About the VECO Project

Definitions

The following definitions are used for the groups related to the project.

ASTF -The Australian Student Traineeship Foundation

The ASTF is an incorporated non-profit organisation funded and established by the Commonwealth government in 1994.

Aussie SchoolHouse / oz-TeacherNet

As an affiliate of the Global SchoolHouse Internet Community, the Aussie SchoolHouse's charter is to use the Internet and advanced technology to provide its participants with opportunities for life-long learning.

Aussie SchoolHouse Foundation Ltd

A non profit limited liability company established to provide leadership, guidance and management for the Aussie SchoolHouse Internet project.

Oz-TeacherNet

Oz-TeacherNet is a project managed by the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology through the RITE group to provide a community for teachers to make curriculum and professional uses of the Internet. Oz-TeacherNet is a partner in the Aussie SchoolHouse project.

Workplace Learning Coordinators

Those people who are involved in implementing and supporting structured workplace learning programs in schools-industry partnerships.

ASTF implementation team

A steering committee established by the ASTF, to work with the Aussie Schoolhouse in the successful and effective implementation of this project.

First published April 24, 1997. Last modified August 14, 1999.