Yes, the double-edged sword of technology. You "hooked" me at the people directing the traffic! At times I think that's more efficient! In South Africa, in some schools we have a long way to go for connectivity and the ratio of computer work stations to learner. We could learn more from our Australian counterparts.
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I'm glad there was something in there that managed to entice you to read further. I only discovered that fact recently, and as I hadn't really thought about it before, was enthralled at the concept.
Australia has certainly been lucky in regard to technology in classrooms. Our government decided about a decade ago that it was something they needed to support. For that I am grateful. I would say that there are many countries that struggle with devices to student ratio, and I hope that they will one day experience the abundance we are fortunate enough to in Aus.
Thanks for your comment, @fionasfavourites.
These are all issues close to my heart. I originally trained to teach - in the 80's - so much of your history is mine. That we can learn from Aus is equally something that frustrates me. For 8 years I worked building relationships in SA with a uni from NSW with a focus on TVET and specifically on developing TVET teacher capacity. So. Anyhow, that was a past life...but i have happy memories of it and met some wonderful people who are now good mates.