Education Technology

Innovative school launches high-end observatory

Brisbane Girls Grammar School has unveiled a state-of-the-art observatory equipped with three robotic telescopes

Robot pilot aims to keep sick kids connected

Funding has been confirmed for an Australia-first trial which could prevent seriously ill children from falling behind in school

Finalists confirmed in Elon Musk tech competition

The world-renowned pioneer has invested US$15m into a project which aims to empower children to take control of their own learning

‘Continuous reporting’ the next tech trend: Expert

The Educator speaks to James Leckie, co-founder and director of Schoolbox, about how schools can leverage technology to improve outcomes

Why STEM resources need a shot in the arm

The problem with many of today’s STEM resources is that they’re ‘alarmingly uninspiring’, Stile Education CEO, Byron Scaf, tells The Educator

Opinion: How technology impacts learning

It’s one thing to integrate your school’s ICT network with the technology your staff and students are using – but are you using the right technology?

New resource helps schools answer common challenges

A leading software provider has released a new tool that helps principals simplify their school’s internal processes so they can get back to doing what they do best

The ‘internal service provider’ approach to ICT

Brendan Vince from Scotch Oakburn College, tells The Educator about the most significant challenge for schools trying to ensure a secure ICT network

Technology helps students imagine the schools of tomorrow

What does the future of education look like? A recent conference invited students to do some future-gazing

Don’t be stained by Raspberry PI’s

While Raspberry Pi’s are a great tool to teach students programming and code, they can also be a serious security concern if the right precautions are not in place