Windows into the classroom

Paul´s Grammar school in Sydney, Australia, provides a world of exciting and challenging learning experiences for the students. Working from class web pages and with schools from a number of countries around the globe, these students use a wide range of technologies as an integral tool in the classroom. The students have created discussion boards to assist with assignments, web pages to display their completed work, videos and powerful PowerPoint presentations to broaden their perspective on delivering oral presentations to the class and wider audiences. Each student is also compiling a file of work from different curriculum areas throughout the year to create a digital portfolio that will be included with their end of year report. Technology is enabling these students to develop independence and greater responsibility for their own learning. It has changed the nature of the classroom and has enriched the learning environment exponentially.