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"The federal government has launched an online map of Australia that allows users to overlay geospatial datasets made available by agencies. The National Map is a joint effort by the Department of Communications, NICTA and Geoscience Australia."

The final round of government funding is currently being distributed to schools all around Australia. So far over 967,000 computers have been bought, infrastructure built and (most) teachers up-skilled to benefit from the acquisition. But as the funds come to an end, many school principals are wondering if the process has been beneficial, and how can they continue to support and progress the Digital Education Revolution?

"Mission 1) To engage millions of students in digital learning for mastering the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school, college and careers in the global innovation economy. 2) To empower educators and school systems by enhancing their 21st-century capabilities and STEM learning and teaching opportunities. 3) To power up classrooms and turn them into networked design studios that motivate students to work harder and dig deeper into content and complex projects. Support for Globaloria is provided by forward-thinking government leaders, school systems, public, private, and corporate foundations."

"The number of megacities has multiplied over the past 50 years, to the extent that they now provide a home to 9% of the world's urban population ■ Their importance in the national and global economy is disproportionately high ■ City governance is having to adapt to the challenge of delivering holistic solutions across vast metropolitan regions ■ City managers must strike the balance between three overriding concerns: Economic competitiveness, environment and quality of life for urban residents"