The College has a digital learning plan which outlines the structure and vision for digital technology development in the school, with the primary focus on aiding the use of technology in learning and teaching.  The College is committed to embedding digital technologies within learning, teaching and assessment practices, empowering staff and students to become confident, competent and reflective practitioners. Our school community have the opportunity to develop collaborative and cooperative learning skills through the use of digital technologies, enabling and developing our ethos and well-being programmes in the process.  

 

The digital learning program in Gonzaga College SJ has evolved in recent years to introduce iPads for students. After years of using general sets of iPads the College began to roll out a 1:1 iPad plan in September 2023, with all first year students using an iPad for education in order to fully maximise the potential of digital learning in the classroom. The iPad and Microsoft 365  were chosen as the device and platform, that would best bring our vision to practise. Harnessing the power the Microsoft 365 platform, cloud storage has enabled our students to access content from any device, anywhere and at any time.

 

Infrastructure and support

 

• All staff and students have access to Microsoft 365 accounts 

• 2 fully furnished computer rooms with 25 Windows desktop PCs in each 

• 1 set of iPad trolleys with 24 iPads

• All teachers have an iPad pro 13” device with Apple Pencil and Logitech keyboard 

• All classrooms set up with Apple TV for wireless connectivity 

• Library with 6 Windows Desktop PCs 

• A digital learning team set up to deliver program of staff training and lead development of school plan 

 

Staff continue to engage in teacher professional development via school training on specific applications, voluntary teach meet sessions and digital learning workshops. Teachers and students have access to technologies in order to augment the teaching and learning experience. These learning experiences enhance their creativity, encourage engaged thinkers and skilled communicators, while empowering students to take ownership of their own learning. The use of technology in assessment for learning is a focus for our staff, ensuring all pupils are offered the best opportunity to succeed in their learning.