Three key tech trends for education in 2024
23 January, 2024Phil 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, 2024Evidence 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?
How technology could assist with inclusive learning
07 November, 2023A year-long Australian study is looking at ways whereby neurodiverse students can have access to more inclusive learning experiences.
Transitioning from tradie to teacher
12 September, 2023A successful pilot program that helps tradies retrain as teachers is being expanded by the Queensland Government.
How childhood burns affect academic outcomes
16 August, 2023Young people who have been hospitalised due to burns are less likely to finish high school, a Macquarie University study has shown.
Teachers issued with computers under department contract
05 June, 2023The Department of Education Queensland has signed a contract with Acer that will see over 12,000 Travelmate Spin P4 notebooks issued to teachers.
Delivering the curriculum in nature play spaces
04 April, 2023Teachers are being encouraged to deliver more of the curriculum in outdoor areas.
High school phone ban consult begins
04 April, 2023NSW public schools have begun consultation with the state government over how to implement the new mobile phone ban.
Campaign to ban mobile phones at school
15 March, 2023A new campaign that builds awareness about the importance of mobile phone bans in high schools has been launched by the SA Government.
NSW must address 'collapsing' literacy and numeracy
31 January, 2023Literacy and numeracy standards in NSW have experienced an "alarming deterioration", and will continue to fall unless the government acts.
School zone speed cameras switched on
23 January, 2023Flashing school zone signs with speed cameras installed inside are being switched on across Queensland.
Cameras and intercom improve student safety
17 January, 2023A Melbourne school has rolled out digital infrastructure, including network cameras and intercoms, to better fulfil its duty of care to students.
Tablet donations boost robotics learning in Ukraine
17 January, 2023Notebook and tablet PCs will be donated by Acer to students in Ukraine, enhancing digital learning and robotics training.
Closing the digital divide for students
12 December, 2022Over one million Australian children do not have access to technology at home, according to research by Finder.
Film-making students address e-waste recycling
06 December, 2022This year's MobileMuster Student Film competition is spreading the word about the importance of recycling e-waste.
