New tech trend breaking down learning barriers
With rural students having limited access to educational resources, schools in these areas are turning to a revolutionary technology trend for help
With rural students having limited access to educational resources, schools in these areas are turning to a revolutionary technology trend for help
Virtual schooling is providing rural and remote students the same – or even better – curriculum opportunities as metropolitan students. Aurora College principal, Chris Robertson explains.
New Zealand’s first ‘virtual school’ has doubled its enrollments over the past four years, boding well for a similar project in Australia.
A new report warns that a rising population is putting more pressure on schools’ resources, but some principals are already one step ahead.
Aurora College’s virtual classrooms are not only the first of their kind in Australia but are also globally unique, says the school’s principal, Chris Robertson.