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Students at Syndal South Primary School use a wide range of Learning Technologies such as computers, scanners, the internet, cameras and digital video cameras as tools for learning. They routinely use computers to access information, to work on research projects and develop higher order thinking concepts, as well as to present their work using multimedia and other software tools. Computer assisted learning and guided discovery allows students to assume greater responsibility for their learning.
Students in all grades from Prep – 6 receive specialist technology sessions.
During these sessions, students undertake projects including digital portfolios, creative publications, webpage development, animated images, video editing, digital documentaries and TV advertisements.
Software regularly used within the technology sessions includes Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Publisher, Clicker 5, Hyperstudio, Kid Pix Deluxe.
Our school:
- Provides routine access to learning technologies within the classroom across all areas of the curriculum.
- Provides classrooms with 4 fully networked computers, with fast internet access.
- Highlights and shares student work with the local and international community, through our school intranet and website.
- Provides challenging programs for all children at all levels.
- Provides valuable learning opportunities for our students in Information and Communication Technology.
- Provides opportunities to experience state of the art learning technologies, such as video editing, using the internet, animating robots, digital photography, film production for a film festival and a variety of other software-based learning tools.