citizen.
Below are some of the resources that are used within the classroom.
Juniors - Hector's world
Middles - Budd:e
Seniors - Behind the news
Posti
cyber safety resources for parents
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