Delighted to release the report – Future-focused learning in connected communities – developed by the 21st Century Learning Reference Group. It sets out ten strategic priorities including the creation of modern learning environments that are vibrant and safe, investment in high-quality content and systems, and development of collaborative networks for teachers and leaders to share ideas. The Government has invested over $700 million in digital infrastructure to schools. This investment includes $211 million towards the N4L managed network to provide schools with predictable, fast uncapped internet with content filtering and network security services. The rollout of the managed network has exceeded expectations, and we expect over 700 schools to be connected by the end of the year. The report is comprehensive and covers potential device policies and further professional development for teachers. We want to ensure young people are even better equipped with 21st century skills and I have no doubt that this report will help us achieve that. I would like to thank the Chair and members of the group for their work in developing this report. Our schools are transforming the way they teach with new technologies. We want to give all students and teachers the opportunity to achieve and innovate at school and beyond. The report provides a powerful vision for the future and will help inform government planning around 21st century skills and digital competencies. I intend to provide a formal response to the report in due course.
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 02:57:43 +0000
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