The Aussie Schoolhouse is part of a larger movement to provide a Global SchoolHouse Community. This is defined as a global, multi-dimensional community, comprised of educators, businesses, government and community organisations collaborating across time and space to transform the way we interact and learn.

Using the Internet and the advanced communication technologies the Aussie SchoolHouse provides its participants with opportunities for life-long learning. The Aussie Schoolhouse is a virtual meeting place where people of all ages and backgrounds can collaborate, interact, develop, publish, and discover resources.

The Aussie SchoolHouse Foundation Ltd. ACN 074 259 108

ASH is a non profit limited liability company established to provide leadership, guidance and management for the Aussie SchoolHouse project. Its role is to undertake business management to allow the Aussie Schoolhouse operate, working closely with business, the education community and other groups to ensure sponsorship, support and recognition.

The Aussie SchoolHouse Foundation Ltd has a board made of representatives that represent both the Aussie SchoolHouse project, higher education, the oz-TeacherNet network, teachers and industry.

Aussie SchoolHouse Foundation's Purpose

One of the key issues in relation to the use of the Internet in schools is what and how it can be used to promote improved teaching/learning. While teachers face many issues in relation to gaining Internet access, it is vital that they have a valid reason to use the Internet and support for them in their efforts to learn about this technology and how they can use it. Based on the success of the Global SchoolHouse Community model, an Australian focal point for Internet use in education can serve to support schools as they undertake gaining Internet access and making best use of the tools available to them.