Teacher reader survey 2023: AI, wellbeing and teacher shortages

The annual Teacher magazine reader survey has concluded for another year! In today’s article, we share some themes to emerge from your responses about the issues that are important to you, and announce the winner of our $500 prize.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/teacher-reader-survey-2023-ai-wellbeing-and-teacher-shortages>

How technology can bridge resourcing gaps in multicultural education

With the end of the school year fast approaching, principals and heads of departments are using the lead-in to Christmas to think about next year’s curricula.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/how-technology-can-bridge-resourcing-gaps-in-multicultural-education/283646>

NSW Catholic school Chevalier College unveils plans for remote learning Mondays

A Catholic college in regional New South Wales has announced it will go ahead with plans for senior students to study from home one day a week, despite negative feedback from some parents.

<https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-16/chevalier-college-plans-remote-learning-mondays/103113304>

The school where children are being asked to learn from home one day a week

Parents at a major regional Catholic college are fighting back against plans by the school to cut time in the classroom to four days a week, a move that will allow students to learn at home on Mondays with no formal teaching.

<https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-school-where-children-are-being-asked-to-learn-from-home-one-day-a-week-20231114-p5ejtb.html>

Apps snap up design thinking awards

The Game Changer Challenge grand final saw 24 school teams come up with ideas to change the world. Student journalists report on the outcome.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/apps-snap-up-design-thinking-awards>

UNESCO’s Digital Transformation Collaborative: Mobilization for the first three pilot countries

On the sidelines of this year’s UN General Assembly and SDG Summit in September, the Global Education Coalition hosted an event to spotlight the progress of the Digital Transformation Collaborative and discuss its path forward as in-country mobilization is planned for the first three pilot countries.

<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unescos-digital-transformation-collaborative-mobilization-first-three-pilot-countries>

7 principles for AI in education

A new framework intends to guide the edtech industry’s implementation of AI in education in a purpose-driven, transparent, and equitable manner that enables critical tools for personalized and enhanced learning experiences and improved assistive technologies.

<https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2023/11/10/7-principles-for-ai-in-education/>

han Academy Plans to Shake Up Writing Instruction With AI Tool

Chatbots designed specifically for K-12 education are expected to proliferate rapidly over the next few years.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/khan-academy-plans-to-shake-up-writing-instruction-with-ai-tool/2023/11>

Students Want to Learn More About AI. Schools Aren't Keeping Up

Students want more guidance on technology use from their schools, a survey shows.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/students-want-to-learn-more-about-ai-schools-arent-keeping-up/2023/11>

From Chalkboards to Smartboards: How Generations Adapt to Technological Advancements in Education

The landscape of education has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years. From the chalk-dusted classrooms of the past to the digital learning environments of today, each generation has had to adapt to the technological advancements of their time. Let’s go on a journey through time, exploring how different generations have adapted to the evolving technology in education.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/generations-adapt-to-technological/>

Join the global Hour of Code movement

From December 4–10, 2023, schools around the world will join the Hour of Code movement as part of Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek). With just one hour of coding—whether during CSEdWeek or anytime throughout the year—anyone can learn the basics of coding. And this year’s Hour of Code may be the biggest yet, thanks to a new AI-focused tutorial from Minecraft Education called Minecraft Hour of Code: Generation AI.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/11/join-the-global-hour-of-code-movement>

Free coding education coming to Kiwis thanks to Grok Academy

Online educational platform, Grok Academy, has entered into a five-year partnership with WiseTech Global, a global software company. This partnership, effective from 1st January 2024, will enable students, teachers, and homeschooling parents in New Zealand to gain free access to all of Grok's school content. Grok’s platform, which features a breadth of resources ranging from programming to web design, will now be completely open for use.

