i–support seeks to use ICTs and
excellence and innovation in learning and teaching to engage and broaden the horizons for at
risk students and/or students in rural and remote locations.
i-support does not replace existing services, rather it offers additional opportunities and
resources for schools seeking to support students most at risk of disengaging from learning. i-support hopes to promote ‘capacity building’ in
schools and to promote the use of ICTs for education service delivery.
The two current components of i-support are: Ollie Up for middle schooling students targeting literacy, numeracy and social skills and Stepping Stones for secondary students targeting careers education and school-to-work
transition.
Three units of work have been created for students on suspension. One of these units is specifically written for indigenous students. To access these units you will need to participate in an induction workshop. Details of this induction will be available through events section of the i-support website.
Latest links
Listen to Cool Cat tell you all about Ollie Up:
Ollie Up overview mediasite (11min46sec)
Cool cat and his buddies go around Qld schools to find out what's cool in your school.
Study coach tips mediasite (4min50sec)
How can study coaches support Ollie Up students.
Teachers tips mediasite (3min43sec)
Tips for teachers who have students in the Ollie Up program.
Ollie Up celebrations podcast
Student digital stories, sample student lessons and work.
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