Abstract
Executive Summary
Education and Healthcare
The Internet and associated Web 2.0 technologies have greatly increased the
potential for, and quality of, remote education and the ‘virtual
classroom' .
Tele-education is becoming increasingly important in training health
professionals in remote areas. In an effort to lower costs and provide
training and education to a wider audience, corporations and universities are
adopting e-learning solutions. This report examines e-education in terms of
both tele-education (teacher-based) and e-learning (student-based). Case
studies on the use of e-education in other countries are also provided. The
Labor Government made this a key element of its election campaign. The report
addresses the topic in a global context.
Subjects covered include:
- Government policies to stimulate the digital economy;
- Government initiatives to fund infrastructure for the digital economy;
- Industry initiatives regarding FttH infrastructure and smart grids;
- Digital media strategies for local councils;
- Local broadbanding case studies;
- Smart grids as green telecoms, carbon trading, environmental issues;
- Market and industry analyses;
- Market statistics and forecasts.
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