Rationale

The Internet can extend teaching and learning beyond the walls of the
classroom. It provides access to global information resources and activities,
and allows communication with users across the world.

The Internet provides opportunities to develop students' capabilities in
information handling and communication. It also promotes their awareness
of, and confidence in, using various computer-based technologies. This
creates educational challenges and users need to develop the ability to
evaluate and verify the information and ideas they encounter. The Internet
provides a medium for rapid, low-cost publishing of children's work.

The use of the Internet in teaching and learning supports student-centred
learning; it promotes the development of information and communication
skills and encourages collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. The
multimedia presentation of the Internet suits a range of teaching and learning
styles and can be highly motivating for students.

Aims Of Using The Internet

The use of the Internet in learning should:-

enhance students' learning opportunities and outcomes in all key
learning areas from Kindergarten to Year 6.

assist students to develop the information and communication skills
necessary to use the Internet effectively and appropriately.

reflect key community values.

Strategies For Addressing Internet Access Issues

Students should use the Departmental Internet service safely, effectively and
responsibly. Strategies that address access by students to inappropriate
material or peopleand ensure appropriate usage need to be considered.
These strategies fall into the following categories:
*Technical
*Supervisory
*Student Learning
*Safety and Privacy

Page1of6