Prime Minister's Awards for teaching Excellence

Medium and message

Knowledge is of little use to students if they do not know how to communicate ideas to others. A further complication in the modern world is that communications technology is constantly changing. Today's students need to learn how to adapt their creative thinking and problem-solving skills to new situations and new media so they can take advantage of opportunities as they arise.

In a world where change is the only constant, Bill Henderson teaches students a valuable lesson about the appropriate use of technology. Dawne Tomlinson has set up a video, television and film course that teaches students valuable skills that will be useful no matter what field they choose. Creative artists have used many media throughout history, from cave drawings to holographs, to get their message across and explore their inner selves, as Brenda Rowe-Bartlett's students amply show. Dalia Naujokaitis explains how her Internet-based projects challenge students to learn how to solve problems, work together and adapt to new situations.