Opinion: How early entry schemes help Year 12 students …
WEB1 day ago · These early entry schemes have been around for many years. But offers soared during COVID, with more than 40,000 school-leavers estimated to have received an early offer in 2021 and again in 2022. These numbers saw early entry schemes slammed for lacking the “transparency” of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), being an ...
Australian Education News for K/12 | The Educator
WEBThe leading Australian education news website for professionals working in kindergarten through grade 12. Read the latest strategies to help you teach.
Schools overpay ransomware demands – study | The Educator K/12
WEB2 days ago · by The Educator 23 Sep 2024. A global study of ransomware’s impact found more than half of schools paid more than the initial ransomware demand, raising concerns about the financial impact cybercrime is having on the education industry. However, fewer schools (63%) were targeted by ransomware in 2024 …
New program gives parents control over teens’ messaging and …
WEB18 hours ago · New program gives parents control over teens’ messaging and screentime. Meta is rolling out new ‘teen accounts’ with enhanced privacy settings for Instagram users under the age of 18 in an effort to limit their exposure to harmful content on social media. The announcement comes as the Federal Government proposes a …
Online teaching vs the classroom: The pros and cons
WEBThe pros and cons. Kearney said the transition to online teaching presents unique challenges, not least of which is adapting traditional classroom workflows to digital platforms. “The pace of online lessons tends to be quicker, demanding a reevaluation of lesson timing and content delivery,” he said. “For teachers navigating this new ...
Why students thrive when music becomes part of school life
WEB21 hours ago · At Seaview High School, Hayley Wedding – another Award nominee – redesigned the school’s music program, removing financial barriers and empowering students. “Every student has the capacity to excel,” she said. The program grew from 6% participation in 2021 to 43% in 2024, helping students build …
TV - Videos - The Educator K12
WEBThe webinar will demonstrate how teachers can use AI to enhance their instruction and improve their workflow. Learn how AI can automate routine tasks, provide real-time feedback, and offer professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs. Whether you are an educator, administrator, or policymaker, gain valuable insights and ...
School’s positive behaviour program keeping classrooms calm
WEB4 days ago · School’s positive behaviour program keeping classrooms calm. In Australia’s schools, more than 70% of principals work with teachers on classroom discipline problems at least once a week, reporting more frequently spending time on discipline problems than other leadership issues. At one Western Australian school, staff have made a conscious ...
Daunted by AI? Here's how your school can get ahead of the curve
WEBHarnessing the power of Generative AI allows classrooms to shift from the traditional teacher-centric model towards a highly personalised, student-driven space. The ability to differentiate learning and drive student engagement can positively impact academic outcomes by ensuring that we are meeting young people at their point of need.
Students learn better online than in the classroom, new study claims
WEBTo determine the effectiveness of online learning compared to classroom learning, the researchers explored the use of remote learning by undergraduate accounting students after it was introduced at a university in the Southeast Asian country during the COVID-19 pandemic.. Researchers surveyed 482 first, second, and third-year students studying an accountancy degree in the 2020 to 2021 academic ...