In consultation with their community, schools decide whether students will access and/or use devices on a 1-to-1 basis. Schools consider a number of key drivers, which include:
- learning—improving teaching and learning outcomes for our students
- community—meeting the needs and expectations of the school community
- technology—ensuring a safe, reliable and effective use of digital tools, resources and environments.
Learning
State schools in Queensland seek to deliver a high equity, high quality early childhood and education system which provides a strong start for all children and supports every student to realise their potential. Equity and Excellence: realising the potential of every student includes the system initiative of digital innovation in teaching and learning. This initiative includes 5 actions:
| Learning and connectivity | - Connect all students to digital learning opportunities through access to devices and technology
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| Teaching capability and confidence | - Deliver the Australian Curriculum
- Enhance the capability and confidence of teachers in digital teaching and learning
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| Improving access | - Establish a virtual academy to enhance access across the state to teaching expertise
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| School performance | - Streamline access to data insights and evidence to inform system, regional and school planning and responses
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Community
Schools consult with their community when designing their 1-to-1 programs and can consider a range of factors.
| Ownership and financing | - Choose device models that support family participation
- Choose device models that encourage students to take responsibility for devices as a tool for learning
- Ensure the program is supported by the community and can be sustained over time
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| Device selection | - Balance individual choice with effectiveness/efficiency
- The capacity of the school to support different/specific devices
- Strengthen the collaboration between the school and families
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| Equity | - Ensure no student is disadvantaged because of individual abilities, needs or circumstances
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Technology
Schools consider the best design and mix of digital tools, resources and environments to ensure the success of the program and its participants.
| Platforms and applications | - Use appropriate technologies to ensure students enjoy reliable, relevant and safe learning experiences
- Manage student devices on the network so they can connect easily and securely
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| Connecting safely | - Maximise students' safety while working digitally
- Develop students' digital citizenship and cybersafety knowledge and skills
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