Digital Learning objects are chunks of digital material - for example graphics, text, audio, animation, interactive tools - specifically designed to engage and motivate student learning. TLF learning objects are based on the most recent research into how children learn and how teachers can facilitate learning. They provide opportunities for multimodal learning not normally possible in the standard classroom because of complexity, safety, time or cost.

the Perth Declaration, a copy of which can be found on the website www.worldste2007.asn.au was formulated at the world conference of science and technology education in Perth held in July. This declaration represents the views of conference delegates on the place of science education. Please take time to read this. Also in Perth selected delegates participated in the UNESCO forum for science education. Members of ICASE from around the world particpated and critiqued a position paper prepared by Peter Fensham which can also be found on the website.