School Provided Technology Program
Curriculum Initiatives
The implementation of a School Provided Technology Program (SPTP) will significantly enhance teaching and learning at Guildford Grammar School. This is achieved through standardising the technology and teachers knowing that all students will have a learning device every day.
By implementing our SPTP, every student will arrive in the classroom equipped with the same technology. While students can still personalize their learning experiences with this technology, the reliability of a uniform baseline minimises risks, enriches the curriculum, and fosters increased student engagement in learning activities.
Enhanced Access to Educational Software
Owning the devices allows the school to eliminate restrictions on apps and software, thereby expanding opportunities for educational applications and tools. This flexibility enriches the learning environment and facilitates the use of diverse teaching methods tailored to the individual needs of students.
Innovative Teaching and Learning with iPads
iPads provide substantive and creative educational opportunities. Educators who are open to exploring new ways of teaching and learning are seeing transformational results, from discovering iPad and apps for the first time, to designing new methods for creating, curating, and delivering learning materials.
Designing Quality Content for iPads
Developing quality content for iPads is an emerging area in education. Research highlights the importance of creating features that enhance learning and engagement for young students without distracting from the educational content. Several studies have focused on the effectiveness of specific content, underscoring that designing high-quality content is crucial for maximising educational outcomes.
iPad Air 2024
Learning pedagogy
The key success factor for technology programs relies more on the engagement, support, and preparedness of teachers within a broader pedagogical change than on the device itself.
The iPad enables students among a range of many other opportunities to:
Create: Songs, music, animations, comics, movies, augmented reality, and technical expressions.
Collaborate: Work with peers, share ideas, activities, documents, and thoughts.
Consume: Access information anytime, anywhere, including class notes, interactive textbooks via iBooks, and other sources.
Consolidate: Utilise numerous educational apps and teacher-produced lessons and activity books.
The iPad keyboard is a fundamental tool for honing typing proficiency. This aligns with growing academic demands and digital literacy expectations, empowering students to efficiently engage with digital learning resources, complete assignments, and develop essential computer skills.