Device Classes Operation Guidelines Clause Samples

Device Classes Operation Guidelines. The composition of the device class, like all classes, will have a balance of gender, abilities and personalities. The program is seen as a strategy to cater for a range of students. Devices are used for activities when the teacher deems that the device is the best method to achieve a specific outcome or meet a specific need for a student. Students will not be utilising the device for the whole school day. Teachers have the flexibility with the devices to effectively differentiate the curriculum for individuals and groups of students (i.e. cater for student needs). At various times during the day small groups may be working on their devices while other students undertake activities that require other forms of communication. Students may not all be undertaking the same thing at the same time. Devices are used to engage learners and enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes as well as boost the engagement in all areas of learning. Our curriculum guidelines require us to teach handwriting, spelling, grammar, punctuation, number facts and other basic skills. At times the devices will be used as a tool for assisting the development of these basics. While there are spelling and grammar checks on a device, students will still be taught the important skills of editing and proofreading. The introduction of devices will increase opportunities for the teacher/s to interact with students providing more individualised attention. The devices provide a tool to assist in this interaction. Some assessment and recording practices can be refined using digitised formats, allowing more time for concrete products to be analysed for assessment. Students may also have a digital portfolio for assessment purposes. Therefore, assessment tasks will be varied and showcased in a variety of ways but will remain consistent in their intent across each year level.