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Bridging the digital divide

A joint venture between TAFE NSW, communications company Optus and the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts uses satellites to boost Aboriginal vocational learning in remote areas. The courses include technology, building, food and home tutoring and are delivered with the use of mobile satellite trailers, permanent satellites and laptops. The courses are received with much enthusiasm by the students, and the teachers are very committed and dedicated. More courses are planned. Interactive distance learning (IDL) also enhances the community's capacity through access to broader networks and services such as health education and business opportunities.

A joint venture between TAFE NSW, communications company Optus and the Commonwealth Department of Communications, ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Lester, Danny; Rickert, Maria
Date: 2005
Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; New South Wales
Journal title: Training agenda
Resource type: Article
Subjects: Vocational education and training; Indigenous people; Equity;
Technology; Evaluation; Providers of education and training; Culture; Demographics; Teaching and learning show more

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