DLT
Digital Learning Technologies
The co-contribution
Digital disruption is now common-place and the potential of technology in the future world that our students will shape, is something that many of us can’t even imagine.
Already, what was science-fiction yesterday – is science-fact today: Our pets are micro-chipped; cars are driver-less; and robots can vacuum houses!
The Digital Learning Technology (DLT) program at Ivanhoe Primary School has been an exciting initiative across both the teaching and student populations.
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.
Three 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 in this important area.
In 2019 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:
- Further increasing student access to technology tools and resources; such as 3D Printers, web conferencing devices, coding and robotics.
- Increase student access to Innovative furniture for collaboration.
- Develop and resource a STEM program.
- Subsidise science and technology related incursions.
- Increase access to regular technical support.
- Support and teach staff to increase their confidence 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 now starting secondary school with the right technological skills, aptitude and attitude to learn. Four years ago technologically speaking IPS was in the lowest quartile compared to the other government schools and now we are somewhere near the top. Thanks to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students and your support.
As many will relate to – it is one thing to master new technology yourself, it’s another thing all together to teach it to someone else! We are absolutely committed to providing the tools and building the capacity of our teachers so they can make our DLT vision a reality.
This is a request for a voluntary payment of a $119 Digital Technology Co-contribution. Your contribution will play a vital role in helping all students become innovative and confident users of digital technologies. Who knows what they will invent.
Where will families find the request for payment?
Families will find details under “My News” on their Compass Home Page (Web browser the NOT APP). Look for a Course Confirmation/School Payments heading.
Please call the School Office on 9499 1880 if you have any queries on how to make payment, or how to pay by instalment.