WIRELESS IN SCHOOLS.
POSSIBILITIES TO BE EXPLORED "In conjunction' with the New Zealand Broadcasting Co., the Education Department is instituting a series of tests, jn schools with the object of ascertaining whether it, would be practicable to give instruction by wireless,", said Mr T. B. Strong, Director of Education, to a representative of The Preb3 last night. "It is considered that if reception is satisfactory in the schools, specimen- lessons in certain suitable subjects'could be given,!' he said, •"by leading ' experts. Such lessons would bo of benefit to children and teachers alike. This would apply particularly in remote.' country schools. Arrangements are being made by tho Deparment, in conjunction with two firms,'which are agents for the leading apparatus, to carry out experiments, with the assistance of the inspectorial staff. "A broadcast of test lessons will be carried out on a date to be fixed," said Mr Strong, "and selected schools from the North Cape to the Bluff will participate. The educational possibilities of wireless have not yet been ascertained, 1 ' he added.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19111, 21 September 1927, Page 11
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