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Information for Schools

How can I keep up to date with newly listed and upcoming Connections excursions?
What sort of excursions can I do with Connections?
How do I make a booking?
What’s the difference between a Module session/excursion and an Open excursion?
How many students can attend a Module Session?
Can I record our schools Module Session video conferencing excursion?
Can I change a designated time slot with an International provider?
Are international session times in Australian Eastern Standard time?
What about recordings of Open Events?
Does a classroom teacher need to be present during a Connections event?
What about Child Protection?
Contentious Issues
Where can I find more information on permission and consent?
Can a Connections team member and/or a live excursion be included in my conference programme?
Can Connections train me in using my video conferencing equipment?
What if I have technical issues during my Connections event?
If something goes wrong with my Connections event, can it be rescheduled?
What if I have already made a booking, received my confirmation and I then need to change/cancel it?
Do you have any tips on preparing for my virtual excursion?
After my virtual excursion is completed, can I talk to other schools who participated?
What do I need to do if I want to connect to a camera external to the NSW DET network? What information do I need to have about the external camera before I contact Connections?
Who can participate in Connections events and are there limitations?
Finding out about forthcoming Connections events?
What if I have an Idea for a virtual excursion?