Milestone+3+Goal+1

Rules were needed to start new entrants and junior school students off with good habits in being ICT citizens. Children discussed and formulated guidelines / rules for computer use within the classroom [|Computer use.pdf] It is hoped that as children progress through the school these guidelines become second nature to allow for internet searching to be ingrained in inquiry learning for all. It was recognised that safety on the internet should be based in education and trust rather than just banning or restricting sites as students need to be safe at all times online not just while at school. ﻿ ||  Example: This process involved the specific ICT teaching in: digital camera techniques, caring for equipment, photography skills, macro/micro, downloading, uploading images, powerpoint techniques, creating new slides, saving, presenting. This was a new entrant/junior class and as such was quite high teacher driven at times. Next steps would be for students to become more independent with this ICT work and to link pictures to words in presentations in future. ||
 * **National Goal 1 - Students to become successful digital citizens. ** ||
 * **Cluster Goals** || **Hikutaia School indicators and evidence.** ||
 * Students having an awareness and responsible attitude towards working in online areas and with other digital resources || A contract between school and home for student internet use has been developed [[file:Cybersafety and publication of images agreement.pdf]]. This will highlight the way that the internet can benefit learning and give practical advice on how to be safe online both at school and at home for students. It was recognised at our school that students need constant reminders on internet safety but not in such a way that it would prevent our access to beneficial learning areas. Students are beginning to use safe and responsible ways of working in online areas following class lessons on cybersafety. Sites such as [|cybersafety site for children] and safety precautions are being examined and discussed in classes.
 * Students are developing facility in all forms of literacy and numeracy in order to communicate and problem solve more effectively. || Students’ literacy and numeracy levels are increasing so that they communicate and problem solve effectively and confidently within and beyond the classroom. New Entrants learning that pictures and words create a story created digital story books.