One To One Computing at Orange Grove Primary

The Future of Educationat Orange Grove Primary School

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!


• $2 - $3 a day

The Fine Print!


• $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


• Technology needed in every single job.

The Changing World


• Technology needed in every single job.

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

Motivation

Motivation

• Massively engaging

Motivation


• Instant feedback

Motivation


• Instant feedback

• Access to an authentic audience

Opportunities

Opportunities

• Video Camera / Film Studio

Opportunities


• Microphone / Recording Studio

Opportunities



• Wireless Internet (at school)

Opportunities



• Wireless Internet (at school)

• Digital work samples

Leading the Way

Leading the Way

• First for a WA public school

Leading the Way


• Highly successful overseas

and in private schools

Leading the Way


• Highly successful overseas

and in private schools

• Lighthouse effect

A New Way of Learning


• Laptops approximately 50% of the time



• Lessons pitched at just the right level



• Lessons pitched at just the right level

• New ways of presenting work

What’s Included?

What’s Included?

• 13” Apple MacBook

What’s Included?


• Backpack-style bag

What’s Included?



• Full on-site warranty

What’s Included?




• 24 hour technical support

What’s Included?




• 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?


• Established relationship

Why Apple?



• Dual-platform (Can run Windows too)

Why Apple?




• Reliable and durable

Why Apple?




• 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


• Protective Behaviours training

Internet Safety



• Filtering and monitoring at school

Internet Safety




• Acceptable Use Policy

Internet Safety




• Acceptable Use Policy

• Parent Information Evenings

Decision-making process

• Decision for school community

• Parent survey

• 2008 Student Requirements List

Questions and Discussion

Thank you

One To One Computing at Orange Grove Primary

Technology

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