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Our Classroom

Prep Red is a multicultural class of 25 students in a large co educational state college. Here at SSS 

we aim to provide the best learning opportunities for all students, catering for a variety of learning 

needs and learning styles. To assist us in delivering exciting and engaging lessons   in conjunction 

with the Australian Curriculum we have a wide variety of ICT resources available to both the 

students and the teachers.

In our classroom we have:

* 4 Macintosh computers

* 2 Ipad's

* 2 Digital Cameras

* A scanner

* 4 walkie talkies

* Interactive White board

* 2 Bee- Bots

* Headphones and listening station

All of these resources are used in a responsible manner to further extend on the students learning 

and to continue to develop their love of learning.

Using ICTs in our classroom

ICTs will be integrated into our daily lessons for a range of subjects to extend on 

your child's learning and allow all children to explore and investigate 

independently to further develop their knowledge.

Based on the quote from Child development theorist John Dewey 'If we teach 

today as we taught yesterday we rob our children of tomorrow'... the ICTs being 

implemented will encourage collaborative thinking and partnerships between both children 

and teachers to learn new ways together.

The ICT programs will be developmentally appropriate and of a play based 

nature for open ended playful explorations designed to facilitate their learning.

Through the regular use of ICT resources in our classroom your child will be 

educated on how to appropriately handle and use the resources and develop a 

shared responsibility for the ICT resources with their peers.

How am I going to 

enhance your childs 

learning through 

the use of ICTs?? 

Example:

We are exploring the continent of Africa. Typically we would:

* brainstorm ideas creating a mind map

* share our thoughts and questions 

* look at the world globe to see where Africa is

To enhance that learning experience with the use of multiple ICTs we can:

* explore the internet independently and in groups to further develop knowledge 

* research and investigation in pairs African animals and people to developing our language and 

communication skills and peer relationships.

We could also: 

* exploring African animals and music through games on the interactive white board

* Looking at pictures and videos of African children home and school life on the Ipad

*Use the computers to pose questions to Google and research to find the answers with the assistance of 

the teacher 

By using ICTs the normal learning experience has been taken to another level by encouraging the 

children to take the lead and independently explore and pose questions that they have. Though the use of 

the internet, the children can view pictures and watch videos to create a real understanding of life in 

Africa.

Why use ICT in the 

classroom???

To enhance YOUR child's learning 

opportunities

Improve language and communication skills:

* Variety of software or internet programs focusing on stories, rhymes and songs will help to develop an 

appreciation for reading and assist in developing a wider vocabulary

* Interactive White board   used for both teacher led and independent open ended activities

* Foster conversation and interaction between teacher and peers

* Develop and understanding of the representation symbols related to reading and writing

* Internet based and software programs both play based will engage children in learning activities that will 

help children to learn their letters and sounds to develop their phonemic awareness

* Internet based programs can assist children to develop proper techniques to write letters

* The programs used will be fun and bright programs that engage the children and encourage them with 

praise

* Apps such as ABC Ninja and Action words will be used as well as podcast of Sesame Street letters of the 

week. 

Assist social and emotional development:

* ICT resources create opportunities for collaboration and   between peers that assists to stimulate and 

encourage their social and emotional development

* SKills such as waiting, turn taking and sharing in the achievements are developed

* Using ICT equipment puts the child in control to further develop their autonomy

 * Children develop a range of skills and processes such as trial and error, problem solving, investigation, 

researching and experimenting

 * Children develop positive dispositions towards learning encouraging their creativity, curiosity and 

enthusiasm  

* Some programs will allow children to revisit their work to share with family or friends encouraging their 

sense of pride and achievement

* The use of digital stop watches and digital counters will encourage team work and partnerships

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