New research from University of South Australia has found popular games such as Angry Birds, Mario Kart, or Animal Crossing could distract kids from engaging in the curriculum, unless they have a teacher who is willing to bend the rules.
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‘Away for the day’ campaign paves the way for school mobile phone ban
A website and social media campaign has been launched in Queensland to help support families and students in the lead up to the 2024 school year when a statewide mobile phone ban is introduced and students will be required keep their mobile phones ‘away for the day’.
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Why we need to rethink the term ‘bullying’
Latest research from Flinders University has identified that the term ‘bullying’ – used to define a range of behaviours – is potentially jeopardising successful and necessary prevention of harmful behaviour at school.
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Awards recognise outstanding specialist schools
The outstanding achievements of those working with children and young people with disability have been celebrated at the Principals’ Association of Specialist Schools (PASS) Awards.
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Dr Gary Stager on why technology is not the enemy
Founder and CEO of Constructing Modern Knowledge Dr Gary Stager flew in from the U.S. as a keynote speaker at EduTECH this year. He sat down with Education Matters to discuss where education is headed.
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Workshops on careers in transport roll out to Sydney high schools
Over the next 12 months, Transit Systems will be hosting a series of workshops at Sydney high schools, sharing its insights on the myriad of career opportunities in the mass transport sector.
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