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Video games in moderation safe for teens – research
New research has found that video games, when enjoyed in moderation by school age teenagers, are unlikely to have any impact on mental health
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Year 1 phonics check: will it help or hinder students’ literacy?
The proposed test has been touted as having "substantial benefits at a low cost" but others claim it will jeopardise years of successful and literacy teaching and learning in Australia
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Dial back the temperature on students’ mental health
A greater focus on neuroscience and the psychological elements of child development is required in modern education, writes principal Jane Mueller
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Is your school’s tech helping or harming students’ literacy?
The Educator speaks to an expert about some crucial ed-tech considerations for schools looking to improve students’ writing skills
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Tech giant named as vendor to education department
Under the arrangement, Acer's new range of devices for schools have been added to the NSW Education Department’s catalogue for purchase
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How sick kids can maintain contact with their school
A fleet of telepresence robots are enabling two-way video and audio communication between sick students and their teachers and classmates
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New partnership drives VR research in schools
New research is exploring how a new Virtual Reality platform can inspire learners to create their own virtual environments
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Why schools should be making greater use of VR
The impact of VR in the classroom can be transformative for teaching and learning, so why are many schools still hesitant to leverage its benefits?
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Experts divided on phone ban in classrooms
Victoria has become the latest state to ban smartphones in schools, but some principals and experts say a different approach is needed
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When cyberattacks are more likely to happen to schools
The Educator speaks to Malwarebytes regional manager Jim Cook about how schools can prepare for cyberattacks at the time they’re most vulnerable
