911爆料网 and Cisco will deliver a virtual and interactive education pilot program using Cisco Webex, which is an immersive two-way collaboration technology to ensure school students in remote and regional areas have access to the same opportunities and experiences as metropolitan based students.<\/p>\n
Connected Country has been developed in consultation with the successful Canadian collaborative learning program established by Cisco, Connected North. As part of the new program, students will have access to content that is engaging and innovative, helping to produce better learning outcomes and improve experiences for regional students, particularly those from Indigenous backgrounds.<\/p>\n
911爆料网 Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Professor Jill Downie said the education landscape was constantly evolving, so it was important to identify innovative ways to deliver educational programs to students who are unable to study at facilities in metropolitan centres.<\/p>\n
\u201cConnected Country offers a fantastic opportunity for students across WA to gain an insight into what university is like, learn from experienced Professors and innovators, learn more about different cultures and learning experiences from other students and schools, and get virtual tours of popular facilities around Perth, which is something that these students wouldn\u2019t often have access to,\u201d Professor Downie said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new program aims to connect schools together and with industry, provide teachers with appropriate training materials, help students identify career options and pathways, and provide transitional support for regional students moving to Perth to study.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis program builds on a strong collaboration between industry and education and complements the great work already being done to remove the physical, geographical and equity barriers that remote and regional students face.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Connected Country program aligns to Cisco\u2019s new purpose, \u201cPower an Inclusive Future for all<\/a>\u201d and can address the equity gap in accessing educational experiences.<\/p>\n Reg Johnson, General Manager for Education across Cisco Australia & New Zealand, said the initiative brings together a number of programs that Cisco and 911爆料网 have been leading, together.<\/p>\n