<https://itbrief.co.nz/story/free-coding-education-coming-to-kiwis-thanks-to-grok-academy>

Exploring problem-based learning in school-based STEM education: Insights from our Fifth (& Final) Professional Learning Day

For Phase 3 of #theSTEMproblem, we have been co-developing a pedagogical framework for PBL in STEM Education with expert teachers. To create this framework, our final two professional learning days have been designed to support teachers in discussing and documenting their insights from implementing problem-based learning (PBL) in STEM education in their schools.

<https://www.monash.edu/education/research/projects/exploring-problem-based-learning-in-schools/updates/insights-from-our-fifth-and-final-professional-learning-day>

STEM teachers recognised with national prize

Each year, the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching recognise the critical role primary and secondary school educators play in inspiring and encouraging students to take up an interest and consider careers in STEM. Last night, Judith Stutchbury and Donna Buckley were named winners of the 2023 prizes.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/stem-teachers-recognised-with-national-prize>

How schools can use digital technology for impact

While COVID-19 has kicked off a digital revolution in classrooms, Australia still has room to grow when it comes to tech-driven education.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/how-schools-can-use-digital-technology-for-impact/283449>

School kids teaching older Australians how to use latest technology

Seniors are getting a crash course on recent technology as part of a campaign aimed at closing the digital gap.

<https://www.smh.com.au/national/school-kids-teaching-older-australians-how-to-use-latest-technology-20231018-p5edeb.html>

Seniors learn new technology from school kids

Helen Macris retired from teaching 12 years ago, which was around about the last time that she seriously used a computer.

<https://www.9news.com.au/national/seniors-learning-new-technology-from-school-kids/1ae4457d-2974-4d63-acf1-063bdd5bc959>

Remote Study in 2024: How Sunraysia Students Can Stay Motivated

For Aussie students living in regional areas, remote learning has become a crucial part of their educational journey. However, keeping students focused and motivated can be difficult because classmates and teachers are not physically in the same environment, which leads to less supervision.

<https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/education/6215247/remote-study-in-2024-how-sunraysia-students-can-stay-motivated> 

Bold pilot program aiming to increase STEM participation in low socio-economic schools [subscription]

A promising new pilot program has been launched to encourage more students in low socio-economic schools to enter physics and engineering careers.

<https://educationhq.com/news/bold-pilot-program-aiming-to-increase-stem-participation-in-low-socio-economic-schools-157684/>

Blue Mountains students solving real-world STEM challenges

From coding and robotics to biodiversity and bushfire regeneration, Blue Mountains students are learning new skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

<https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/8382370/blue-mountains-students-solving-real-world-stem-challenges/>

400 students explore science, technology, engineering and maths at Hunter School Expo [subscription]

FROM navigating a flight simulator, to tinkering on batteries and engaging with a robot, 400 students from public and private schools across Newcastle and the Hunter gathered for the 2023 Hunter School STEM Expo.

<https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8388362/stem-expo-an-eye-opener-for-students-career-aspirations/>

Rutherford Technology High STEM students win best pitch for biodegradable packaging [subscription]

A TEAM of year 8 students at Rutherford Technology High School have won a statewide competition for inventing a business idea on biodegradable packaging for milk products.

<https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8390771/team-dairyway-win-best-business-idea-for-eco-friendly-milk-packaging/>

ChatGPT is landing kids in the principal’s office, survey finds

Ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene last year, a heated debate has centered on its potential benefits and pitfalls for students. As educators worry students could use artificial intelligence tools to cheat, a new survey makes clear its impact on young people: They’re getting into trouble.

<https://www.fastcompany.com/90966620/chatgpt-is-landing-kids-in-the-principals-office-survey-finds>

I'm a Maths Teacher. Graphing Calculators Taught Me a Thing or Two About AI

Yes, this technology changes everything. But it's also an opportunity to make your teaching better and your content more relevant.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-im-a-math-teacher-graphing-calculators-taught-me-a-thing-or-two-about-ai/2023/10>

Reading Instruction and AI: New Strategies for the Big Education Challenges of Our Time

Join the conversation as experts in the field explore these instructional pain points and offer game-changing guidance for K-12 leaders and educators.

