Using technology to harness solar power for schools

20 July, 2022 by Matthew Hawkridge, Chief Technology Officer, Ovarro | Supplied by: Ovarro

The Solar for Schools program is funding the installation of solar panels in schools to make environmental responsibility a key part of education.


How can teacher retention rates be improved?

19 July, 2022

Australia has been experiencing a nationwide shortage of teachers, exacerbated — but not caused — by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Preserving First Nations heritage through drone technology

18 July, 2022

Drone technology is being used by an Indigenous teen to preserve the heritage of her people.


How does EdTech maximise learning outcomes?

15 July, 2022 | Supplied by: University of South Australia

As teaching technologies continue to inundate classrooms, educators at all levels are grappling to keep up with the latest demands and expectations.


Increase in ransomware attacks on education institutions

14 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Sophos Pty Ltd

According to a new survey, 60% of education institutions suffered ransomware attacks in 2021.


Grant supports free creative coding for kids

13 July, 2022

The LEGO Foundation has provided a $5 million COVID Relief Support Grant to creative coding platform Scratch.


Whizzard education solution successfully launched

13 July, 2022

University of Newcastle has launched the Whizzard education solution for its audiovisual 'Living Histories' archives and library.


Algorithm 'amnesia': solving how the brain learns

13 July, 2022

Potential insight into how the brain learns has been provided by a discovery about how algorithms retain information.


Greater cybersecurity for QDoE

12 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Microsoft Pty Ltd

The Queensland Department of Education (QDoE) has upgraded its cybersecurity systems to accommodate the need for working remotely.


School reform must consider funding: AEU

12 July, 2022

School funding needs to be a key consideration of the review of the National Schools Reform Agreement (NSRA), according to the Australian Education Union.


School STEM upgrades scheduled

06 July, 2022

New and upgraded STEM facilities will be delivered to 19 WA secondary schools.


Automation equipment installed at TAFE

06 July, 2022

State-of-the-art automation equipment has been installed at South Regional TAFE's Albany campus in WA.


Overfunding of private schools: report

06 July, 2022

The NSW Government is overfunding private schools in the state by almost $850 million, according to a NSW Teachers Federation report.


Installing mental health practitioners in schools

06 July, 2022

The SA Government is rolling out mental health support in state schools, appointing 100 new professionals to provide a range of services.


Online community of children spreading malware

04 July, 2022

An online community of minors who construct, exchange and spread malware has been discovered by digital security firm Avast.


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