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CEDP exploring innovative locations and architecture , including asking Secure Agility to lay the foundation for IOT ( internet of things ) opportunities that will enable truly dynamic and responsive classroom environments . “ Our new schools , including the last five schools that we have commissioned , are truly 21st century ,” says Varanasi . “ We speak to experts in learning environments and spaces , because you can ’ t just change the curriculum without changes the learning spaces . Learning environments must allow for collaboration . They should mirror today ’ s workplaces : we want our students to work in a space that promotes collaboration and learning .” Whitby concurs , detailing two of the organisation ’ s upcoming projects . “ We ’ re building our latest school in a community precinct , because that ’ s where the community is . Why build a school on a hill , put a fence around it and use it for just 40 weeks of the year ? We will also build a school in the precinct surrounding Sydney ’ s second airport as part of a major science and technology park . We will partner with other
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