ICT

=__ICT Vertical Team__=

Welcome to the ICT Vertical Team of Yarra Road PS.
Members: Ciaran, Georgina, Rachel, Elisha, Steph, Barry and Narelle. Click here for Original PowerPoint




 * Our Purpose**:

The purpose of the ICT Vertical Team is to assist staff with engaging students by providing meaningful ICT experiences that will enhance outcomes and prepare them for their future learning.


 * Our Vision** :

Staff Development: To empower all staff with skills, knowledge and confidence to embed ICT into all areas of the curriculum. Student Interaction: To utilise a range of meaningful learning technologies to motivate and engage students. Curriculum Design: To have planners that show evidence of ICT being embedded into all areas of the curriculum. Resources: To provide access to a reliable and up-to-date range of technologies to enable staff to deliver innovative curriculum.

**Team Motto**: When in doubt; Google!

 * Team Agreement: As a team, we feel the following points are crucial to ensure effectiveness:**
 * Communication: familiarising each other with our progress. Sharing of ideas. Set up an ICT Vertical Email Group. Comfortable to share thoughts and opinions.
 * Motivation: Comes from our goals. The overall 'need' to see ICT integrated across all curriculum areas. Links closely with Recognition.
 * Information: Best Practice. Directives/Advice from the Office of Innovation & Next Practice.
 * Achievable Objectives: Clear goals, milestones and targets.
 * Recognition: We will acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of the group and individuals within the group.
 * A non-threatening Environment: accept individual differences among all members. The right to speak our thoughts. Positive but constructive. Supportive. Willingness to contribute.