A proposal for a parent-funded laptop program at Orange Grove Primary School.

1. The Future of Education
at Orange Grove Primary School

2. Our Journey

3. Our Journey

4. Our Journey

5. Our Journey

6. Our Journey

7. Our Journey

8. Our Journey

9. Successes

10. Successes
“The increased student outcomes and
level of engagement which have
resulted from your integration of
online learning is exceptional.”
Andrew Thompson, Director Syllabus
Development and Resources.

11. Successes

12. Successes
“It is vital that teachers inspire
children and that is exactly what
is happening at Orange Grove
Primary.”
Stuart Henry MP in Federal
Parliament.

13. Successes

14. Successes
“OGPS is certainly a bright beacon
in the primary education sector”.
Jan McMahon, Keane and McMahon
Consultants in Media Education.

15. The Next Step

17. A Laptop
for every student
in Years 4 - 7

18. The Fine Print!

19. The Fine Print!
• Parent-funded lease
arrangement

20. The Fine Print!
• Parent-funded lease
arrangement
• $2 - $3 a day

21. The Fine Print!
• Parent-funded lease
arrangement
• $2 - $3 a day
• Laptop is student’s to
take home

22. Why go one-to-one?

23. The Changing World

24. The Changing World
• ‘Being Literate’ includes being
able to use technology.

25. The Changing World
• ‘Being Literate’ includes being
able to use technology.
• Technology needed in every
single job.

26. The Changing World
• ‘Being Literate’ includes being
able to use technology.
• Technology needed in every
single job.
• When the world changes,
school needs to change too.

27. Motivation

28. Motivation
• Massively engaging

29. Motivation
• Massively engaging
• Instant feedback

30. Motivation
• Massively engaging
• Instant feedback
• Access to an authentic
audience

31. Opportunities

32. Opportunities
• Video Camera / Film Studio

33. Opportunities
• Video Camera / Film Studio
• Microphone / Recording Studio

34. Opportunities
• Video Camera / Film Studio
• Microphone / Recording Studio
• Wireless Internet (at school)

35. Opportunities
• Video Camera / Film Studio
• Microphone / Recording Studio
• Wireless Internet (at school)
• Digital work samples

36. Leading the Way

37. Leading the Way
• First for a WA public school

38. Leading the Way
• First for a WA public school
• Highly successful overseas
and in private schools

39. Leading the Way
• First for a WA public school
• Highly successful overseas
and in private schools
• Lighthouse effect

40. A New Way of Learning

41. A New Way of Learning
• Laptops approximately 50%
of the time

42. A New Way of Learning
• Laptops approximately 50%
of the time
• Lessons pitched at just the
right level

43. A New Way of Learning
• Laptops approximately 50%
of the time
• Lessons pitched at just the
right level
• New ways of presenting
work

44. A New Way of Learning
• Laptops approximately 50%
of the time
• Lessons pitched at just the
right level
• New ways of presenting
work

45. What’s Included?

46. What’s Included?
• 13” Apple MacBook

47. What’s Included?
• 13” Apple MacBook
• Backpack-style bag

48. What’s Included?
• 13” Apple MacBook
• Backpack-style bag
• Full on-site warranty

49. What’s Included?
• 13” Apple MacBook
• Backpack-style bag
• Full on-site warranty
• 24 hour technical support

50. What’s Included?
• 13” Apple MacBook
• Backpack-style bag
• Full on-site warranty
• 24 hour technical support
• Comprehensive insurance

51. Equity

52. Equity
• School will own a pool of laptops
• Available (in school hours) for families
experiencing hardship
• Use when rental laptops are being repaired
• But need a critical mass

53. Why leasing?
• Spreads the cost
• Up-to-date machines
• Always under warranty
• Option to buy at the end of
lease

54. Why Apple?

55. Why Apple?
• Outstanding tools for learning

56. Why Apple?
• Outstanding tools for learning
• Established relationship

57. Why Apple?
• Outstanding tools for learning
• Established relationship
• Dual-platform (Can run
Windows too)

58. Why Apple?
• Outstanding tools for learning
• Established relationship
• Dual-platform (Can run
Windows too)
• Reliable and durable

59. Why Apple?
• Outstanding tools for learning
• Established relationship
• Dual-platform (Can run
Windows too)
• Reliable and durable
• Virus resistant

60. Benefits for Families
• ‘Family machine’
• Parent support and training
• Improved access for younger
students
• Possibility of subsidies for large
families

61. School Commitment
• Staff very supportive
• Investment in infrastructure
• Professional Learning Focus for 2008
• Staff Mentoring / training

62. Internet Safety

63. Internet Safety
• Net Safety training for all students

64. Internet Safety
• Net Safety training for all students
• Protective Behaviours training

65. Internet Safety
• Net Safety training for all students
• Protective Behaviours training
• Filtering and monitoring at school

66. Internet Safety
• Net Safety training for all students
• Protective Behaviours training
• Filtering and monitoring at school
• Acceptable Use Policy

67. Internet Safety
• Net Safety training for all students
• Protective Behaviours training
• Filtering and monitoring at school
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Parent Information Evenings

68. Decision-making process
• Decision for school
community
• Parent survey
• 2008 Student
Requirements List

69. Questions and Discussion

70. Thank you