The Future of Educationat Orange Grove Primary School

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our Journey

Our Journey

Successes

Successes

“The increased student outcomes and level of engagement which have resulted from your integration of online learning is exceptional.”

Andrew Thompson, Director Syllabus Development and Resources.

Successes

Successes

“It is vital that teachers inspire children and that is exactly what is happening at Orange Grove Primary.”

Stuart Henry MP in Federal Parliament.

Successes

Successes

“OGPS is certainly a bright beacon in the primary education sector”.

Jan McMahon, Keane and McMahon Consultants in Media Education.

The Next Step

A Laptop

for every student

in Years 4 - 7

The Fine Print!

The Fine Print!

• Parent-funded lease arrangement

The Fine Print!

• Parent-funded lease arrangement

• $2 - $3 a day

The Fine Print!

• Parent-funded lease arrangement

• $2 - $3 a day

• Laptop is student’s to take home

Why go one-to-one?

The Changing World

The Changing World

• ‘Being Literate’ includes being able to use technology.

The Changing World

• ‘Being Literate’ includes being able to use technology.

• Technology needed in every single job.

The Changing World

• ‘Being Literate’ includes being able to use technology.

• Technology needed in every single job.

• When the world changes, school needs to change too.

Motivation

Motivation

• Massively engaging

Motivation

• Massively engaging

• Instant feedback

Motivation

• Massively engaging

• Instant feedback

• Access to an authentic audience

Opportunities

Opportunities

• Video Camera / Film Studio

Opportunities

• Video Camera / Film Studio

• Microphone / Recording Studio

Opportunities

• Video Camera / Film Studio

• Microphone / Recording Studio

• Wireless Internet (at school)

Opportunities

• Video Camera / Film Studio

• Microphone / Recording Studio

• Wireless Internet (at school)

• Digital work samples

Leading the Way

Leading the Way

• First for a WA public school

Leading the Way

• First for a WA public school

• Highly successful overseas

and in private schools

Leading the Way

• First for a WA public school

• Highly successful overseas

and in private schools

• Lighthouse effect

A New Way of Learning

A New Way of Learning

• Laptops approximately 50% of the time

A New Way of Learning

• Laptops approximately 50% of the time

• Lessons pitched at just the right level

A New Way of Learning

• Laptops approximately 50% of the time

• Lessons pitched at just the right level

• New ways of presenting work

A New Way of Learning

• Laptops approximately 50% of the time

• Lessons pitched at just the right level

• New ways of presenting work

What’s Included?

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

• Backpack-style bag

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

• Backpack-style bag

• Full on-site warranty

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

• Backpack-style bag

• Full on-site warranty

• 24 hour technical support

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

• Backpack-style bag

• Full on-site warranty

• 24 hour technical support

• Comprehensive insurance

Equity

Equity

• School will own a pool of laptops

• Available (in school hours) for families experiencing hardship

• Use when rental laptops are being repaired

• But need a critical mass

Why leasing?

• Spreads the cost

• Up-to-date machines

• Always under warranty

• Option to buy at the end of lease

Why Apple?

Why Apple?

• Outstanding tools for learning

Why Apple?

• Outstanding tools for learning

• Established relationship

Why Apple?

• Outstanding tools for learning

• Established relationship

• Dual-platform (Can run Windows too)

Why Apple?

• Outstanding tools for learning

• Established relationship

• Dual-platform (Can run Windows too)

• Reliable and durable

Why Apple?

• Outstanding tools for learning

• Established relationship

• Dual-platform (Can run Windows too)

• Reliable and durable

• Virus resistant

Benefits for Families

• ‘Family machine’

• Parent support and training

• Improved access for younger students

• Possibility of subsidies for large families

School Commitment

• Staff very supportive

• Investment in infrastructure

• Professional Learning Focus for 2008

• Staff Mentoring / training

Internet Safety

Internet Safety

• Net Safety training for all students

Internet Safety

• Net Safety training for all students

• Protective Behaviours training

Internet Safety

• Net Safety training for all students

• Protective Behaviours training

• Filtering and monitoring at school

Internet Safety

• Net Safety training for all students

• Protective Behaviours training

• Filtering and monitoring at school

• Acceptable Use Policy

Internet Safety

• Net Safety training for all students

• Protective Behaviours training

• Filtering and monitoring at school

• Acceptable Use Policy

• Parent Information Evenings

Decision-making process

• Decision for school community

• Parent survey

• 2008 Student Requirements List

Questions and Discussion

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