HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsAlice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre
Northern Territory · Australia
Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre
Welcome to the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Experience. You are standing at the hub of what has often been called 'The World's Largest Classroom.' Since its inception in 1951, this institution has provided a lifeline…
Listen in the app2Adelaide Miethke and the Origins of Air Schooling
To understand the School of the Air, we must look back to the vision of Adelaide Miethke, an insightful educator from South Australia. During her visits to remote properties in the 1940s, Miethke was struck by the profound social…
Listen in the app3Studio 1: Modern Interactive Distance Learning
Step toward the glass-fronted studios, where you can witness the modern face of the School of the Air. Today, the static of shortwave radio has been replaced by high-speed satellite internet and Interactive Distance Learning, or…
Listen in the app4The Student Map: A Geographic Marvel
Look at the large map displayed here, which vividly illustrates the geographic reach of the Alice Springs School of the Air. At any given time, there are approximately 155 students enrolled, primarily from the southern half of…
Listen in the app5The Role of the Home Tutor: The 'Secret Weapon'
While the teachers in Alice Springs provide the curriculum and the 'live' lessons, the daily success of the School of the Air relies heavily on someone on the ground: the Home Tutor. Often described as the school's 'secret…
Listen in the app6Specialized Outreach: Corolla Creek and Beyond
The Alice Springs School of the Air also plays a critical role in supporting remote indigenous communities. A prime example is Corolla Creek, located west of Alice Springs. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As you conclude your visit to the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre, take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary journey of this institution. What began in 1951 as a series of crackling voices over shortwave radio…
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What is Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre?
Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre is a place in Northern Territory · Australia with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Northern Territory · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.6783, 133.8661 |
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