In the dynamic landscape of 21st-century education, the deployment of Chromebooks at Melrose High School has proven to be a transformative strategy in enhancing the delivery of online education and ensuring an equitable distribution of technology among students. Chromebooks facilitate an enriched online learning environment. With seamless integration into Google’s suite of educational tools and apps, students can easily access assignments, partake in interactive learning sessions, and collaborate in real time with their peers and educators. This integration is crucial for cultivating digital literacy skills that are indispensable in today’s digital-centric world.
Chromebooks are designed with robust security features that protect against malware and unauthorized access, which is a critical consideration as cybersecurity threats continue to escalate. This built-in security ensures that the digital welfare of students is safeguarded, allowing them to explore the vast resources of the internet safely.
Since the beginning of 2018 the ACT Government will be providing Canberra public secondary students with a Chromebook laptop device under the Better Schools for our kids - technology enabled learning program. The program aligns with the "Learn Anywhere" philosophy, and it is expected that devices will be managed by students, stored at home and brought to school on a daily basis fully charged.
Related documents
- Better Schools for our Kids - Technology Enabled Learning Booklet
- Chromebook registration form
- Acceptable use of ICT – Parent and Students Guidelines
- Mobile Phones Policy
