1. Aids in developing higher-order thinking skills
1.1. Bloom's taxonomy
1.1.1. Creating
1.1.2. Evaluating
1.1.2.1. Reflection
1.1.3. Analysing
1.1.4. Applying
1.1.5. Understanding
1.1.6. Remembering
2. Authentic Learning
2.1. Creates an engaging learning environment
2.1.1. Reduces distractions
2.2. Links to student interests
2.2.1. Student engagment
2.2.2. Motivation
2.2.3. Better results
2.2.4. Positive behaviour
2.3. Links to real life applications
3. Communicating with others
3.1. Receive feedback which can be accessed easily and continuously
3.1.1. Classroom teacher
3.1.2. Other students
3.1.3. Other teachers
3.1.4. Experts from around the world
3.1.5. Family
3.2. Sharing work with people outside of school
3.2.1. Family
3.2.2. Friends
3.3. Social development
3.3.1. Builds positive relationships with others
3.4. Consider different perspectives and ideas
4. Organisation
4.1. Storing ideas in one place
4.2. Saving work to refer back to
4.3. Creating goals or aims
4.3.1. Giving students a sense of purpose
4.4. Saves time
4.5. Teaches time management skills
5. To help students become successful learners - Melbourne Declaration
5.1. Fitting in with the rapid technological changes in society.
5.1.1. Flexible users of technology
5.2. To ensure students are creative and productive users of technology.
5.2.1. Students will need to be highly education in ICTs to be successful in employment.
5.3. Development of useful ICT skills
5.4. Make connections between all KLAs (Key Learning Areas)
6. To promote equity
6.1. Can help students with learning disabilities
6.1.1. ESL students
6.1.2. Dyslexic students
6.1.3. Autistic students
6.1.4. ADHD students
6.1.5. Students with vision impairments
6.2. Can be used to create individual learning paths which cater for diverse learning needs
6.3. Can create an inclusive environment
6.3.1. Communication
6.3.2. Participation
7. Because I have to...
7.1. It is a requirement of The Australian Curriculum.
7.2. Requirements of the principle
7.3. The school is aiming to use more ICTs in learning.
8. Improved results
8.1. Monitoring student understanding
8.2. Identifying prior knowledge of students
8.2.1. Helps make learning relevant and authentic