The Department of Education has announced that thousands of NSW students are to be loaned digital devices so they can continue their studies at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department said it was focused on getting resources to students in need as soon as possible.
“Learning from home takes many forms, including online and offline resources and printed materials such as worksheets and classwork,” the Department said.
“The Department is currently exploring a number of ways students can continue to access learning from home where they do not have a laptop, tablet, mobile device or internet connection,” it said.
“Schools have actively worked to provide additional devices where they are able to and loaned school devices where possible.”
It said principals had provided it with advice on the number of additional devices and hardware needed.
“Priority will be given to HSC students, those with a disability or in need of specialised equipment, students in rural and remote communities, young people in out of home care and those from a low socioeconomic background,” the Department said.
It said that where there was no internet connectivity or mobile or telephone services in the area, workbooks and textbooks would be provided to students in hardcopy or on a USB.
