Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
(Computers, interactional touch whiteboards, digital camera, scanner, software programs, video etc.)

Students use ICT to access, process, manage and present information, model and control events, construct new understandings and communicate with others. 

All students have access to IBM compatible computers in their classrooms, which are networked to the file server in the Library.  In addition, each class receives skill based lessons to complement class theme work in school’s Computer Lab from our ICT teacher.

The introduction of the SMART board interactive whiteboard initiative into Chalcot Lodge Primary has led our school into the next phase of education and is part of our plan to create a new learning culture, in which teachers are focussed on using interactive activities to teach students through fun educational experiences.

Each classroom has been equipped with an interactive touch whiteboard, data projector, scanner, speakers, microscope and digital camera.  This brilliant interactive learning technology enables students to focus on what they want and need to learn as part of their investigation into the topics being studied.  It is used as an integral part of daily lessons for all students in the classroom.  This amazing technology enhances the development of the student’s creativity and promotes the broadening of their problem solving and communication skills as they explore concepts and share ideas.  The SMARTboard brings the world into each classroom; it really brings learning to life and captures the students’ imagination and enthusiasm in all aspects of the curriculum.

To maintain student safety and wellbeing, students can access the Internet through the DEECD’s protected site but do not have access to the World Wide Web.