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Robotify teaches coding with virtual robots Irish company Robotify develops online modules for schools to teach virtual robotics programming without the need to buy hardware, or use high-end devices.

Australia’s biggest student invention comp now virtual The Young ICT Explorers (YICTE) program, Australia’s largest invention competition for students, will be fully virtual in 2020.

Insights from a home schooling mother of four For parents who were home schooling their children before the virus remote hasn’t been much of an interruption and there is much to be learned from parents who have done it well.

Show country kids the why and how of uni It’s a commitment for country kids to attend university and to get them over the line the perception that it is a worthwhile, life changing choice needs reinforcing.

Syrian students thrive in STEM with a little help Siblings escaped a Syria that’s been all but destroyed by civil war and are now on their way to fulfilling careers in STEM fields

ANU rethinks admissions process Students' applications are not only assessed on their academic results, but also their extra-curricular achievements and personal circumstances.

The Power of Three: Effective partnerships between parents, teachers & students Biomimetics, is defined as the copy-catting of ingenious ideas in the natural world.

Mission Australia urges young people to speak up in Youth Survey 2020 Mission Australia is urging young people aged 15-19 across Australia to participate in the Youth Survey 2020 before Friday 14 August close.  

AI improves classrooms An AI system tells teachers where to place themselves and organise classroom layout for optimum engagement.

Flinders anti-bullying program's success in Italy Italian high schools have had success with a South Australian program to help victims of bullying and aggression.

Free virtual mission to everywhere for Science Week You would be hard pressed to complete the Sydney Science Trail in person as it takes the visitor through a massive science journey.

High school sexual harassment common for both sexes Male students are more likely to experience six out of nine forms of sexual harassment than female students.