BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
This award recognises excellence in the use of education technology by an Australian school. When judging this category the following criteria will be considered:
ABOUT THE GOLD WINNER
• How the technology has fulfilled a need inside or outside the classroom • Impact of the technology on the school • Change management and implementation process • Evidence the technology has supported student learning outcomes
Aurora College
GO LD WINNER
Aurora College
EXCELLENCE AWARDS Haileybury Ormiston College Southport State High Independent Public School
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AURORA COLLEGE is the NSW Department of Education’s virtual school for rural and remote students. Since 2015, Aurora has been providing innovative, flexible learning in a whole new context by allowing students to connect locally and learn globally. Aurora provides a mix of online and residential school classes. Students connect with their teachers and classmates in timetabled lessons through a cutting-edge virtual learning environment that comprises web conferencing software, a learning management system, and a range of online communication and collaboration tools. Aurora College offers: • Year 5 and 6 students Opportunity Class lessons in mathematics, science and technology • Year 7 to 10 students Selective School classes in English, maths and science • Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study one or more Preliminary and/or Higher School Certificate subjects that may not be available at their local school Aurora College’s vision is to develop students who are not only at ease in the digital world but empowered by their knowledge, skills and creativity to become influential contributors to the knowledge economies of this century. Aurora offers mentoring opportunities and masterclasses through innovative partnerships with businesses and scientific, cultural and tertiary education institutions.