How online interaction is inhibiting young people

24 January, 2023

Fear of online judgement may impact the concentration levels of adolescents, according to a UNSW Sydney study.


Holographic teachers in remote schools?

24 January, 2023

Holoportation technology has arrived in Australia, and it could see teachers being 'beamed' into remote, short-staffed schools.


School zone speed cameras switched on

23 January, 2023

Flashing school zone signs with speed cameras installed inside are being switched on across Queensland.


Pay cap must be scrapped, teacher workload addressed

19 January, 2023

In order to redress the teacher shortage, the NSW Government must scrap its cap on government employees, according to the IEUA.


Tablet donations boost robotics learning in Ukraine

17 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Acer Computer Australia Pty Ltd

Notebook and tablet PCs will be donated by Acer to students in Ukraine, enhancing digital learning and robotics training.


The dawn of AI has come, and its implications for education couldn't be more significant

17 January, 2023 by Vitomir Kovanovic, University of South Australia

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot has given us a glimpse into the future of teaching and learning alongside artificial intelligence.


Cameras and intercom improve student safety

17 January, 2023

A Melbourne school has rolled out digital infrastructure, including network cameras and intercoms, to better fulfil its duty of care to students.


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.


Male gender bias deterring men in education: study

11 January, 2023

New research suggests that gender bias makes men less likely to seek out careers in early education and other female-dominated fields.


Investigation into unauthorised access of 2022 HSC results

19 December, 2022

Using an old URL, some 2022 HSC students were able to obtain unauthorised access to their preliminary 2022 HSC results.


Consent education boosted by online platform

16 December, 2022

An online platform designed to guide educators through a consent education program has been developed in consultation with young people.


Greater cooperation among educators for online safety

14 December, 2022

A new national council led by the eSafety Commissioner will focus on combating online harm in Australian schools.


Calls for proper state govt education funding

13 December, 2022

A new report has highlighted education underfunding by almost every state and territory government in Australia.


IT Code Fair enables students to showcase skills

13 December, 2022

The annual Charles Darwin University IT Code Fair is a four-day event involving a series of challenges and competitions for students.


Increasing support for early-career teachers

12 December, 2022

A large percentage of early-career teachers leave the profession within their first few years.


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