Competent robots preferred to incompetent human teachers: study

29 March, 2023

Researchers at Concordia University have found that preschoolers prefer to learn from a competent robot, rather than an incompetent human.


Back to school with workplace safety program

28 March, 2023

Victorian students are learning the skills to stay safe in their first jobs, thanks to a new WorkSafe program.


Teaching scholarships launched in SA

28 March, 2023

The SA Government has launched its Enabling Educator Excellence (E3) scholarships, designed to boost diversity in an education setting.


Educating the education sector on cybersecurity

27 March, 2023 by Aaron Bugal, Field CTO APJ, Sophos | Supplied by: Sophos Pty Ltd

The education sector is built on the foundation of creating opportunities and building knowledge for students of all ages.


Practical cybersecurity training for students

22 March, 2023

ThreatDefence has been working with TAFE NSW and Macquarie University to provide practical cybersecurity training to students.


Indigenous STEM students to become NASA interns

22 March, 2023

Indigenous STEM students Australia-wide now have the opportunity to become interns at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.


Principals report increasing threats and violence

21 March, 2023

Offensive behaviour towards school principals is escalating, with 44% reporting that they have been subjected to physical violence.


Better benchmarks under NAPLAN reforms

20 March, 2023

NAPLAN results will become easier for parents to understand, following reforms from the Victorian Government.


How hunter-gatherers may help to improve education

20 March, 2023

According to new research, examining hunter-gatherer societies could help economically developed countries improve education and wellbeing.


Smartphone use rising among young kids

15 March, 2023

Two out of five Australian children own their own smartphone, according to research by Finder.


Campaign to ban mobile phones at school

15 March, 2023

A new campaign that builds awareness about the importance of mobile phone bans in high schools has been launched by the SA Government.


Lack of independent play harming mental health

14 March, 2023

The rise in mental health disorders among school-aged children could be attributed to fewer opportunities for them to play without direct adult supervision.


Vaping inquiry to examine measures in schools

14 March, 2023

Steps being undertaken by schools to discourage vaping will form part of a Queensland parliamentary inquiry.


How gamification is helping kids get into trades

10 March, 2023

Secondary school students are being encouraged to explore a career in the trades through the use of welding simulators.


STEM program upskills arts students

08 March, 2023

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has introduced a STEM program to encourage arts and humanities students into science and technology.


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