As of 2025 all students in Year 3 -6 will have access to their own device.
Implementing 1:1 laptops in the classroom transforms the educational experience by providing students with personalised access to technology and resources. This initiative fosters a more interactive and engaging learning environment, allowing students to explore subjects at their own pace and delve deeper into areas of interest. With their own devices, students can collaborate seamlessly on projects, access a wealth of online materials, and develop essential digital literacy skills necessary for the 21st century. Furthermore, 1:1 laptops facilitate differentiated instruction, enabling teachers to tailor lessons to meet diverse learning needs and styles, ultimately enhancing student achievement and motivation.
New technologies are transforming the classroom....
Students of the 21st century have taken to the changes with ease. Technology is so integral to everyday life outside of school that it’s only natural to be navigating touch-screen laptops.
A new era of education
Research shows the use of laptops in the classroom has a multitude of educational benefits. One study by software company Microsoft, whose software suite features on the laptops, found that the use of personal computers in the classroom increases students’ motivation and fosters a more positive attitude toward studying.
The changing classroom
While the laptops are moving the classroom environment into the future, there is still some way to go in developing electronic teaching resources and understanding how to maximise student use of the technology in lessons.