Technology

Literacy the real barrier to STEM uptake It’s almost futile to attempt to increase STEM participation without addressing a key foundational barrier to literacy comprehension. 

STEM not just for boffins says electrical engineer From blinking lights to state-powering hydro stations: electrical engineer and former lousy student demystifies coding for automation and controls.

IBM EdTech Youth Challenge now open: more than $15k in prizes IBM EdTech Youth Challenge invites teams of students and teachers to present ideas where AI helps solve problems facing society.

Early introduction to cybersecurity required to curb talent shortage in Australia The talent shortage in cybersecurity is a real issue Australia needs to address now and into the future.

AI-enabled ed tech Knowledgehook to boost maths attainment Knowledgehook currently works with teachers in more than 100,000 schools and is launching in Australia.

Makerspaces and Student Wellbeing When students engage in the many activities and opportunities provided in a Makerspace, they relax and have fun. It is non-threatening, no testing or grading!

Managing wellbeing with data A new platform for primary through to tertiary institutions enables remote monitoring of mental health and behavior, creating a holistic picture of an community's well-being.

Five tips to stay safe online It's Safer Internet Day and staying safe online means following a few guidelines says expert.

TikTok launches e-safe video series TikTok is popular with teens and it is doing its part to make the net a safer place for them in line with Safer Internet Day.

STE(A)M is about integration STE(A)M is about breaking down the barriers between individual subjects and enabling students to solve complex problems using knowledge from a range of curriculum areas.

Helping Aussie kids' online safety Threats to children online are always evolving and global cyber security company Palo Alto Networks its doing its bit to help tackle the problem.

Cybercriminals are targeting schools, it’s time to lock them out The modern classroom’s foundations consist of IoT devices that enable collaboration and growth. However, it also leaves schools, students and teachers particularly vulnerable to cyberthreats.