Devices
For Learning
Students use a range of technologies every day to enrich their lives and support their learning. They are used to access information immediately and from any location, and to support teaching and learning. Use of technology allows students to:
- Work collaboratively, sharing ideas and interacting with their peers, both at home and at school
- Improve their research skills
- Become independent learners
- Become responsible digital citizens
Effective use of technology can enhance student learning and is used frequently throughout the MGHS curriculum. Both the SACE and the Australian Curriculum require students to have highly developed independent learning skills, research skills and the ability to present their work using a range of media.
Laptop Program
Mitcham Girls High School’s Laptop Program aims to facilitate and enhance the overall learning experience with a standardised platform for ICT equipment. The program provides access to purchase preselected devices from an approved reseller portal. This ensures compatibility and support for educational needs at Mitcham Girls High School (MGHS).
The devices will be configured and managed by MGHS while students attend the school, ensuring software is updated and hardware is maintained.
This program will roll up with the students as they progress through the years, eventually covering all year levels by 2030. For Year 9 to 12 students who started during or before 2024, the previous BYOD program will be supported. These students may continue to use their existing devices.
If a new device is needed at any stage, families are encouraged to purchase a device from the portal for collection from MGHS. MGHS will configure the device, unless requested by the family. Devices purchased from outside the portal can be supported when negotiated with the school, but warranty or repairs will need to be resolved by the parents or caregivers.
Benefits of the new Program
- Access to commercial hardware at educational pricing
- 3-year extended warranty on Windows devices
- Optional Accidental Damage Protection or Apple Care is available on all listed devices (highly recommended and encouraged)
- MGHS ICT will arrange warranty and/or accidental damage repairs where possible with the reseller, saving families time. (Costs from suppliers may apply)
- Enables teachers to understand what student devices are capable of when it comes to different software they may use for learning
- MGHS ICT can maintain updates to the operating systems and software packages
How to Order a laptop
The school has partnered with Learning with Technologies (LWT) to provide up-to-date and reliable devices at educational pricing. Laptops will be delivered weekly to MGHS for configuration and then made available for collection from the school. Collection times and days may vary depending on the time of year.
Laptop Program Purchasing portal
If you have any questions, please contact ICT Support by phone 8272 8233 or email dl.0903.ictadmin@schools.sa.edu.au