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SiMERR Australia is an Australia-wide research body. Its National Centre is located at the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia. SiMERR Australia's main goal is to improve learning outcomes for students in regional and rural areas, particularly in the areas of science, mathematics and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).[1] HistoryThe National Centre of Science, ICT, and Mathematics Education for Regional and Rural Australia (SiMERR) grew out of the Centre for Cognition Research into Learning and Teaching (CRiLT), which was part of the School of Education at the University of New England.[2] Unlike CRiLT, SiMERR focused on the curriculum areas of science, mathematics and ICT.[3] SiMERR opened its doors on 1 July 2004, with branches, or hubs opening in each state of Australia in the twelve months that followed in partnership universities, such as the University of Tasmania[4][5] and the Deakin University in Victoria.[6] The SiMERR National summit in 2005 brought together educators and other stakeholders for the first national meeting of its kind since the National Centre opening. The two-day summit brought together people from diverse bodies, such as teacher associations, Federal Government departments, universities, parent groups and educational authorities. Delegates discussed ways in which the educational disadvantage experienced by students in rural and regional areas may be addressed[7] StructureSiMERR Australia consists of a series of hubs located in each state in Australia.[8] AimsSiMERR Australia's vision is to work to improve outcomes for students in science, ICT and mathematics so that:
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References1. ^http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/pages/aboutus_aims.php 2. ^http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/pages/aboutus_history.php 3. ^http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/pages/aboutus_history.php 4. ^http://www.simerr.educ.utas.edu.au/launch.htm 5. ^http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/education/simerr/launch.php 6. ^http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/education/simerr/launch.php 7. ^http://www.une.edu.au/news/archives/000374.html 8. ^http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/pages/partnerships_hubs.php 9. ^http://www.une.edu.au/simerr/pages/aboutus_aims.php 2 : Scientific organisations based in Australia|Information technology education |
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