Throughout the year, iPads and computers are utilised by teachers to enrich your child’s learning experience and to teach across the learning areas. With the support of the P&C, there is a well-stocked bank of iPads for the Kindergarten to Year 2 program. These are also used to support students in Year 4-6 who do not have an iPad as part of the schools ‘Bring Your Own Device Program’ (BYOD).
Teachers are skilled in using a range of applications and programs, which have been chosen to develop students’ creative ability, higher order thinking skills and encourage the enquiry approach.
With the introduction of the National Technologies curriculum, students are now developing knowledge about how digital systems work and a deeper understanding of data to enable them to successfully navigate an increasingly digitised and automated world.
In 2020, the school introduced Seesaw in all classrooms, Kindergarten to Year 6, as a digital portfolio for student learning and to maintain a strong home-school connection. Seesaw is used to showcase student learning to families, encourage student reflection and ownership and provide a window into the classroom via an online tool. The platform is also a valuable way to begin teaching students how to interact with others in a safe, monitored and closed online environment.
What iPad is Suitable
For students to engage fully in the 1:1 iPad (BYOD) classroom in Years 4-6, they require an iPad and keyboard that:
- will run the latest version of iOS (iPad OS) operating system
- install updates on required apps (older iPads often cannot run required apps or updates. Ideally iPads must be 2 years old or newer)
- mini is NOT suitable – screen too small
- has Wi-Fi capabilities, airdrop and can update to IOS versions
- minimum of 128GB storage capacity is recommended
Recommended iPads:
- 7th Generation or newer
- a keyboard or a case with a keyboard is strongly advised
- iPad cover is recommended to keep the iPad safe and well-protected
Accounts and Management
Technology is integrated purposefully across teaching and learning at Jolimont Primary School to enrich student learning experiences and support the development of future-ready skills. Students have access to a range of digital technologies and learning tools that enhance creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving across all learning areas.
Our teachers use a variety of digital applications and platforms to support engaging, innovative and high-quality learning experiences. Through the Digital Technologies curriculum, students develop an understanding of digital systems, data and computational thinking, equipping them with the skills and confidence to navigate and contribute to an increasingly digital world.
Digital Learning Environment
Digital technologies are integrated across the curriculum to support personalised learning, foster student agency and develop essential skills for lifelong learning.
Our school network and internet services are managed through the Western Australian Department of Education to provide a safe and secure online environment for students.
Cyber Safety
Cyber safety is a high priority at Jolimont Primary School. Appropriate duty of care is extended across all digital learning environments, and students are explicitly taught safe, responsible and respectful online behaviours.
Parents and carers play an important role in supporting cyber safety. We encourage families to engage in ongoing conversations about responsible technology use, digital citizenship and online wellbeing.
Beacon
Beacon is a trusted cyber safety resource for parents and carers, providing up-to-date information, articles, videos and practical tools to help families navigate the online world safely and confidently.
Beacon provides:
- Research-informed articles and videos
- Tailored content and alerts
- Family agreement tools
- Access to support services and resources
Parents and carers are encouraged to access Beacon as a resource for promoting online safety and wellbeing.
Online Services Acceptable Use Agreement
All students and parents/carers are required to sign an Online Services Acceptable Use Agreement to enable access to the digital technologies, online platforms and learning environments used at Jolimont Primary School.
Online Services Acceptable Use Agreement K-2
Online Services Acceptable Use Agreement 3-6