<https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/reading-instruction-and-ai-new-strategies-for-the-big-education-challenges-of-our-time>

How Google Classroom help teach kids where their food comes from

One common obstacle for children with disabilities is picky eating habits. Often, this is because they don’t fundamentally understand what it is they’re eating: what ingredients are in it, how it was cooked, and how it ended up on their plate. This kind of unknown can create an uneasy sense of anxiety around the meal.

<https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/25-toyama-daigaku/>

Eight how-to guides for educators: Quickly get started with Microsoft Education classroom technology solutions

Each school year may bring new adventures and challenges but learning how to use new technology in your classroom shouldn’t be one of them. Since we know you’re busy, we’ve put together a list of eight free how-to guides to help you quickly get started with Microsoft Education solutions in your classroom.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/09/eight-how-to-guides-for-educators-quickly-get-started-with-microsoft-education-classroom-technology-solutions>

Thank you, teachers, for your dedication and expertise

In the dynamic field of education, teachers are the unsung heroes who shape the minds of our future generations. While we often hear phrases like "it's not rocket science," it's time to challenge that notion. Teaching, in fact, stands as one of the most intricate and challenging professions, often surpassing the complexity of rocket science.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/10/thank-you-teachers-for-your-dedication-and-expertise>

Ensuring secure, safe experiences for every school

World-class security and secure learning experiences are pillars that guide how Microsoft approaches cybersecurity in education. We recognize that cybersecurity is a top concern across this nation—from IT professionals who provide frontline support to technology decision makers that purchase services—and our solutions reflect both their needs as well as our expertise as a leading security company.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/10/ensuring-secure-safe-experiences-for-every-school>

Fostering STEM Diversity And Inclusion Through Robotics And Turkey

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Robert Jones, a social investor focused on K-12 STEM enrichment within the greater NYC area. Through his organization, Hand & Mind LLC, Robert has a decade of experience helping K-12 schools, universities and community organizations develop programs to increase participation in STEM for historically underrepresented K-12 students.

<https://www.forbes.com/sites/paologaudiano/2023/10/18/fostering-stem-diversity-and-inclusion-through-robotics-and-turkey/>

How STEM Education Improves Student Learning

Why should a child learn STEM? Perhaps they aren’t particularly interested in timetables or the periodic table (I know I wasn’t when I was a kid!), and you don’t want to force it on them.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/how-stem-education-improves-student-learning/>

Simplifying text-based programming - the micro:bit Python Editor, one year on

Celebrating a year of the micro:bit Python Editor, bringing simple text-based programming to even more students around the world.

<https://www.microbit.org/news/2023-10-16/microbit-python-editor-one-year-on/>

10 times teachers were legends with micro:bits

There are lots of creative ways to bring coding to life with micro:bits, and we've picked some of our favourites to celebrate World Teachers' Day. Thank you to all the incredible educators who are bringing digital skills into classrooms all over the world.

<https://www.microbit.org/news/2023-10-05/10-times-teachers-were-legends-with-microbits/>

Supporting science teaching with the micro:bit

Get ready for UNESCO's World Science Day on 10 November with BBC micro:bit's practical science investigations in class and outdoors, working with data and learning some core skills of scientific enquiry.

<https://www.microbit.org/news/2023-10-02/supporting-science-teaching-with-the-microbit/>

Women and girls in STEM: Verity Normington: From a mining area in South Australia to Geoscience Australia, geologist Dr Verity Normington's career path wasn’t always easy.

Dr Verity Normington is Executive Officer to Geoscience Australia's Office of the Chief Scientist. She's also a 2020 Australian Science Policy Fellow and one of Australia’s Superstars of STEM. Verity has overcome many barriers as a woman in STEM living with a chronic illness. While retaking year 12, she discovered a love for earth science. She was the first in her family to finish high school. She went on to put the ‘Dr’ in ‘Dr Normington’ by getting a PhD. Now, she uses her passion and expertise to contribute to research, policy and science communications.

