Since COVID-19 restrictions came into force across Australia, many families have been adapting to a whole new way of life, writes Lisa Needham. Even now, several months in with some restrictions easing, most of us are spending unprecedented amounts of time in our homes. Our social...
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has changed the way we interact with each other, write Gloria Quinones and Megan Adams because right now, all of the family remain in one social space – our homes. We’ve moved from one extreme to the other. From helicopter...
The COVID-19 outbreak has rapidly accelerated how much schools rely on online learning, writes Lisa ArchboldThe move has raised a range of issues – particularly digital privacy and security of information. Managing these security and privacy issues is the responsibility of regulators, schools and parents, but...
Teachers say most students have lost the ability to focus, are less empathetic and spend less time on physical activity, report Pasi Sahlberg and Adrian Piccoli, These are some of the results from our Growing Up Digital Australia study, in which we surveyed almost 2,000 teachers...
Are digital technologies a growing distraction in the learning environment? A new report thinks so. The Gonski Institute for Education at UNSW Sydney has released the first in a series of Growing Up Digital Australia reports, with initial research painting a worrying picture of changed learning...
Dear parents and carers, We are all living in extraordinary times, dealing with changes in the way we interact and live. Even if your health has not been directly impacted by COVID-19, the physical restrictions, emotional stresses and financial pressure may be making it difficult to cope...
As Australians try to maintain social engagement during self-isolation, citizen science offers a unique opportunity for families. These researchers are looking for interested parties to contribute to their projects! Defined as “public participation and collaboration in scientific research”, citizen science allows everyday people to use technology...
More than one billion young people around the world are now shut out of classrooms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, report Amy Graham and Pasi Sahlberg. Even in Australia where many schools remain open, many parents have chosen to keep their kids home. Some Australian non-government...
Vision Australia launches Code Jumper, an award-winning STEM tool teaching blind kids to computer code Code Jumper opens up the world of computer coding to blind children. Designed originally by Microsoft and developed by American Printing House, Code Jumper assists 7-11 year olds, regardless of their...
Marika Guggisberg, asks how can parents teach their children to be safe online when many teenagers use mobile phones and social media almost constantly. Children are gaining access to these devices and platforms at increasingly younger ages. This is a challenge for parents who need to...
