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School NewsWednesday, May 10, 2017
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Principals Australia Institute launches 2017 John Laing Awards
Principals Australia Institute (PAI) has launched the annual John Laing Professional Development Awards for 2017 to celebrate outstanding school leaders.
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Suzy BarryMonday, May 1, 2017
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‘Stomp out the gap’ with the Cathy Freeman Foundation
As part of the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s 10th anniversary on June 6, 2017, schools around Australia are being asked to…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, April 18, 2017
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School perimeter fencing: do fence me in!
Remember the days in the old schoolyard? Well, schoolyards are still around, and while they may contain more interesting play…
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Angie HobbsTuesday, April 18, 2017
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How teaching philosophy could help combat extremism
Young people today are constantly at risk of indoctrination – whether deliberate or inadvertent. This can be by advertisers, politicians,…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, April 12, 2017
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Learning space furniture for a brave new world
Modern learning environments, flexible learning spaces or innovative learning environments (ILE); these are not buzz terms, but topics of considerable…
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School NewsWednesday, April 12, 2017
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Children prefer to read books on paper rather than screen
There is a common perception that children are more likely to read if it is on a device such as…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, April 12, 2017
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NAPLAN Online: glitches, challenges and opportunities
Against the backdrop of some fierce criticism, loudly proclaimed concerns, and in the case of one state, a decision not…
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Dave WrightWednesday, March 29, 2017
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Innovative new courses to help educators meet the needs of their students
As the demands of the classroom evolve, Torrens University Australia is providing innovative courses to assist educators meet their students’…
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Suzy BarryMonday, March 27, 2017
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Do children learn better in the woods?
Over recent years, the benefits that humans gain from contact with trees and nature have gained recognition. They call it…
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School NewsMonday, March 27, 2017
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Experts agree: schools not preparing students for twenty-first century
The latest report by Mitchell Institute at Victoria University finds school leavers are not graduating with the skills they need…
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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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