coronavirus

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Mandy ClarkeWednesday, March 25, 2020
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Safety first: digitising school visitor management
Sign-in protocols have changed drastically. A thorough visitor management system should be quick, seamless, and gather lots of data.
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School NewsWednesday, March 25, 2020
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HSC will go ahead in spite of pressure to close schools
Effective immediately, principals or system authorities now have the power to make decisions about the number and weighting of HSC…
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Health & Safety
School NewsWednesday, March 25, 2020
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6 strategies to juggle work and young kids at home: it’s about flexibility and boundaries
Getting through all these curve-balls will be a challenge for all. Some schools are closed, others remain open, the government…
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School NewsWednesday, March 25, 2020
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5 ways to keep human connections when moving learning online due to coronavirus
For those of you moving towards e-learning in the coming days, weeks and months... It’s not realistic to think that…
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Teacher's Desk
School NewsWednesday, March 25, 2020
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OP-Ed: No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low
Although the risk is small, teachers aged above 65 or who have a chronic condition, should consider not going to…
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Rosie ClarkeSunday, March 22, 2020
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UPDATE: PM orders schools to stay open this term, VIC brings schools holidays forward, NSW advises parents to pull kids out
Asked about the risk of students transmitting COVID-19 to teachers and school staff, the National Cabinet said it believes there…
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NSW Department of EducationWednesday, March 18, 2020
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What does social distancing and a hygiene regimen look like in schools right now?
The NSW department of education offers a closer look at its recommendations for schools in the state that has so…
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Industry voices
UNSW NewsroomWednesday, March 18, 2020
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Op-Ed: How to optimise online learning in the age of Coronavirus
Professor of Educational Psychology Andrew Martin offers a five-point guide for educators in the face of COVID-19. Due to the…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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COVID-19: what closing schools and childcare centres would mean for parents and casual staff
Even without closures, the fewer numbers of students across Australia will impact on casual staff in both the childcare and…
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School NewsWednesday, March 18, 2020
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Australian schools are closing because of coronavirus, but should they be?
Without a concrete national plan, individual schools rely on state and territory advice, which varies significantly (see NSW and NT).…
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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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