The Government has offered Australia's three mobile operators, and vividwireless, renewal of their existing spectrum allocated on 15 year licences in the late 90s and early 2000s at set prices, while the Government expects to rake in $3 billion.
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Monday, 02 February 2009 15:08
Victoria's 536,800 government school students will use the mobile, mini netbook computers under a three year trial program.
"We're helping Victorian students take their learning beyond the classroom walls and out into the world as these powerful and compact netbooks will allow students to learn anywhere and anytime," Mr Brumby said.
"This Netbook pilot will open the door for thousands of students at more than 344 schools in regional and traditionally lower socio-economic areas to keep pace with all the benefits of modern learning by making 24-hour online access possible for just $1 per week.”
Ms Pike said the technology education boost would see students using the latest mini netbook computers from Acer and Lenovo, equipped with 28 educational software programs.
Chief Executive Officer of Lenovo, William Amelio, said the company was looking forward to the trial being run in Victoria's because Victoria continued to prove itself as an educational leader on a global scale.
"Students increasingly need the tools of technology to help get the most out of their education and we believe that the innovative use of technology can help students, faculty and administrators better meet the ever-increasing challenges of the 21st century," Mr Amelio said.
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