At KGV, Learning Technology will enable, enrich, enhance and transform learning opportunities for students. Students will develop literacy in accessing, evaluating, creating and communicating information. Furthermore, they will be able to employ digital tools effectively and ethically.
We believe that one to one learning is the key to achieving this vision as it allows teachers to more fully engage students in the learning process. Furthermore, we will be empowering students to learn using 21st Century methods. Our students will be enabled to collaborate and compete in a global society which requires that they be technologically astute. In addition, one of our priorities is to help our students become more independent and reflective learners and we believe that this initiative will support students in this goal.
We made the decision to introduce the scheme in a structured way so that we have the opportunity to review our courses and ways of working in order for students to have the best learning experiences. In the academic year 2009 - 2010 Year 7 and 8 students received their laptops and enthusiastically began the programme. From August 2010 all Year 7 students will join the programme.
Senior School students are actively encouraged to bring their own laptop into school in order to support their studies.
We are committed to working in close partnership with parents and students in this venture. We have established two groups: a Learning Technology Parent Group and also a Learning Technology Student Group. These groups will meet at various points during the year to discuss practical issues such as developing One to One policies and protocols, and evaluating progress towards our vision for learning technologies.
Cyber awareness and safety, and spinal health are a vital area of development and a combination of seminars, information sessions and practical training sessions are offered for our school community to raise awareness.
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