In consultation with their community, schools decide whether students will access information and communication technologies (ICT) on a one-to-one 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 digital experience.
Learning
State schools in Queensland seek to improve the performance of each student, teacher and principal, guided by
Every student succeeding – State Schools Strategy 2018-2022. The strategy offers a number of focus areas that schools can use to decide if, and how, to implement one-to-one programs.
Successful learners
| - Select ICT devices and resources that meet the needs of learners
- Use ICT to enable appropriate, engaging and challenging learning experiences
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Teaching quality
| - Deliver the Australian Curriculum – General Capabilities and curriculum learning areas
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Enable teachers to develop their effective contemporary practice
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Principal leadership and performance
| - Make evidence-based decisions about one-to-one programs
- Focus one-to-one decisions on teaching and learning
- Engage the whole school community
- Develop an inclusive culture of improvement and innovation
- Build staff leadership capabilities
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School performance
| - Use school performance data to focus one-to-one on identified improvement priorities
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Collaborate with other schools to share and shape effective one-to-one strategies
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Regional support
| - Expert advice and support for one-to-one from partners and networks
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Community
Schools consult with their community when designing their one-to-one programs and can consider a range of factors.
Ownership and financing
| - Choose one-to-one models that support family participation
- Choose one-to-one 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 technologies 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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