In the small regional town of Menindee, in NSW’s far west, Menindee Central School seeks to engage parents and members of the community about its students’ progress and achievements.
Video: Virtual reality in the classroom
Principal of Merredin College in regional WA, Lynne Herbert, talks about how the school has incorporated virtual reality into its classrooms.
Video: Teaching better problem solving
Mechanical engineer Michael Arnold says complex problem solving is the number one skill employers are seeking today and in the future, according to the World Economic Forum, as it provides “the power to change things for the better”.
Video: Schools and the importance of self-assessment
Five-year-old school, Burpengary State Secondary College in Queensland’s Moreton Bay Region, recently conducted its first self-assessment in order to review its pedagogical practice. Principal Peter Hoehn talks about the importance of regular self-assessment and feedback to ensure students are given every opportunity to thrive.
Video: Engaging students in STEM
Through the WA Department of Education’s Innovation Partnership Schools project, various schools across the state have spent the past two years working with industry, honing in on STEM, digital technologies, student engagement and outcomes for Aboriginal students.
Video: Literacy struggles in today’s digital world
This recent report by Four Corners investigates the current state of literacy skills among Australia’s young people, discussing NAPLAN results, international research and how reading and writing levels among many Australian students is a cause for concern.