Nov 09 2008
E-Learning for indigenous population
A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald I found quite interesting and thought I might share it. The article is titled ‘E-learning ‘key to indigenous education’. (SMH 2008). The article tells how language and other barriers for remote communities can be a serious disadvantage. It comments on how some of this challenges can be overcome with the help of e-learning. An is another wonderful example of the scope and depth that some e-leaning techniques can offer. They claim
“Technology also helps to build the confidence of the most disadvantaged students, most of whom have reading and writing skills significantly less than mainstream children of similar age” (2008)
The program is supported by the federal Government and is attracting some attention and more importantly some funding.
“CDU researchers Ruth Wallace said the e-learning software was proving to be an effective tool in the education of Aboriginal children. Traditionally, indigenous learners would have to start with a written text not in their first language, she said.Now with e-learning, they can actually start with something that looks more relevant” (2008)
http://news.smh.com.au/national/elearning-key-to-indigenous-education-20081107-5jx1.html
