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❓ Hon Barbara Scott questions the government on integrating computers into the curriculum after an Auditor General's report found insufficient integration despite adequate computer numbers. The government outlines its e2c strategy involving network upgrades, teacher training, online curriculum, and a pilot program.

AnsweredQoN 201Legislative Council

Asked

28 August 2001

Member

Hon Barbara Scott

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Education

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A report released last month by the Auditor General into an $80 million computer program in government schools found that while there are enough computers for students, they are not being properly integrated into the curriculum.
How is the Government going to ensure this integration happens?

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Answered

18 September 2001

Responded by

Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Education

Response time

21 days

The strategy is known as e2c and the first step was the recently announced Telecommunications Tender under which Telstra and Optus were awarded preferred supplier status to provide high bandwidth networks between all schools. The strategy includes development of professional development for teachers and on-line curriculum. Furthermore, a pilot in the Fremantle district is being conducted to assess various technologies and the needs of teachers in the proper integration of technology into teaching and learning.

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