21st August 2008 | No Comments

We Want YOUR ideas about IT & Oxley

2013The Oxley College IT Committee is exploring how learning might change because of technology in the next five years.  The reason for this is so that the College can plan ahead and make the best decisions for students.  So far the committee has gathering input from Oxley parents and focus groups of teachers and students.

Now we would like to find out what most of the students think about using technology and where emerging tech trends might lead us.  Your ideas, opinions and feelings on the following topics are VERY IMPORTANT.  Please choose one of the scenarios below, explore it and present your input through the post’s comments link.

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