<https://www.industry.gov.au/news/women-and-girls-stem-verity-normington> 

Digital learning: how to manage a very tricky balance

The way we navigate the fast-changing digital landscape is crucial for the academic and social experiences for students of all ages. The digital age presents opportunities and challenges for all learners, whether it be a student in an early childhood setting or an adult engaging in vocational education. We know that for all students to be successful, we need to think carefully about what we are doing with technology and why we are doing it. While understandable given the nature of the crisis, the rapid shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed many unintended consequences of engaging with digital pedagogies in a haphazard way.

<https://blog.aare.edu.au/digital-learning-how-to-manage-a-very-tricky-balance/>

Improving student outcomes by celebrating female figures in STEM

In the latest episode of our podcast series, The Research Files, we spoke with Dr Kathryn Ross about the gender bias evident in Australian high school science curricula. In this article, we speak with primary school STEM teacher Megan Hayes about how she ensures her students learn about the contributions of Australian female scientists in order to improve girls’ participation in STEM.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/improving-student-outcomes-by-celebrating-female-figures-in-stem> 

Infographic: ICT standards for teachers – an international snapshot

UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report for 2023 focuses on technology in education. According to the report’s Profiles Enhancing Education Reviews for 211 education systems, 51% have set ICT standards for teachers ‘in a competency framework, teacher training framework, development plan or strategy’. Here is an international snapshot for 2022.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/infographic-ict-standards-for-teachers-an-international-snapshot>

How Australia’s education system can overcome its ‘wicked problems’

In the world of global education, few names resonate as deeply as Professor Pasi Sahlberg. Currently a distinguished figure within the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne, Professor Sahlberg's journey is a rich tapestry of experience and expertise, spanning continents and roles.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/how-australias-education-system-can-overcome-its-wicked-problems/283427>

New infographic: What is the difference between Digital Literacy and Digital Technologies?

A topical question and key consideration for schools is working out the relationship between Digital Literacy and Digital Technologies, and how they differ. New to the DT Hub is an infographic that aims to do just that! It explains the differences between the two, provides examples and offers examples for implementing both areas of the curriculum in your classroom.

<https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/understanding-dt/the-dt-curriculum/digital-technologies-and-digital-literacy/>

New autism resources to support students starting school

The Student Wellbeing Hub recently launched a new suite of free resources designed to support students on the autism spectrum as they begin their primary school journey.

<https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/autism>

Join the free webinar: Support your students to develop spelling accuracy

Are you interested in supporting your students to develop spelling accuracy? Join the Literacy Hub’s free webinar on spelling generalisations and systematic synthetic phonics (SSP).

<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8287771633161174106>

Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety

A new study has shed further light on the effect of social media on young people’s mental health, closely linking FOMO – the fear of missing out – with high social media use and symptoms of anxiety. Australian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FOMO also reported increased symptoms of anxiety, while those with lower levels of FoMO had less anxiety when online, according to a new study.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/fear-of-missing-out-driving-teen-online-anxiety/283425>

STEM champion a Global Teacher Prize finalist

A Griffith teacher is among the finalists in the prestigious Global Teacher Prize. Ian Preston, Deputy Principal of the NSW Virtual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy, is in the running for the US$1 million prize that shines a spotlight on the important role teachers play in society.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/stem-champion-a-global-teacher-prize-finalist>

Mobile phone ban in schools gives students more learning time, 'freedom away' from devices

When Grace Shoesmith's high school first introduced a phone-free policy at the start of the year, there was a mixed response from students.

<https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-11/phone-free-schools-hunter-region/102943532>

Blue Mountains students solving real-world STEM challenges

From coding and robotics to biodiversity and bushfire regeneration, Blue Mountains students are learning new skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), thanks to a partnership between Council and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.

