Kat Donaghey

Education
Kat DonagheyWednesday, October 24, 2018
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Top-of-the-line school gym helps students activate body, mind and soul
St Philip’s Christian College principal Darren Cox is a firm believer that “fitness grows brain cells”.
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Administration
Kat DonagheyTuesday, October 16, 2018
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Do video games have a place in schools?
Realising the popularity of e-sports – particularly among young males, with game tournaments attracting 80 million viewers – schools have…
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Property
Kat DonagheyTuesday, October 16, 2018
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Keeping your cool improves student comprehension
Professor Michael Nagel says studies dating as far back as the 1930s have shown a link between classroom temperature and…
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Education
Kat DonagheyTuesday, September 11, 2018
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Teacher support readiness & the cons of classroom AI
It’s one thing to supply teachers with adaptive learning software but do teachers have the training and skills to make…
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Administration
Kat DonagheyWednesday, September 5, 2018
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Artificial intelligence: The next education revolution
In the near future, students will learn at their own pace on computer programs that adapt to suit the abilities…
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Education
Kat DonagheyWednesday, September 5, 2018
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School principal puts first aid skills into action in remote community
As a school principal on a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Sarah Rowe was more than just a…
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Education
Kat DonagheyWednesday, August 29, 2018
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Tools of the trade in a special needs classroom
Teaching aids may help educators meet their obligations for inclusive education.
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Education
Kat DonagheyWednesday, August 22, 2018
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Sky’s the limit for students tackling real-life challenges with drone tech
Peregian Springs State School teachers have been experimenting with different ways to integrate drones with the curriculum. Year 3 teacher,…
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Administration
Kat DonagheyTuesday, August 21, 2018
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Phone system 101: keeping school communication lines open
The rollout of the NBN means many schools have to upgrade old phone systems.
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News
Kat DonagheyWednesday, August 15, 2018
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So, you want to be a school principal?
Teachers who want to make the leap are advised to complete a postgraduate course in Educational Leadership.
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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Free 2024 Learning Support Forum Webinar – World Class Presenters

Last year over 6,000 educators and health professionals registered for the 2023 Learning Support Forum. This year we are pleased to announce another great line-up of presenters. Four excellent presentations on highly relevant topics.
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BenQ’s Smart Interactive Boards: Merging User Security, Health Focus, and Advanced Cloud Management

A global leader in display solutions, BenQ’s next generation of large-format interactive displays stands out as the first to offer full support for Google Mobile Services (GMS) while integrating world-first health-related features. This innovative combination revolutionises the user experience by providing seamless access to Google Play and other Google apps. Additionally, BenQ Board users can expect enhanced security, health-focused functionalities, and advanced cloud management capabilities. Powerful BenQ collaboration tools: All BenQ Boards come with EZWrite, a feature-rich whiteboarding software designed for engaging discussions from any location. It also has InstaShare, a wireless screen-sharing solution that gives users more flexible ways to share and present from any device. Hassle-free centralised management: BenQ offers directory service syncing with the BenQ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Schools that manage their user lists on services such as Google Workspace, ClassLink, Microsoft Entra ID, LDAP servers and other SAML-based providers can easily use these to limit access to their Android-based smart boards. Streamlined Onboarding and Management Effortless onboarding is essential for new school tech. BenQ simplifies this with two methods: scan each device’s barcode with your phone for automatic binding or bulk enroll boards via CSV file. Device and network settings can be copied through USB …
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EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools (ANZ)

The EduMind ANZ: Strengthening Mental Health and Building Resilience in Schools, organized by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and set to take place on 31 July – 2 August 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.
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Nurturing Brilliance: STEM education for First Nations students

Learning is lifelong. So, let’s help spark an interest in First Nations students looking to take their first (or next) step.
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Free education resources to support health and well-being in children with Eczema

A grassroots charity is offering every Australian teacher and parent access to free eczema resources as part of a passionate campaign to support the health and wellbeing of children battling this devastating skin condition. With one in three children under age 6 struggling with eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis), Eczema Support Australia is supporting schools to better support students living with the extremely itchy and painful condition that has a huge impact on quality of life, and which is often misunderstood. “School-age children with eczema often experience physical, emotional and educational struggles, which jeopardise their long-term well-being,” says Ms Funk, whose twin sons have battled chronic eczema since birth. “The condition can lead to low confidence, absenteeism from school and isolation, while younger children in early learning are also at risk of adverse health and well-being when their needs are not met,” according to Ms Funk. Eczema Support Australia has developed two free tools for educators to support the health and wellbeing of children with eczema: The Eczema Awareness Course for Educators is a 45-minute e-learning course which promotes greater awareness of the complexities surrounding eczema and the impact it has on a child’s life and education. Access HERE. …
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