At Albany Creek State School, we are dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through the use of technology. We value and nurture creativity, collaboration and critical thinking; attributes that prepare our students to become confident digital citizens for the 21st century.
We have chosen the iPad as a key tool to reach our vision and to enhance students' learning. Using iPads in the classroom has increased student engagement in learning experiences. iPads change how students respond in classroom settings. They are empowered to be creators who believe that their work matters. Increasing opportunities for working together and sharing their work has led to deeper levels of satisfaction and intrinsic motivation for students.
Our platform supports year level sets of iPads for prep to year 3 and an 'iLearn Bring Your Own iPad' program for years 4-6. There are also year level sets of laptops for the middle and senior school, and state of the art LCD touch boards in every classroom.
The high-density wireless connectivity and high-speed servers make it possible to support classroom-learning applications that can be streamed to individual classrooms. The platform enables teachers and students to make effortless use of the extensive collection of cloud based lessons and videos that are part of the ClickView resource program.
Access to quality learning technologies and online support programs has been made possible through astute use of government funding allocations and the generosity of the Parents and Citizens' Association. Albany Creek State School has built highly valued partnership with staff from Education Queensland's Corporate Information Technology Branch. These partnerships provide the staff with access to quality professional development and enable them to trial corporate initiatives.
At the time of enrolment, parents and caregivers are briefed on the school's various programs to engage parents and caregivers.