The dangers of too much screen time
18 October, 2021A link between screen time and a higher risk and severity of myopia (short-sightedness) in students has been revealed by a new study.
How AI-driven networks are shaping the education sector
15 October, 2021 by Jim Burke, Director of Sales and General Manager Australia at Juniper Networks | Supplied by: Juniper Networks AustraliaThe education sector has seen drastic changes over the last few years, with a greater focus on digital learning and integration of technology into classrooms.
Why does the human brain learn faster than AI?
14 October, 2021Variability between brain cells may be key to improving brain performance and future artificial intelligence (AI), new research suggests.
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.
Teacher shortages occurring across NSW
12 October, 2021Teacher shortages are now already evident throughout NSW, according to the Independent Education Union (IEU).
HSC students permitted a 'study bubble'
08 October, 2021NSW Health advice now allows HSC students to study at school with four of their peers, during the lead-up to their exams.
AI enhanced technologies improve academic performance
08 October, 2021Interactive activities, discussions and AI technologies are more effective for learning than traditional lessons, research shows.
NSW schools to return to classrooms earlier
07 October, 2021All NSW students will return to onsite lessons by 25 October, the NSW Government has announced.
Space race for STEM students
07 October, 2021A prestigious space race competition has been won by a student team from Toronto High School.
Calls for Children's Data Code to protect youth online
05 October, 2021Reset Australia is calling on the federal government to adopt a Children's Data Code to better protect the data of young people online.
Keeping special needs students connected
05 October, 2021Two Sydney schools that cater for students with special learning needs are finding innovative ways to keep their students engaged during the lockdown.
72% trust teachers, study finds
05 October, 2021Research from Monash University for World Teacher's Day shows that the vast majority trust teachers to act in the best interests of students.
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.
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.
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