9.00am Thursday

Barbara Pitman talked about "A bit about Babies, Bathwater and Democracy" link here

Background in nursing in the territory.
Technology to be underlined by skilled people who understand the basic principles - thinking what is it that we are here to do, including enabling the end user - has to accommodate the needs of individuals in communities - a means to an end, it is what happens at the point of delivery that we can make a difference,
DIVERSITY - all communities are made of individuals - diversity operates on a range of different levels, with a collective culture shared nature of ownership that one has by belonging to a group as opposed to an individual culture where each individual is valued for their individual contribution.

The cultural model that is the growing up experience forms the first worldview, which is also a powerful factor in teaching and learning and technology. ATSIC very relaxed with tech, capacity to exploit new things. Sometimes purpose of meetings can be lost to the wonder of the tech from western peoples.

Democracy - knowledge sharing within aboriginal communities using community radio - broadcast throughout a community, radio telephone restricted ability to hear and use communication - as opposed to loud speakers so everyone could hear and also free. Tech advances at expense of democratic processes.

Client needs to be at the centre of the thought. Describing the client as the end user promotes a linear approach to providing services as opposed to placing the learner at the centre.

Approaching learning from a story telling perspective relevant to many cultures not just indigenous. Think of a learning package as a squishy bag with lots of pockets rather than a structured suitcase, lots of zips where things can be changed without dislodging the main packet.

Can’t afford to generalise using terms such as mainstream - that will mean that others are excluded.

Music and sport are message mediums that work well for ATSIC and youth sectors.