Released 04/01/2022
This week more than 3,600 ACT public secondary students have received a Chromebook device that will continue to support their access to technology for learning in an increasingly digital world.
The ACT Government has provided Chromebooks to every secondary public school student in years 7 to 12 since February 2018, a nation-leading investment in digital education providing public school students with equitable access to the tools they need for learning.
The 2021-22 Budget includes more than $21 million over the next four years to ensure all year 7 to 12 students have access to a Chromebook. Another $2.8 million over four years has been allocated to provide internet access to secondary school students who don’t have access to the internet at home and for additional e-safety resources for students and parents.
Chromebooks ensure all students can access high quality online learning resources. During periods of remote learning Chromebooks significantly assisted public school students and helped to ensure they stayed connected with their school, teachers, and classmates.
Supporting learning anywhere and anytime through digital platforms, and providing Chromebooks for high school and college students, is an important part of the ACT Government’s Future of Education Strategy.
Students need to be empowered with the knowledge, skills and confidence to learn. Using Chromebooks, students have access to collaboration and research tools beyond those typically available in a traditional classroom.
It was great to be able to join a class of year 7 Wanniassa School students online today to hear more from them about the importance of having access to a loaned Chromebook during remote learning last year. Now, as they start their high school years, these students have received their own Chromebook.
ACT public schools also focus on educating students to be safe online to help them become good, and safe, digital citizens which is why the ACT Government is continuing to invest in e-safety programs.
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Yvette Berry, MLA | Media Releases