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Faith Baisden
Faith Baisden
It seems that computer programs can be quite a bit like mobile phones or digital cameras.They come with lots of fantastic features, but they don't do much good unless you take the time to understand all the tricky instructions.And if in the end there's too much to read, or too many buttons to push, then the really clever functions sit unused until the time comes to replace it with a newer, even cleverer model. From what I hear, there are plenty of you who share this outlook on technology with me. So it was really refreshing to see a demonstration of the very user friendly language teaching program devised by Daryn McKenny of the Awarbukarl Cultural Resource Association, at our Alice Springs Conference.The article on page six describes the program. Hopefully it might encourage people to get in touch with the staff at ACRA, and share your ideas about this and other programs out there, or simply to find out more about this great resource.

 

This issue also has a story about one of those inspiring programs that are developed to actually address a problem and create turnaround results.This one is from up north, where a Torres Strait Islander education program has been set up after connecting the main reasons why young people are dropping out of school, or badly underachieving, with language differences.The program has a sound educational base, and is supported by the community members and language teachers. It's hopefully another model of a program that could be suitable for many other areas around the country.

Faith Baisden

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