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Face to face teaching is about to recommence in most schools across Australia, and while some teachers are applauding the return to the classroom for their students, others are more apprehensive. For the past 6 or 7 weeks of teaching, many teachers have taught remotely. How this looks is different for every school, with someRead more

Students are used to being taught face-to-face in class, with some input from the teachers. This is all changed in this time of crisis, with schools being closed and adopting online learning. Is education online different from the face-to-face approach we are used to, and how? An important element to take into account when teachingRead more

Coronavirus Covid-19 cases are increasing in the Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where universities and schools have been closed in order to contain the epidemic, and public events like the Carnival Festival celebrations have been cancelled.These measures are necessary, and although they seem to put a stop on normal life, they also offer ItalyRead more

AI is changing the way we live, the way we learn, and now, it’s changing the way we teach. AI mightn’t be new terminology or a new idea, but for many schools, the idea of using AI in their classrooms is definitely new, and can be a little daunting.The AI application called edQuire learns whatRead more

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important. “ – Bill Gates Many teachers and schools are worried by the amount of time students are spending using technology for socialising or entertainment rather than for school work. And with good reason.Read more

The Chronicle of Higher Education (chronicle.com) has come up with 7 fundamental conditions that must exist if people are to learn.They are:1. Awareness 2. Interest 3. Motivation 4. Relevance 5. Engagement 6. Reinforcement 7. SupportProviding all 7 conditions for learning can be tough. After all, what motivates one doesn’t motivate all. What interests Jim mayRead more

Lindfield Learning Village is one of NSW’s most innovative schools, bringing exciting new challenges for staff and students. As Stephanie McConnell, the school’s first principal, said, “People are looking for something different for their children”, adding that the school is different to traditional classrooms in almost every way – from the physical spaces, which areRead more