STEM

State libraries partner with govt to advance Indigenous STEM skills

One Australian state has launched a plan to advance STEM skills for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school students. Students…

7 years ago

We know innovation is key, but what exactly is it?

We need to be teaching in a way that promotes innovation and creativity, but research indicates employers and students have…

7 years ago

The effect of electronic games on learning

Children who reportedly played electronic games for over one hour per day were identified by their teachers as having poor…

7 years ago

Coding, Pi: technology’s progress and its place in curriculum

Already coding has become an essential part of the curriculum for many schools and has managed to spread beyond the…

7 years ago

Teaching maths: what does the evidence say actually works?

“I’m just so bad at maths!” Too often we hear that claim uttered in fear and frustration. It’s not just…

7 years ago

Aboriginal knowledge for the science curriculum

The Western view alone limits students. Aboriginal knowledge enhances science education with examples of Aboriginal science.

7 years ago

Why is financial literacy declining in Australian 15-year-olds?

Around a fifth of 15-year-olds in Australia do not have basic financial literacy, according to a new OECD Programme for…

7 years ago

How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn

For many years, schools and universities have had to change the way they work and teach in order to fit…

7 years ago

Music the key to STEM success, but much more besides

Music matters, so why has it slipped from focus? Why are many concerned that participation is becoming reserved for those…

7 years ago

Govt releases teaching resource for digital technologies

A new online learning hub will help to demystify computer coding and digital technologies in Australian classrooms, supporting teachers and…

7 years ago

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