Student Use of Computers Information technology is infiltrating all curriculum areas at a greater rate than ever before. No longer is technology confined to just computing classes. The development of curriculum online is underway and a program is in place to provide certificates in IT competencies for year 10 students by the end of 2001. There has been an increased use of adaptive technology by students with disabilities to enhance literacy and communication skills. An education focussed internet service is provided for all schools.
Schools are able to access the service by both the education network and dial in.
Provision for the filtering of objectionable internet sites is part of the service and all users are to abide by an acceptable use policy and code of practice. Many schools have a web site where you can find out about the school. Each year various schools become involved in online student projects which open up new opportunities in learning. A wide area network that links all schools has further opened the communication channels between schools and between the department and schools. The management of this network and the administrative requirements of working with the data has encouraged the development of high level IT skills in administrative and teaching staff.