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** Switched On Learning at Hawick High School ** ** Mission Statement ** We aim to place ICT at the core of the Hawick High School learning community, providing a range of technologies, and enhancing the capabilities and creativity required for transformative, lifelong learning in the classroom, across the school and in the community.


 * The Switched On Learning Vision **


 * Pupils will: **
 * Have access to ICT whenever and wherever it is beneficial to learning, both in and out of school. This will be achieved through a blended approach to the provision of ICT involving local authority, school and personally owned devices, ensuring equitable ‘1:1’ access for all.
 * Make effective use of online learning resources and tools (eg Edmodo and Glow) and a wide range of ICT applications to demonstrate and improve their learning across the whole curriculum.
 * Use online tools such as Edmodo, email and videoconferencing to communicate and collaborate with classmates, teachers and with the wider world where appropriate.
 * Develop safe and responsible attitudes and aptitudes relating to technology that will enable them to engage effectively in lifelong learning and the world of work.
 * Agree to a code of conduct for the use of ICT within the school.


 * Staff will: **
 * Raise the achievement of all pupils through the development of ICT and the effective deployment of a range of stimulating and creative technologies for learning across the whole curriculum and age range.
 * Improve communication, effectively manage administration and contribute to school decision-making by using ICT with colleagues.
 * Use management information systems to effectively track, monitor and report on pupil progress.
 * Continue to improve their ICT capabilities through the school CPD programme.
 * Contribute to communication with parents and the wider community via the school website, Social Media, Edmodo and Glow.


 * Parents will: **
 * Access information about the life and work of the school via the school website, Edmodo, Social Media and Glow.
 * Work in partnership with the school to support learning through the use of Edmodo, Glow and other online resources as appropriate.
 * Obtain information about their child’s progress through regular tracking and monitoring reports.


 * The Switched On Learning Group will: **
 * Continue to develop the school’s ICT vision and ensure its effective implementation, with reference to local authority and national priorities, and in consultation with staff, pupils and parents.

2015/16 Action PLan