Connecting students to the world beyond the classroom is an important element in providing them with the 21st century skills to become part of the knowledge economy. In Australia, more than 4000 schools have video conferencing equipment with which to connect to an extraordinary range of activities, events and people beyond the classroom walls.
This term teachers can take advantage of events being run by some of Australia’s most prestigious cultural organisations. The Sydney Opera House will take students on a tour of the house or help them to understand the significance of our indigenous heritage at Bennelong Point.
National Rugby League through its outreach program One Community, will lead students in an understanding of the history of the game and why it was so important during World War 1 and the Great Depression.
The Royal Botanic Gardens will assist students to understand the life cycle of plants and our Primary Producers will help students understand the process of food production from paddock to plate.
In support of Plastic Free July the Manly Council’s Environmental Centre will run a significant environmental project with schools. A new content provider this is an opportunity for many schools to benefit from their expertise. The ever popular Fizzics education will also provide a range of STEM activities via VC.
The ELECTROBOARD Education calendar is not the only source of amazing video conferencing events for students in Australia. The Virtual Excursions Australia group is hosting a Science Festival where schools will be able to take advantage of a range of events that cultural institutions and other providers are delivering. http://www.virtualexcursionsaustralia.com.au/scifest-2015/
The NSW DART connections team also run a fantastic range of events for NSWDEC schools that other schools can also join.
http://dartconnections.org.au/
In order for your schools to register quickly and easily it is useful to subscribe to CONNECTme our online update for quick and easy registration for these events.
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