Database research record2010·Australia
Multiple Literacies and Environmental Science Education
Ruth Hickey, Hilary Whitehouse
IGI Global eBooks
Urban Farm DB summary
James Cook University's School of Education developed an online learning environment, BirdNet, for rural and regional schools in Far North Queensland, Australia. Pre-service teachers collaborated with practicing teachers and children to create learning activities, including those for building school gardens. The project demonstrated that innovation and place-based learning can enhance ICT and scientific literacy, despite challenges like technical issues and distance.