iPad Program
Vision
At Lara Lake Primary School we believe that digital technology is an integral component of the teaching and learning program. iPads are used to foster a collaborative culture where learners can create, inquire, and communicate through developing authentic learning partnerships. We believe in developing our students’ understanding of global citizenship, which includes being a safe and aware user in an ever-changing online environment.
Details
At Lara Lake iPads are used as tools to support learning across all key subject areas. Grades 3-6 are resourced at 1 iPad between every 2 students. Grades P-2 are resourced at 1 iPad between every 3 students.
In the 21st century students spend increasing amounts of time online. To be safe online and to gain the greatest benefit from the opportunities provided through an online environment, students need to do the right thing by themselves and others online, particularly when no one is watching.
Lara Lake Primary School believes the teaching of cyber safety and responsible online behaviour is essential in the lives of students and is best taught in partnership between home and school.
Safe and responsible behaviour is explicitly taught at our school and parents/carers are requested to reinforce this behaviour at home.
Lara Lake Primary School uses the Internet and Digital Technologies as teaching and learning tools. We see them as valuable resources but acknowledge they must be used responsibly.
Students in Grades 3-6 access Google Education Accounts and the G-Suite, provided by the Department of Education, to safely store and access their information.
Each device is closely managed by the school tech-support team using JAMF – a device management program. This allows our technicians to effectively add/remove applications and troubleshoot issues with devices.
At Lara Lake we believe in BLENDED learning. iPads are used sparingly and conventional learning tools such as books, rulers, pens, and pencils will predominate.