Empowering Students for 21st Century Learning
At Park Ridge State High School, we are committed to ensuring every student has access to the best possible educational outcomes and is prepared to meet the complex demands of the 21st century. As part of this commitment, we operate as a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) school.
Integrating technology into everyday learning enhances engagement, creativity, and collaboration. Through the use of personal devices, students can:
Communicate effectively with teachers
Collaborate in online groups
Submit assignments digitally
Watch educational videos
Conduct research for projects
Complete quizzes and exams
Research consistently shows that students with personal devices achieve stronger educational outcomes. The benefits of our BYOD program include:
Greater motivation, confidence, and engagement through familiar technology
Increased autonomy and responsibility in learning
Development of digital citizenship and online responsibility
Seamless integration of technology between school and home
Opportunities for broader collaboration within and beyond our school community
(Alberta Government, 2012; Lee, Levins, Hubbard & Freedman, 2013; Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, 2008; Nielsen, 2013; Wainwright, 2013; Sweeney & Intelligent Business Research Services Ltd., 2012).
Our BYOD program does not replace traditional learning methods — it complements and extends them, equipping students with essential skills for life and employment in a digital world.
At Park Ridge State High School, we believe it is our responsibility to provide rich, future-focused learning experiences that build digital literacy, citizenship, and workforce readiness. We are proud to take this important step forward in empowering our students for success in the 21st century.