Classroom technology and digital trends - Education Matters Magazine
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Technology

Outlining the challenges and solutions to digital trends for the modern classroom, Education Matters’ technology section covers everything from robotics to 3D printing and whiteboards.

We speak to educational leaders from schools across the country, asking them what products and services are needed to better prepare students for the modern workforce.

We also talk to the education product and service providers to find out how their offerings can be used and adapted to meet the learning needs of today’s students.

Acer future learning

Is the future of learning in line with the future of work?

Acer future learning
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The workplace of the future will be unrecognisable from the working world of today. The challenges students will face in a world dominated by rapidly advancing technology will be wildly different from the ones faced by Baby Boomers, Gen X and even Millennials.

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Girl Geek Academy Hackers Hustlers Hipsters

Hackers, hustlers and hipsters

Sarah Moran, CEO of the Girl Geek Academy, explains how teaching algorithmic systems and design thinking can engage a whole class in technology; and how today’s hackers, hustlers and hipsters are using skills that extend far beyond coding.

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What’s the buzz?

Drone expert, Dr Catherine Ball, discusses how Australia is leading the pack in the non-military use of drones, known as ‘drones for good’, and sheds light on their enormous potential for the modern classroom.

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Epson: The bright side

When designing its new science building, functionality combined with total cost of ownership led Henley High School to the Epson EB-2250U projector, with 26 units now installed across the school.

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Kids’ coding event aims for world record

To mark the 50th anniversary of first moon landing, Moonhack will see students from around the globe take part in a space-themed coding exercise, that aims to break the record for the most kids coding at the same time.

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Not the traditional classroom

In the modern-day classroom, esports and gamification are emerging as the next big things to watch. Acer discusses why educators are now embracing these technologies to boost student motivation and engagement.

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