Interactive
Distance Learning (IDL)
Remote
Schools Bandwidth Map
Distance Education and flexible learning programs have been
a long established feature in education service delivery in
the NT with services being delivered through Katherine School
of the Air, Alice Springs School of the Air and Northern Territory
Open Education College. In addition the Distance Learning Services are conducting a Virtual Schools Trial.
For more information go to https://portal.ntschools.net/sites/NTSites/NTVirtualSchool/default.aspx
The distance learning service will be available to
- Remote homesteads and communities
- Remote Schools
- Remote Training Centres
- Urban and regional schools as required
Remote Education and Conferencing Tool (REACT) software enables staff and students from remote and urban locations to interact within a high quality communications environment including satellite and Schools WAN infrastructure.
REACT provides
- Interactive Distance Learning - urban and remote students use personal computers that collectively form a ‘Virtual classroom’ which enables interaction and communication
- Video conferencing facilities so urban and remote corporate staff can participate eg in Professional Learning activities
Features
REACT capabilities vary depending on the bandwidth available at each schools/site. Features include:
- live synchronous audio and video from all participants
- a range of collaborative tools including pen, highlighter, images and text
- Interactivity including shared desktops, file transfers and Internet browsers
For further information go to the IDL Portal Site.
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