2022 Digital Learning Technologies 

A year saved by Digital Learning Technologies!

That's what many people are saying.

However, if COVID-19 and lock downs and remote school had occurred a few years ago. We may have struggled to meet the community need for devices, technical support and the required skills to lead online learning.

Ivanhoe Primary School has made a significant investment in technology and significantly increased the ratio of devices to students. We have banks of laptops at various year levels. Some of which have  reached end of life and now need to be replaced. Through attrition and wear and tear some resources just wear out and require replacing.

Last year we purchased mobile smart TV units that are used for teacher planning, student support and for student presentations. Thank you to the Lampard family for their guidance. The school bought two 65 inch mobile interactive touch screens which were installed in the Beehive.

We have purchased items of furniture that encourage student collaboration and group work but cost significantly more money than we are funded for.

Our school has a reputation for delivering great results for many reasons and being able to resource our programs, delivered by expert teachers and staff is but one of those. 

Skilling up staff and providing technical support is also a big part of the work.

The Digital Learning Technology (DLT) program at Ivanhoe Primary School has been an exciting initiative across both the teaching and student populations and is now a part of the core curriculum. 

Our DLT Vision:

"Digital Learning at IPS will be irresistibly engaging for students and teachers across all learning areas and domains.  Our students will become innovative and confident users of digital technologies, using technology to communicate, collaborate, curate and create, while fostering higher order thinking skills and real life problem solving."

Several years ago we introduced the Digital Learning Technology Co-contribution so that we could build some strong foundations for the achievement of enhanced learning outcomes across the curriculum. I believe 2020/2021 tested this goal and we came through because of the support of the community, the enthusiasm of the students and the commitment of staff.  Also the value we all placed on keeping the learning happening.

In 2022 we will be continuing to invest in the tools and knowledge required for teachers and students across all year levels.  Our primary focus for this year is:

1. Further increasing student access to technology tools and resources; such as 3D Printers, web conferencing devices, coding and robotics including spheros, Be Bots, Lego and more.
2. Increase student access to Innovative furniture for collaboration and project work.
3. Subsidise science and technology related incursions.
4. Increase access to regular technical support.
5. Support and teach staff to increase their skills and capacity to use technology in the classroom with your children.

Since we began the DLT initiative, feedback from parents of students entering Year 7 is that IPS students are beginning  secondary school with the right technological skills, aptitude and attitude to learn. Seven years ago technologically speaking IPS was in the lowest quartile compared to the other government schools and now we are somewhere near the top. 

This is thanks to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students and your support through the co-contribution.

We are absolutely committed to providing the tools and building the capacity of our teachers and your children so they can make our DLT vision a reality.  I look forward to keeping you up to date with further additional resources.

This is a request for a voluntary payment of a $119 Digital Technology Co-contribution per student. 

Your contribution will play a vital role in helping all students become innovative and confident users of digital technologies. Who knows what they will achieve.

Mark Kent

Principal