IT Plan and Audit: Where we are at this stage

Where we are currently 

Reflections on Leveraging Digital 
How New Pedagogies Find Deep Learning
The Middle Years team at the College has implemented aspects of NPDL with Year 5-8 team.

Ipads were purchased for the 16 students - Term 4 2014.
Initial set up of apps and system access was challenging

Term 1
Students progressed POU using a range of applications to share ILPs with parents at progress report evening.
Issues is accessing internet and log ins - need for stronger ICT support.
Staff PD is vital as they are making great progress with little PD.

Student protocols for increased access to devices is in place.
Students understanding of and signing of protocol
managing specific incidents with misuse and involving parents in learning process to manages concerns.


Planning for ICT Strategy at Lavers Hill College 

There is a high priority for the College to establish ICT Plan
the current strategic steps we are working on include:

Establish IT Planning Team - this has not been in place

Establish Learning Platform - research into Office365 and conclusion to go ahead with Google Docs as preferred platform.
Research re Reporting Package, Timetabling package, Platform for ILPs and Administration Platform.
Proposal after research to go ahead with Xuno and First Class.

Moving to a 6-8 week reporting cycle to replace semester based reports. Planning for this significant shift in practice is being embedded first in PDP structures for 2015

Review of IT staffing provision.
This is a major challenge as we need to bring in new skills base.
Scope to employ Apollo Bay IT support staff - AB have implemented Xuno and First Class and this could help in our transition to these programs.
Work Placement from West Vic staffing is also an option being utilised in Colac schools.

Introduction of Chrome Books for Year 9-10 students and for Adult Learning Program.

Development of College Library capacity to provide internet access to parents. Otways area has high SFO and limited digital access for many families.


Possible focuses for our Research Project 
All of the above have been considered and we are looking at pros and cons.
along with :

1. supporting staff to build their capacity and confidence 
2. build IT student wizard team - to provide a pool of IT coaches 
3. project based approach : establish Outdoor Learning Program promotions strategy - using social media, multi media, leaflet and video production and program planning