Upskilling teachers in digital tech education
09 November, 2021A four-year program designed to support the teaching of the subject Digital Technologies has been independently recognised.
Celebrating a bright future for teaching
22 October, 2021The #BrightFuture campaign has been launched by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership.
Join the Google Cloud education summit
14 October, 2021The digital Google Cloud Government and Education Summit is due to be held on 3–4 November.
Students favouring apps over textbooks
23 September, 2021An Australian STEM education web app is providing interactive learning to year 11 and 12 students.
Digital tools to reduce admin for teachers
21 September, 2021The NSW Government has released a plan designed to reduce duplicative, repetitive and low-value administration tasks for teachers.
School kids use app to protect wildlife
21 September, 2021School students from Kangaroo Island are using an app to help protect bushfire-impacted birds.
Schoolzine, Enquiry Tracker form partnership
16 September, 2021Provider of K-12 CRM technology, Enquiry Tracker, has formed a strategic partnership with Schoolzine, a parent engagement platform.
More regulation for big tech using children's data
16 September, 2021There are calls for greater regulation over how big tech companies such as Facebook and Instagram use the data of children.
Smartwatch keeps kids connected
07 September, 2021Virgin Mobile has announced the addition of Spacetalk Adventurer to its portfolio, with the smartwatch designed for children aged 5–12.
Female teachers sexually harassed on virtual platforms
06 September, 2021A new study by Monash University has found that in elite private boys' schools, sexual harassment goes beyond the school grounds.
Education redefined for international students
03 September, 2021Navitas is using Adobe Experience Cloud to redefine education in the face of challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual power plant launched at WA school
31 August, 2021The WA Government has expanded its Schools Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot program, with Kalgoorlie-Boulder High School launching its first VPP.
School develops VR tour for prospective students
13 August, 2021A Sydney high school has found an innovative way to attract new student enrolments.
Have your say on the K-2 syllabus
09 August, 2021Changes to the English and Mathematics syllabuses for K-2 students have been released, with the public invited to have their say.
Report: Digital addiction is real
29 June, 2021New research has found that social media and smartphone usage rank higher than smoking and boozing as bad habits that need to be addressed.
