Computers for Teachers

Overview

Every Queensland state school teacher with a permanent teaching load of 0.4 full time equivalent (FTE) is being provided with a laptop computer as a tool of trade. TAFE teachers are receiving laptop computers as well.

The roll out of computers is staged and integrated with the deployment of the Smart Classrooms Managed Operating Environment (MOE V2.0). Schools need to have MOE V2.0 installed before their teachers receive computers.

Schools are being provided with a basic wireless networking infrastructure, which they can choose to expand.

Most laptop computers delivered through the Computers for Teachers initiative have a three year life. At the end of their lifespan, the computers will be collected by the vendors that supplied them and replacements will be provided.

Access to professional development

An integrated program of professional development and training, involving a blend of online and face-to-face learning, is being provided.

The professional development and training involves two packages:

• Discovery Pack helps teachers use the ICT initiatives being rolled out. It also prepares teachers to apply for the ICT Certificate
• Digital Pedagogy Pack helps teachers get the most from ICT to support, enhance, enable and transform teaching and learning, including planning, assessing and reporting. It also prepares them to apply for the Digital Pedagogy Licence.

Undertaking these packages will help teachers:

• enhance their digital literacy
• engage the current digital generation of students
• personalise learning
• spark innovation in learning.

Timeline of key aspects

Need more information?

Computers for Teachers project team
T: (07) 3421 6677
F: (07) 3421 6433
E: computersforteachers@deta.qld.gov.au