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secondary students need access to a personal computer every day. The government is making sure that this happens.
The Chromebooks also align seamlessly with Google applications for education and will ensure that all students are using a safe and easily managed platform. Students using the same devices means that teachers can focus on improving learning outcomes and teaching with products that they are familiar with, without the distraction of having to learn across a whole lot of different and new technologies.
The ACT’s investment in technology-enabled learning is vital to equipping students with the skills that they will need for work now and into the future, where knowing how to code, for example, is becoming a skill many employers seek, alongside capabilities like communication, problem solving and analysis. As this initiative and others like the future skills academy continue to be rolled out, the government is giving every student access to learn the skills they need for now and into the future.
Mr Barr: I ask that all further questions be placed on the notice paper.
Supplementary answer to question without notice
Homelessness—services
MS BERRY: During question time yesterday, I provided an update on specialist homelessness services available over the Christmas and new year period. For the record, OneLink was closed on public holidays during this period, and the Blue Door was closed on public holidays and on 31 December 2018.
Papers
Madam Speaker presented the following paper:
Committee Reports—Schedule of Government Responses—Ninth Assembly, as at 16 January 2019.
Mr Gentleman presented the following paper:
Petition which does not conform with the standing orders—Canberra Sexual Health Centre—Ms J Burch (354 signatures).
Children and young people—services
Debate resumed.
MS STEPHEN-SMITH (Kurrajong—Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, Minister for Disability, Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Minister for Employment and Workplace Safety, Minister for Government Services and Procurement, Minister for Urban Renewal) (3.17): I thank Mrs Kikkert for bringing forward this motion and for providing the opportunity for us to discuss the very important middle years for children and young people. I move the amendment circulated in my name:
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