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The computer room is located next to the Library, facing Hope Street. It contains 16 iMacs and one iBook networked together and linked to a file server as well as a Smartboard and Lightprobe. It was established in 1996 and has undergone many changes in technology since then. Each class is timetabled to have 1 hour per week of computer studies. Children are also allowed to access the computers at lunch time to complete publishing tasks, learn new applications, check emails or complete digital portfolios. |
Every
computer is linked to the internet using the Department of
Education's Web Services. Each student must log in to access
all programs. Pupils and teachers have their own folders
containing programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint,
Inspiration, Kid Pix Studio, Garageband, Imovie and Claris
Homepage. Students
at Warialda Public School spend a great deal of time
creating and updating their Digital Portfolios. Here they
display their classwork for the year, which they share with
their parents at interview time. They also archive all work
created from previous years. Digital Portfolios are a
fantastic way of seeing how a student grows throughout their
time at Warialda Public School. All student portfolios are
accessable through the school's Intranet.
