Three key tech trends for education in 2024
23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: SamsungPhil Gaut from Samsung Australia offers insights on the key trends for education in the year ahead.
Does too much screen time damage students' eyes?
19 January, 2024 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesEvidence shows that myopia is on the rise, with half the world predicted to be near-sighted by 2050. Could excessive screen time be to blame?
Online safety education accessed by one million students
03 January, 2024Almost half of Australian schools received online safety guidance from eSafety's network of education providers in 2022–23.
Tackling the digital skills shortage
06 December, 2023The NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact was recently launched by the NSW Government.
Using AI to diagnose students with ADHD
05 December, 2023Researchers have used AI to analyse specialised MRI brain scans in teenagers, looking for signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Protecting higher education from cyber attacks
04 December, 2023With the higher education sector at increased risk of cyber attacks, cybersecurity professionals remain in high demand.
Calm your farm: gamifying safety for teens
30 November, 2023An online educational game has been developed by several universities to increase knowledge and awareness about farm safety.
Why digital games are a game changer for learning
29 November, 2023 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaEducators who are able to reimagine traditional learning practices and tune into the interests of their students can foster greater engagement.
School leaders, experts convene for vaping roundtable
22 November, 2023The growing issue of vaping in schools was discussed at a NSW Government roundtable in November.
Simulation game teaches students about fire danger
22 November, 2023The challenges posed by fire in desert country are highlighted in a new simulation game designed for students, Indigenous rangers and landowners.
Interactive mapping tool launches for classrooms
20 November, 2023 | Supplied by: ESRI AustraliaA reimagined National Geographic MapMaker has been launched under a partnership between Esri and the National Geographic Society.
2023 Premier's Coding Challenge winners announced
20 November, 2023The 2023 Premier's Coding Challenge awards ceremony has been held in Brisbane, with 22 STEM students acknowledged.
How should teachers handle student violence?
17 November, 2023A study in the US has explored the strategies that teachers believe work best when dealing with student violence against educators.
Mental health app rolled out for students
08 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityA smartphone app that was co-designed by students during pandemic lockdowns has been made available to staff and students at Monash University.
Using AI to empower classrooms
08 November, 2023The South Australia Department for Education has built a chatbot that has been designed specifically for teaching and learning.
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