STEM
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External Learning
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Education
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…
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Aboriginal knowledge for the science curriculum
The Western view alone limits students. Aboriginal knowledge enhances science education with examples of Aboriginal science.
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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…
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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…
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External Learning
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…
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Education
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…
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