Devonport High School Information

Devonport High School is currently widely acknowledged and respected for the following broad characteristics: 1. Pioneering the use of an Intranet as a means of teacher moderated "on-line" delivery. Our aim has been to maximize an intranet's potential in the following areas: Individualised Curricula, richness of content, changing the Student-Teacher relationship, efficiency and flexibility of access to resources and student exposure to modes of independent learning. (Our inclusion in the Good Schools Network was recognition by outside reviewers of our early work and intentions in this field. Staff from the school have been invited to present aspects of our work in a wide range of forums both locally and interstate. 2. Consistent planning and application of all available resources to both physically provide and integrate information technology into the daily experience of students and; through persistent but sensitive provision of professional development, all teaching staff. 3. Sustained implementation of the broadest possible interpretation of an "open access" concept. This had not only included public use of the school building but, significantly, after hours, teacher supervised access for students, parents/other adults to our information technology centre and related resource centre. Additionally, school developed, internet based material has been provided for our students to provide 24 hours a day, all year round curriculum programs.