Learning Technology
Digital Literacy
At Island School, we are committed to being a forward-thinking learning community that harnesses technology to equip our members with the skills needed to be media-savvy digital citizens. Our goal is to empower them to make a meaningful difference in an increasingly intricate and interconnected global landscape.
To be digitally literate is to discern when and why to use digital technologies effectively, while also recognizing situations where they might not be the best choice. It involves critical evaluation of the various opportunities and challenges presented by digital tools, from social networking sites to different types of electronic devices.
The ability of students to define their information needs, generate and evaluate information sources, extract what they need and create new meaning using digital tools is central to what we try to develop in students, and it is our belief that students need to learn both through and about technology in order to achieve these aims. Digital Literacy is taught to students in Years 7 -11. These lessons include the appropriate application of technology to all areas of the curriculum.
Years 7 & 8
The curriculum in Years 7 and 8 is underpinned by the International Education Award. Students reflect on ideas such as the reliability of information, development and interpretation of media messages and the relationship between society and technology for an important part of the assessment approach.
Years 9-11
Students complete the IE Award in Applied ICT. Students evidence their work through the development of an e-portfolio which forms the basis of the assessment.
Island School 1:1 Laptop Programme
Island School has one-to-one lap top programme, requiring all students to have a laptop. Laptops are used to enrich learning experiences in and outside of the classroom, improve communication with your teachers and classmates and offer direct access to educational resources. As you use your laptop, you will build vital skills.
