Education Technology

Survey reveals students’ thoughts on technology

Nearly half of teens say they would consider a career in tech, but perceived barriers and lack of career information persist

How teachers can create calm in the classroom

The Educator looks at an innovative intervention creating positive change the headspace of Australian classrooms

Casual relief teachers missing out on PD – report

Australia’s casual relief teachers are missing out on critical professional learning opportunities, a new report by AITSL has found

The ‘one stop shop’ helping busy principals

Education platform Compass is now used in more than 1,800 schools. The Educator speaks to CEO John de la Motte about the company’s dizzying expansion

Opinion: Sluggish embrace of EdTech hurting our schools

There is a staggering reluctance within the education sector to embrace technology that is used outside of the classroom, writes former principal Rob Graham

‘Tech Lab’ sparks students’ curiosity in ICT

The Educator speaks to Microsoft’s K-12 lead Travis Smith about how the tech giant’s new initiative is helping teachers boost students’ ICT literacy

Victoria merges family services with quality education

Victoria is seeing to it that its school infrastructure drive proves to be holistic

What impact are mental health apps having?

A world-first study is looking into the effectiveness of mental health apps for preventing anxiety and depression in adolescents

How AI is transforming the way schools use data

The Educator speaks to Catherine Devine, Microsoft’s Business Strategy Lead, Libraries and Museums about how AI is enabling schools to improve teaching and learning

Schools ‘prime targets’ for cyberattacks, report finds

A new report reveals Australia’s education institutions are increasingly the victim of trojan, adware and backdoor attacks