Fast-paced bytes of information gathered from today's social networks and video games are responsible for rewiring kids' brains, says UK neuroscientist Susan Greenfield. Though she doesn't cite any research, she connects these new technological habits to the behaviors of infants and autistic children.
THOUSANDS of Victorian school students will get a taste of the virtual classroom early next year as a $60 million hi-tech learning system is rolled out.
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The Victorian Information Technology Teachers Association Inc is a non-profit organisation supporting information and communication technology teachers at primary schools, secondary colleges and universities and other tertiary education institutions in Victoria, Australia.
Minister for Education, Media Release, Friday, 14 November 2008. "Five software companies are vying for the $60.5 million Ultranet project as part of a selective tender process announced today by Education Minister Bronwyn Pike. It follows an announcement earlier this year that the project would be re-tendered with revised specifications to ensure value for money and the best long-term outcomes for Victorian government schools..."
