With remote learning still at the forefront of many Australian classrooms, ViewSonic has created a new platform to enhance video-assisted learning. Read more
Improving a generational decline in writing skills
Australian students’ declining achievement in National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), as well as in international testing, has revealed that writing skills are below the 2011 average with one in five failing to meet the national minimum standard. Read more
What is next after COVID-19
Malcolm Elliot has been a teacher for over 40 years. From 2015-2018 he was president of the Tasmanian Principals Association, representing government primary and secondary school principals. He is now president of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA).
The attention of more than 7600 primary school leaders is turning to the question of “what next?” We could all do with some certainty about the future. It is for this reason that I put forward the idea of multi-year resourcing agreements as a pivotal strategic consideration for decision makers. Read more
Kangaroo Island’s next generation adopts app technology
Conservationists are recruiting Kangaroo Island’s school students in their fight to safeguard the future of bird species critically impacted by the Black Summer Fires.
Pilot plan to return international students
A pilot plan that will see the phased return of fully vaccinated international students to NSW has been given the green light by the Commonwealth Government, with the first flight touching down by the end of this year.
Protecting Territory kids against COVID-19
More than 4000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Northern Territory children aged between 12 and 15. Read more