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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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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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How AI is helping create the next generation of changemakers
Microsoft’s AI For Good Schools Challenge is helping students understand how AI can be used to create, collaborate and problem-solve
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How school leaders can help keep kids safe online
The Educator speaks to the co-founder of an organisation helping schools, educators and children understand the ‘why’ behind safe digital habits
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Why tech-savvy principals thrive
By taking the lead with technology, principals can create a school where student learning comes first, and quality teaching thrives
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Cyber risks increasing for education sector – report
The latest high-profile hack against one of Australia’s top universities should come as no surprise, claims a specialist insurance provider
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Tech leaders sound alarm on ICT skills shortage
Education is the primary solution to Australia’s ICT skills shortage, say technology leaders
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How schools can manage secure access to 3D printers
While 3D printing is positively transforming the classroom, poorly managed print devices can open schools up to various risks and vulnerabilities