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Adam VoigtMonday, June 24, 2019
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Adam Voigt: Can kids on the Autism spectrum “do” empathy?
Empathy is both a cognitive and intuitive capability.
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School NewsTuesday, June 18, 2019
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Children with autism may use memory differently: Understanding could help us teach them
The high proportion of children on the autism spectrum presents an obvious challenge to teachers and the learning environment.
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School NewsWednesday, April 10, 2019
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Autism awareness: flexible techniques help school success
Autism Awareness Day was this week! Author of The Everyday Autism Series and mother of two, Monique Cain reveals how teachers…
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Rosie ClarkeTuesday, March 12, 2019
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Anxiety, ASD and meeting special student needs
Teaching students with ASD, anxiety or both can be challenging and confusing for educators. School News relished the opportunity to…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, October 10, 2017
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Teaching aids help neutralise special needs
Reading aids, furniture and sensory stimulation are all among the new wave of assistive technology for students with special learning…
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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 BarryFriday, August 26, 2016
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Pokémon Go: just a game or a bridge to learning and connection?
Pokémon GO: just a game craze or a wealth of educational potential? Reported benefits of Pokémon GO include enhancing social…
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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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Set your laptop free!

CommBox focuses on revolutionizing Australian classrooms with its Classic S4 interactive screen. Addressing teachers’ needs for flexibility and convenience, harnessing it’s education technology to reducing laptop dependency.
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BenQ Launches First EDLA-Certified Interactive Displays

BenQ, a global leader in Display Solutions for Education, has announced its next generation of interactive displays.
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Thrive: Practical strategies to nourish teacher wellbeing

In this empathetic and practical guide, Daniela Falecki answers the encompassing question, ‘How can I thrive at work?’
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Improved COLA functionality at Carlton Public School

The addition of a PA system to a covered outdoor learning area can greatly improve the functionality of the space. This was the experience at Carlton Public School.
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