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 are leveraging digital innovation to connect every student and teacher in every classroom to boundless teaching and learning opportunities, no matter where they live in Queensland. The Brighter futures: Delivering excellence in every state school, for every student strategy includes the shared priority of digital innovation and responsive systems which is underpinned by priority actions that build on strong technology foundations.
| Learning and connectivity | - Expanding the reach and offerings of the
Queensland Virtual Academy (QVA), connecting more students and teachers to digital innovation in teaching and learning
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| Teaching capability and confidence | - Supporting schools and students to safely embrace new and emerging technologies to enrich teaching and learning opportunities
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| Improving access | - Providing targeted resourcing to improve access to digital devices and technology for schools and students
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| School performance | - Enhancing data insights, evidence and capability to support school, region and system improvement
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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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