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UNSW NewsroomWednesday, November 27, 2019
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Online violence just as destructive as offline violence
Dr Jane says contrary to claims that cyberhate is mostly innocuous because it is virtual rather than ‘real’, the widespread…
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School NewsWednesday, September 19, 2018
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Education program creates new generation of online influencers
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has launched The YeS Project to explore online issues including cyberbullying and image-based abuse,…
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School NewsTuesday, April 24, 2018
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Why teachers are turning to Twitter (in more than 280 characters)
Twitter has become a significant resource for teachers to find, share, learn from and use information for the professional benefit…
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The ConversationSaturday, February 24, 2018
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Combatting online bullying is different for girls and boys: here’s why
This academic says girls behave differently online and are at greater risk of mental health issues. Gender must be considered…
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The ConversationWednesday, January 24, 2018
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Why children should be taught to build a positive online presence
Rather than just teaching children about internet safety and reducing their digital footprint, we should also encourage them to curate…
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School NewsWednesday, January 24, 2018
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The high-tech language of emotion
SELFIE Research Project builds critical literacy skills in disadvantaged kids, helping them express their emotions through digital modes and media.
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The ConversationWednesday, November 22, 2017
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Most young Australians can’t identify fake news online
Of 1,000 young Australians aged eight to 16, only one third felt they could distinguish fake news from real news,…
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Joanne OrlandoSunday, July 23, 2017
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Children using social media not all bad news?
While we often hear about the negative impact social media has on children, the use of sites like Facebook, Twitter…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, November 15, 2016
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Book corner – something special for all ages
From a left-field inclusion for those teens who love quirky history to a cautionary tale about social media and fascinating…
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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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Yondr the complete phone-free school solution

Yondr specialises in creating phone-free schools from arrival to dismissal. Allowing students an opportunity to be mindful, present, and engaged without the ongoing distraction of mobile phones. As students enter the school, they secure their phones in Yondr’s patented lockable pouch. Students retain possession of their phone for the duration of the day removing the need for teaching staff to confiscate phones and then be liable for loss and damage. As a mission-driven organization that has worked with schools for 10 years, we prioritize long-term success for our school partners so that they can achieve improvements in academic outcomes, student wellbeing and mental health. Yondr is a complete phone-free solution. We don’t just sell you a pouch. Since 2014, we have developed rigorously tested and guaranteed products and offer unparalleled support, expertise and guidance to all of our school partners. 10 years of successfully implementing in 2000 schools globally Selective programs and whole school programs No cheap knock offs that do not last No ongoing annual fees Purchase only what your school requires Learn more https://www.overyondr.com/phone-free-schools “Schools can take a concrete constructive approach to solve the question eight hours a day. What we hear from parents is that once their child starts …
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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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