Teachers frustrated by lack of government consultation
01 October, 2021The NSW Government has announced that schools will return to the classroom earlier than scheduled, due to high vaccination — a move that has concerned the IEU.
Using finger tracing to enhance STEM learning
30 September, 2021Studies have confirmed that learning is made easier through finger tracing — a practice used by education pioneer Montessori in the early 1900s.
Prepping 'Generation COVID' for life at school
28 September, 2021Preschool-aged children have experienced a blow to their social and practical skills because of spending significant portions of their lives in lockdown.
Using 3D visualisation as a learning tool
28 September, 2021The benefits of virtual reality (VR) as an educational tool have been highlighted by researchers from New York University and University Wisconsin-Madison.
Government allows 'friends bubble' for school children
27 September, 2021As the NSW Government continues to relax COVID restrictions, children whose parents are fully vaccinated can now form a friends bubble.
Online education proctoring poses security concerns
24 September, 2021Many students have raised privacy concerns relating to their personal information being shared with exam proctoring companies.
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.
Embedding consent education into the curriculum
21 September, 2021A roundtable discussion is due to be held about how best to teach respectful relationships, sex and consent within schools.
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.
New academy for Victorian teachers
14 September, 2021An academy that will allow teachers to become recognised as statewide leaders in teaching excellence is a step closer for Victoria.
Ensuring safe classrooms for returning students
14 September, 2021Ahead of NSW students returning to face-to-face learning in October, the NSW Government is ensuring that all schools are safe, clean and secure.
Priority COVID vaccines for teachers
10 September, 2021Education staff have now been given priority access to vaccines at Qudos Bank Arena in Homebush.
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