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2023 Premier's Coding Challenge winners announced

20 November, 2023

The 2023 Premier's Coding Challenge awards ceremony has been held in Brisbane, with 22 STEM students acknowledged.


Interactive mapping tool launches for classrooms

20 November, 2023

A reimagined National Geographic MapMaker has been launched under a partnership between Esri and the National Geographic Society.


Mental health app rolled out for students

08 November, 2023

A smartphone app that was co-designed by students during pandemic lockdowns has been made available to staff and students at Monash University.


Educational passport enhances access to digital platforms

20 October, 2023

A partnership with Insync Solutions and Okta will deliver faster access to SA Department for Education applications.


How AI could boost kids' financial literacy

27 September, 2023

Two-thirds of parents believe that AI could be used to teach children about money in the digital age, according to a new report.


Why implementing strict tech rules helps students

28 August, 2023

Boarding school could be the answer for teenagers who use digital devices at night and struggle with sleep.


Living STEM program launches in classrooms

15 August, 2023

A program that aims to connect students to Indigenous scientific knowledge has been launched by the CSIRO and Chevron Australia.


Social media FOMO: students struggling to disconnect

29 June, 2023

A fear of missing out (FOMO) means young people are finding themselves unable to disconnect from social media, new research shows.


Using a digital solution to prevent US school shootings

12 April, 2023

School safety and wellness solutions company Navigate360 is working to stop school shootings, bullying and teen suicide in US schools.


How children using digital devices might backfire

12 January, 2023

Increased emotional dysregulation could be the result of frequently using smartphones and tablets to calm children who are upset, new research suggests.


Coding challenge gets kids 'tech industry ready'

17 November, 2022

Winners have been announced for the 2022 Premier's Coding Challenge.


Independent school framework under review

07 November, 2022

A comprehensive independent review will be carried out on the accreditation framework used for non-state schools in Queensland.


Slipping attention spans: podcast

17 October, 2022

In the age of social media and smartphones, it is becoming more difficult for adults and children alike to retain their focus.


App helps strike balance in students' daily routine

19 September, 2022

A new app created by the University of South Australia is helping parents plan the healthiest possible schedule for their kids.


Limiting mobile phone use in classrooms

07 September, 2022

An announcement by the NSW Opposition to restrict the use of mobile phones in high school classrooms has been welcomed by the Centre for Digital Wellbing.


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