As Australian students prepare to begin their 2021 school year, a University of Southern Queensland (USQ) academic has provided significant recommendations for schools around the need for sexuality education that is inclusive of students with intersex variations. Read more
BenQ: Maintaining classroom health in a blended learning environment
Students may be back in the classroom, but COVID-19 has highlighted the need, and opportunity, for schools to embrace technology. Read more
How BenQ’s Interactive Displays can minimise the spread of germs in classrooms
New interactive learning techniques are rapidly becoming the norm in the effort to boost student performance. But many of the behaviors that are required for group interactive learning can unknowingly spread dangerous pathogens to other students, their families, and others. This is a relatively new issue in education since the traditional model of using a projector as the primary display limited the physical touching of common objects in the classroom. Read more
Contact Harald: the smart contact tracing solution for schools
With most students back in classrooms as of 12 October, and Victoria’s Year 8 to 10s joining the rest later this month, education is facing a ‘new normal’ of social distancing and protective barriers. Read more
The Principalship in Australia Today: Autonomy, Accountability, and Workload
The Australian Secondary Principals’ Association partnered with Dr Amanda Heffernan from Monash University to investigate the current issues facing secondary school principals in Australia’s public schools. Read more
WillPlay: Bringing out the ninja
With today’s students typically less active than in the past, WillPlay has launched a range designed to appeal to students of all ages, encouraging physical activity and promoting greater core strength. Read more