NT motion classification:
Distance Education & Communications
Motion:
That ICPA NT express to the Department of Education the importance of continued regular communication between Distance Education Schools and the Department of Corporate and Digital Development. We understand these meetings have been planned to commence in 2025. We want to ensure they occur regularly and are ongoing.
Explanation:
In 2024 Alice Springs School of the Air experienced significant connectivity issues that prevented students from engaging in their online learning for more than a week. Regular meetings are vital to ensure IT issues can be resolved as a priority quickly and are in line with the unique context of Distance Education.
