Digital education revolution program – national secondary schools computer fund

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21 February 2011The aim of the Digital Education Revolution (DER) is to contribute sustainable and meaningful change to teaching and learning in Australian schools that will prepare students for further education, training and to live and work in a digital world. Through the DER, the Government is providing $2.4 billion over seven years to:

  • provide for new information and communication technology (ICT) equipment for all secondary schools with students in years 9 to 12 through the National Secondary School Computer Fund
  • support the deployment of high speed broadband connections to Australian schools
  • support systemic change to increase the level of ICT proficiency for teachers and school leaders across Australia to embed the use of ICT in teaching and learning and support the development of innovative projects and research that enable professional learning in the use of ICT
  • support the development of high-quality digital tools, resources and infrastructure that can support the Australian Curriculum
  • enable parents to participate in their child’s education through online learning and access
  • support mechanisms to provide vital assistance for schools in the deployment of ICT.

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