Curriculum - Information and Communication Technology (ITC)

Mount Terry Public School integrates computer based technologies in teaching and learning programs. Students find computer based activities highly motivational and these activities provide opportunities for student interaction and collaboration. Our school computer network provides access to the Internet from every classroom and access to an extensive Intranet. Students and staff are encouraged to publish directly to the school Intranet allowing the sharing of ideas and experiences within the school. We use a wide range of hardware, software and peripherals throughout the school including digital video and still cameras.

Our library computer facility is used extensively by all classes. Students learn technology skills and information skills and how to apply these skills to complete given tasks. INFO-NET: Using the Internet for research outlines how the steps in the information process can be used to assist students when using the Internet.

Our school technology policy is based on the Department of Education and Training computer based capabilities:

• use computer based technologies to locate, access, evaluate, manipulate, create, store and retrieve information
• express ideas and communicate with others, using computer based technologies
• develop an awareness of the range of applications of computer based technologies in society
• discriminate in the choice and use of computer based technologies for a given purpose
• develop the confidence to explore, adapt and shape technological understandings and skills in response to challenges now and in the future

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