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Electronic Communications in Schools: An Interactive Bridge to Knowledge?

Electronic Communications in Schools: An Interactive Bridge to Knowledge?. Presented by :. Andrew Buckley Wendy Mason Helen Cloudsley Christy Roberts. What is Electronic Communication? From Fax Machine to the Future. Computer-Based Learning Intranet and Internet Use Emails

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Electronic Communications in Schools: An Interactive Bridge to Knowledge?

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  1. Electronic Communications in Schools:An Interactive Bridge to Knowledge? Presented by: Andrew Buckley Wendy Mason Helen Cloudsley Christy Roberts

  2. What is Electronic Communication? From Fax Machine to the Future. • Computer-Based Learning • Intranet and Internet Use • Emails • Instant Messaging – Text Messaging • Web cam • Internet phone calls

  3. Are children safe? • Access of unauthorised sites • Security for the inexperienced • Software • Monitoring • Inappropriate Content • Age, religious beliefs and community ideals • Racial hatred, bullying and violence

  4. Education for all – Bridging the distance • Distance Education • Remote locations • External students • School of the Air • Students with Disabilities • Vision impaired • Physical disability • Students with Learning difficulties

  5. Instant Feedback • Teacher/Student Ratios • Work at individual pace • Prevents practicing incorrect answers • Communication between Parents/Care-givers and Educational Institutions

  6. The Bridge to Success • Equal opportunity for all • Businesses are changing the way they work • Highly skilled workforce

  7. Conclusion • Helping children cope – the benefits outweigh the risks • Education to all • Instant feedback • The bridge to success

  8. References For further information and details about the information contained in this presentation, please refer to the paper by: Buckley, A., Cloudsley, H., Mason, W. and Roberts, C. (2007) Electronic Communications in Schools:An Interactive Bridge to Knowledge? Toowoomba Australia: University of Southern Queensland.

  9. Thank you for joining us for this short presentation. We hope you now feel more comfortable with Electronic Communications in Schools. We will be remaining at the venue for some time so please feel free to talk to us or pose a question. Andrew Buckley Helen Cloudsley Wendy Mason Christy Roberts Proudly supported by:

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