Technology
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) offer teachers and children educational tools and resources which extend their learning environment. When used to support the aims, principles and objectives of the Primary School Curriculum, these technology tools have the potential to augment and transform classroom learning and teaching.

Specific aims for ICT use in the primary school include:
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• to enable the child to use a range of ICT tools in a relevant curriculum context

• to enable the child to develop and use ICT skills in the attainment of curriculum learning objectives

• to foster the child’s confidence in his or her use of ICT, through enjoyable learning experiences

• to develop the child’s understanding and practice of the safe use of ICT

• to enable the child to overcome barriers of access to learning resources caused by geographic location, culture, or language

• to enable the child to use ICT to support his or her learning effectively and creatively

• to inform the child’s attitudes regarding the role of ICT in society, including the benefits and challenges of ICT use
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• to support the development of the child’s social skills through cooperative learning and problem-solving.