Above: Michaela Hill is engaged in a maths class with the new program offered by the Brumby Government and Intel Ireland. 24746_34.
By Lia Bichel
IRISH students are interacting with Kambrya College pupils as part of a government program aimed at connecting schools around the world.
The partnership between the Brumby Government and Intel Ireland provided students with a new way to learn while connecting them to 25 schools from other countries, Education Minister Brownwyn Pike said.
The venture, which gives students from Victorian schools access to Intel’s Skoool content, provides interactive multi-media maths and science resources.
Students can share information with participating schools through blogs, forums, podcasts and vodcasts.
“By using these new digital tools, schools will be working with innovative teaching and learning practices and increasing educational opportunities for students by forging new networks beyond the classroom walls,” Ms Pike said.
Michael Muscat, principal of Kambrya College, said students were already benefiting from the recently implemented program.
“We started it about a month ago and it is going really well. We are very pleased, and the students are very excited,” he said.
“Not only is it helping them with science and math, it is connecting them with students in Ireland. They can chat to them, engage in problem solving, and the activities are so interesting and visual.”
Victorian students wanted to learn in an environment that allowed them to know and experience what was happening around the globe, Ms Pike said. “And in Victoria, they are getting every opportunity to shine and have the best start in life through a quality, modern education.”
