For teachers there is the opportunity to access the latest ideas and developments around the world, with articles, lesson plans and collaborative projects available to all on the world wide web. Students are provided with an unlimited information resource on the world wide web that is far beyond the realms of the school library. They can also communicate with each other through pen pal projects, play games, get the latest sports results or just 'surf' the net for interesting or required information. E-mail allows students and teachers to communicate with others across Australia and overseas as well as take part in collaborative projects between schools. Mailing lists or list servers allow the sharing of ideas and information by groups with a common interest.
News groups provide access to discussion groups on particular subjects.
The new library computers now being used by the students. The school has undertaken to provide training for its staff so that they are familiar with this technology and are up to date with current views on how to incorporate these resources into their learning programmes. So far this year, the staff have been in-serviced in three key areas using the 'Internet in the Curriculum' professional development materials. The introduction of the library computers further compliments our existing school resources in the Information Technology area. The school has an air-conditioned computer laboratory that has 19 available computers, five also with internet access.