Strategy

Time to get serious about digital distraction

Schools are adopting digital devices in droves, but how many of them are seeing improved learning outcomes as a result? The Educator investigates.

Future gazing: Unleashing the digital potential of your students

Brian Keeley, Microsoft’s South Australian state director, told The Educator how a new innovation centre is helping students prepare for the “digital workplace”.

How technology is closing the student/teacher feedback loop

The Educator looks at how one school’s learning outcomes have improved as a result of using collaborative technology.

The benefits of coaching in the classroom

“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximise performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them”, said coaching guru, Sir John Whitmore.

What do your students wish you knew about them?

A primary school teacher’s simple idea to learn more about her students has now gone viral on social media.

Could this be schools’ answer to improving student behaviour?

A new prevention program developed by the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) aims to identify and stop violent behaviour before it develops.

Genius or madness? Exploring a 'student-created curriculum'

Some old-school teachers might scoff at the idea. Others might applaud it as a stroke of genius.

Corporate branding to the rescue of cash-strapped schools

Health and Physical Education, bought to you by the delicious taste of McDonald’s.

Collate, collaborate and communicate: the keys to being an effective school leader

As a school principal, finding ways to maximise your impact as an education leader can often be elusive.

Education sector identified as ‘hot spot’ for jobs

A huge 30% jump in demand for education professionals is set to take place by 2019.