I was watching the great debate last night and during her closing speech, Julia mentioned, in a long list of promises, that she would continue working to get computers to every child in the country. The fact that this statement was included in her final, best of the best, list of important issues that she felt she needed to be broadcast to the nation, is a good sign.
The importance of bridging the digital divide and bringing as many students as possible up to a level where they can learn on and be confident with new technologies is becoming more and more clear to Australia's politicians and the education sector. My investigations have helped me realise just how vital closing the digital divide is in helping disadvantaged students catch up to their peers. Not only for their immediate educational interests, but for their future opportunities.
I appreciate the fact that this issue is in the public eye enough to warrant mention is our red-headed PM's final words last night. I hope that the promise is followed through on, and I hope that programs like OLPC are embraced by the government and used as an important vehicle in overcoming the digital divide.
And thats about it!
a bunch of stuff written for LWT, Winter Term 2010. Lets hope Megan digs it!
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