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In 1993, NASA recognised the potential of an experimental program called "Telescopes In Education (TIE)", and provided support which has allowed the program to evolve from a struggling high maintenance education outreach effort, to a dynamic and wide reaching program that allows students from across the world to remotely control telescopes located in Mount Wilson (California, USA), Chile and now in Australia. Through a partnership with the TIE program, Australia now has the potential to become a major contributor to the education of the innovators of tomorrow - our children - by providing educators and students with easy access to research-quality equipment and facilites to enhance their critical learning abilities. Educational packages have already been developed by the TIE program, and here at the NTQO we have worked in collaboration with Education Queensland to facilitate access for participating Queensland schools. We are also helping to develop modules, through the joint expertise of our Faculties of Built Environment and Engineering, Education and Science, to be included within the school science curriculum. It is envisioned that this collaboration will be extended across all Education Departments within Australia. Due to the very nature of the technology involved, the TIE program has significant benefit to students in remote areas, from disadvantaged backgrounds, schools lacking in resources and students with disabilites. By using the NTQO, these students have the ability to engage in a virtual classroom, to share projects and interact with students from Australia and across the world, and to experience the wonders of the universe from their own classroom. To achieve our goals, we are currently seeking long term corporate sponsors. If your company is interested in aiding our quest and receiving exposure within Australia's schools and across a worldwide stage, then we would like to hear from you.
Mr Bernard Murchison, Head - Faculty Development |
