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Digital Learning Technology is part of a learner's life at school and beyond. Our 1:World Digital Learning Programme aims to inspire creative thinking and collaboration, as well as extend learning beyond the classroom.

The integration of technology at Mercedes College is purposeful and allows students to make meaning of its use in authentic contexts. Technology is utilised to provide students with meaningful opportunities to enhance inquiry in creative ways and to support them to participate fully in their learning.

Mercedes College recognises that students today have different needs from those in the past, particularly concerning digital technologies, and we aim to prepare them for a continually evolving digital age. The development of learning and innovation skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication is an integral part of this Program, which continues to address the opportunities and challenges that new and emerging technologies are bringing to contemporary teaching and learning.

Attributes of a digital age learner

  1. An empowered learner | "I use technology to set goals, work toward achieving them, and demonstrate my learning".
  2. A digital citizen | "I understand the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world."
  3. A knowledge constructor | “I critically select, evaluate and synthesise digital resources into a collection that reflects my learning and builds my knowledge.”
  4. An innovative designer | “I solve problems by creating new and imaginative solutions using a variety of digital tools.”
  5. A computational thinker | “I identify authentic problems, work with data and use a step-by-step process to automate solutions.”
  6. A creative communicator | “I communicate effectively and express myself creatively using different tools, styles, formats and digital needs.”
  7. A global collaborator | “I strive to broaden my perspective, understand others, and work effectively in teams using digital tools.”

Source: The International Society for Technology in Education.

Mercedes College engages an educational strategy to provide students with opportunities to develop the key skills and aptitudes needed as digital age learners. Our 1:World Digital Learning Guide provides recommendations for devices and processes that maximise these opportunities at all stages of learning.

Families needing assistance with their digital learning and communication platforms are asked to contact our ICT Help Desk | support@mercedes.catholic.edu.au