Jun 5, 20203 minExplainer: how is literacy taught in schools?Eileen Honan is a Senior Lecturer in English and Literacy Education at the University of Queensland. When education commentators turn...
Jun 5, 20204 minSome school reports valuable for parents, others just a mysteryHeather Fehring. Professor Heather Fehring is a literacy expert in the School of Education in the College of Design and Social Context...
Jun 5, 20204 minTeaching kids 21st century skills early will help prepare them for their futureIt may be a truism that the future will be different, but human expectations have rarely been so high about the degree of imminent...
Jun 5, 20203 minWhy digital apps can be good gifts for young family membersWe are often portrayed in the media as “bad parents or grandparents” for purchasing apps for young family members. But in fact,...
Jun 5, 20204 minInclusive education means all children are included in every way, not just in theoryRecent articles on The Conversation and in The Guardian question whether inclusive education can do more harm than good – but neither...
Jun 5, 20204 min'I don’t want to be teased'Why bullied children are reluctant to seek help from teachers. In Australia approximately one in five students are bullied at school...
Jun 5, 20204 minReligion and belief systems have a place in the school curriculumThe place of religions and belief systems, especially Christianity, in the school curriculum is a sensitive issue provoking much...
Jun 5, 20203 minKey reason why so many IT projects failImplementing information technology projects in the public sector is challenging. And we seem to experience these challenges with a...
Jun 5, 20203 minWhy are Indigenous students skipping school? High-profile cases of racial discrimination on the sporting field and on public transport capture the media’s attention, but we hear less...
Jun 5, 20207 minHow to identify, understand and teach gifted children2020 has been a time for teachers and students alike to rejig their knowledge on education and what it means to learn. Teachers have had...
Jun 1, 20202 minSocial Sports ProgramDigital Media Academy’s vision is to empower athletes, coaches and administrators through education about how to create knowledge and...
May 10, 20204 minTime, money and method: three things to consider if you're thinking about homeschooling your childA successful homeschooling experience happens when children and parents know the expectations, set targets and enjoy it. In some...
May 10, 20201 minHappy Mother's DayHappy Mother’s Day to all our mums, step-mums, aunties and grandmothers. Thankyou for being you!
May 7, 20202 minSocial factors that impact our healthMany people believe that 'health' consists solely of our 'physical' health and well-being. Are we eating the right foods, hitting the...
May 7, 20202 minOnline learning and the transition to high schoolTransitioning from primary school to high school is already a scary and exciting time in an adolescent's life. But when this transition...
Apr 29, 20203 minManaging your mental health during COVID-19The Covid19 Pandemic has impacted the mental health of many. The need to isolate, quarantine requirements, job and income losses, not...
Apr 29, 20202 minManaging your family's mental healthAs you may have no doubt noticed, COVID-19 has caused mental health issues for people all over the globe. Around 45% of people experience...
Apr 29, 20202 minSurvival guide for families in isolationIf like so many of us, you are isolated with your family during the Coronavirus pandemic, you may find it hard to get a moment to...
