Just over two years have passed since ChatGPT landed. Although the response from the general public was laced with fear, uncertainty, and doubt, Australian schools quickly shifted into overdrive to figure out what role generative AI could play in curricula ...
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Will AI replace real life tutors?
Cash-strapped parents are turning to artificial intelligence tutors to educate their kids amid the cost-of-living crunch, in a newly-emerging trend experts say could hinder studentsâ learning if not used properly. Websites including ChatGPT, Zookal and Tutor Ocean are among several ...
More »The Education Review guide to ed-tech: What your school needs next
The world of ed-tech has so much to offer schools. Hereâs our snapshot of some of the ways you and your students can benefit, plus expert advice to help you navigate the challenges. Thereâs no question that technology has radically ...
More »How will a social media ban affect schools?
Anthony Albanese has won the support of all states and territories to ban social media for children under the age of 16 â with a bill outlining the âworld-firstâ move to be introduced in just one weeksâ time. The Prime Minister said all ...
More »Danger on school grounds can be prevented, tech company says
A physical security company says schools should take action to prevent, rather than respond to, safety risks and security breaches on school grounds. Catching students vaping, bullying or vandalising early, before it becomes a bigger behavioural issue, can mitigate any ...
More »All school students can train for eSafety “pen license”
All primary schools across Australia will now have access to an eSmart online safety course, which has been likened to a âpen licence for the online worldâ. The Digital License will be expanded to students from Kindergarten to Year 4 (ages four ...
More »How teachers can unlock a studentâs future in tech
Technology careers are here for the long term and offer a wealth of opportunity to apply creativity and problem solving â not just in tech companies, but wherever technology can be applied in any industry. In fact, the Tech Council ...
More »âWe nicknamed it Eddyâ: what do schools and teachers think of AI in classrooms?
Itâs almost two years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022. Since then, educators worldwide have been grappling with what generative artificial intelligence might mean for classrooms and learning. ChatGPT has been met with both anxiety and a ...
More »How improving email security protects against cyber attacks
According to a recent cybersecurity report, half of the data breaches affecting the education sector involve social engineering, where attackers manipulate people into sharing sensitive information or making other mistakes that compromise their personal or organisational security. One of the ...
More »Post-school program pays students to study software engineering
A technology company that specialises in software for the logistics industry has begun paying Year 12 school leavers a full-time salary whilst they study to alleviate competition in the tech graduate market. WiseTech Global's Earn and Learn program combines studying ...
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