R: Radio (The Royal Flying Doctor Service and The School of the Air)

Tomorrow we'll be focusing on the following topics:

1. Radio

We have already seen what the wireless was like at the beginning of 20th century, with its aspiration to become the "new BBC". Click the picture to learn more.











I'm not that much interested in names, dates and details. Instead concentrate on the impact that radio has had on the community in a country where many citizens live in very remote areas.

1a. School of the Air - (long distance) education.

This video gives a wonderful insight into what The School of the Air is and how it operates. Have a look:



(Click on the picture below to visit Alice Springs School of the Air website).

1b. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia.

We'll have a closer look at their work and importance for communities living in distant, remote areas of Australia.

(Click on the picture below to explore RFDS website) 

Finally watch the video below and do the tasks as you go.
- you can use the "repeat" button on the left if you didn't catch the information,
- click on the blue arrow on the right to check your answer and move on

And please answer the comprehension questions in the form below.

2. The letter R presentations.

Just like in the last semester I'll ask your teams to prepare a presentation on one of the topics below. Please use the comments section to let me know which topic you choose. "First come, first served".

You should be ready for April, 20, when we'll have a Zoom or Google Hangouts meeting online.

I'll keep you posted :)


"R" PRESENTATIONS:

1. ROCKS AND MOUNTAINS
2. RIVERS
3. RELIGION
4. RACES AND ETHNICITIES