Technology is key to learners' achievement of world class standards. First and foremost is the critical need for students to be able to access information, manipulate data, synthesise concepts and creatively express ideas to others using video, text and audio media. Technology can virtually bring the world to the child, providing a depth and richness of instructional approaches to reach children of all learning modalities. The child becomes a "knowledge architect" using the rich resources at his/her fingertips through technology to bring personal meaning and expression to knowledge.

Secondly, technology is an administrative tool that can bring efficiency to the management and assessment realms of education. The power of the technology allows easy tracking of student work enabling teachers to develop and maintain individual learning profiles for all learners. Our changing society and workplace demand citizens who can take responsibility for their own learning and well being. Educational practices, which can develop these citizens, are dependent on the adequate and appropriate infusion of technology to support the education system.

It is imperative for all students to have access to information via technology as a basis for lifelong learning.

It is essential for all learners, including educators, to process and manage information through the skilful use of technology.

Skilful use of technology supports the development of process skills such as flexibility, adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration which are essential to success in our rapidly changing information age.

Technology allows us to better serve the diverse learning styles of our students and educate them for a wider range of intelligence (e.g., verbal/linguistic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal -- H. Gardner).

Technology maximises productivity and efficiency and enables our school to better prepare students for future learning.

Rigorous, flexible student-centred programs which meet the individual learning needs of all students and respond to their diversity.

Ongoing assessment of students, program and methods which provide for instruction/program modification and recognition of different levels of student achievement.

A collaborative planning, problem solving, and decision making process for achieving school improvement.

The school is providing a safe and caring learning environment.

Acceptance of background and physical differences within the school and community ensuring an environment free from insult, discriminatory behaviour, and malice is established.

Expand classroom tools for teaching and learning.

Provide for the integration of multiple resources for existing and emerging curriculum.

Enable learning community to communicate more effectively, access and process information, and work productively.

Link the classroom with educational resources within the building, country and worldwide.

Create a collaborative environment for project oriented activities.

Increase the productivity of students as they work toward attaining learning outcomes.

Encourage the use of multimedia tools enabling students to become active and experiential learners.

Enable learning to involve partnerships within the school, the community, and with other organisations.

1. Students will communicate through applications software. Create well-written documents using integrated software.

2. Students will communicate visually, graphically and artistically through multi-media presentations. Use a variety of technology (computers, scanners, calculators, copiers, audio equipment, cameras).

3. Students will communicate through networks and telecommunication. Use computer networks and telecommunications (electronic mail)

1. Students will access and retrieve electronic information.
Use on-site electronic resources (encyclopedias etc).
Use networks to access information (World Wide Web).
Use electronic mail to send and retrieve information.

2. Students will interpret and evaluate information to support learning in all content areas.

1. Students will use technology to enhance their productivity.
Use technology to develop learning skills.
Use technology to support the development of process skills in all content areas.
Develop strategies for problem solving, critical and creative thinking. Create high quality multi-media products.
Develop creativity and innovation through the use of technology.

2. Students will develop basic technology skills.
Select and access technology appropriate to needs.
Use correct starting and exiting procedures.
Develop keyboarding skills.
Operate peripheral devices.
Use technology independently and cooperatively.
Use technology safely and ethically.