<https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/blue-mountains-students-solving-real-world-stem-challenges>

Measuring learning outcomes across programmes focused on learners, teachers and systems

Measuring student learning in a meaningful way is a significant challenge within a single school, but measuring and comparing learning outcomes at a global scale can seem impossible. This is a problem for anyone in a position of choosing between different options for maximising the impact of their spending on education because it is difficult to make a data-driven decision. It also affects priorities for policy and implementation of education interventions, especially where resources are limited.

<https://edtechhub.org/2023/09/27/measuring-learning-outcomes-across-programmes-focused-on-learners-teachers-and-systems/>

Chromebooks will get 10 years of automatic updates

When Chromebooks debuted in 2012, their affordable price tags helped make personal computing more accessible. That also made them a great fit for the education world, providing schools with secure, simple and manageable devices while helping them save on their budgets. In fact, Chromebooks are the number one device used in K-12 education globally, according to Futuresource. Plus, they’re a sustainable choice, with recycled materials that reduce their environmental impact and repair programs that help them last longer.

<https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/automatic-update-extension-chromebook/>

STEM Education Statistics in 2023

We’ve gathered the most interesting, informative facts and statistics about STEM education.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/stem-education-statistics/>

CSIRO invests $500K to help Indigenous students pursue futures in STEM

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has bestowed more than half a million dollars to the University of Wollongong (UOW) to enable more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue a future in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).

<https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2023/September/CSIRO-invests-$500K-to-help-Indigenous-students-pursue-futures-in-STEM>

Robotics educators Andrei and Mila Loginovski: 'Perhaps our students will invent something on Mars'

Mila and Andrey Loginovsky, founders of Thinklum, told us about their first major robotics competition for Sydney's children, and their new book about a friendly robot that they dream of donating to every school in NSW.

<https://www.sbs.com.au/language/russian/en/podcast-episode/robotics-educators-andrei-and-mila-loginovski-perhaps-our-students-will-invent-something-on-mars/ykm2shqls>

14-year-old launches UN AI & mental health initiative

The Dynamic Teen Coalition, co-led by an Australian teen, will debut at IGF 2023 in Kyoto, amplifying teen voices for a brighter technological future.

<https://channellife.com.au/story/14-year-old-launches-un-ai-mental-health-initiative> 

Schools can accurately detect AI writing, even if OpenAI can’t – experts

OpenAI – the organisation behind ChatGPT – made the eye-opening decision to discontinue a tool meant to detect AI-generated writing, due to its insufficient accuracy. The company says it is now refining more reliable AI detection methods while creating new mechanisms to help users identify AI-created audio or visual content.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/schools-can-accurately-detect-ai-writing-even-if-openai-cant--experts/283341>

App-y ending for COVID-inspired work

Three students at Warners Bay High School have won the 2023 Tech Girls NSW Secondary School competition.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/app-y-ending-for-covid-inspired-work>

Meet the year 12 student who spent two years crunching HSC data

Baulkham Hills High HSC student Syed Ahmad can pinpoint the moment when he started thinking seriously about a career in software development. “I was in year 7 and had just finished at my local primary school, Winston Heights Public, but I didn’t know anyone at Baulkham. So I joined their Tuesday lunchtime computer programming club and became their youngest-ever member,” he says.

<https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/meet-the-year-12-student-who-spent-two-years-crunching-hsc-data-20230920-p5e67t.html>

Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use

Smartphones have become a constant companion in our teens' lives. From connection with family and friends to entertainment and literal white noise, young people rely on their smartphones for different types of support, relaxation, and distraction—at home and at school, and during the day and night.

<https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/constant-companion-a-week-in-the-life-of-a-young-persons-smartphone-use>

Skip the AI Hype: What Can Educators Do With It?

Artificial intelligence can provide practical assistance in the classroom, in the front office, and at home.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-skip-the-ai-hype-what-can-educators-do-with-it/2023/09>

ISTE: Most New K-12 Teachers Not Confident About Technology

A report from the International Society for Technology in Education suggests educator preparation programs should go beyond just preparing entry-level teachers and provide ongoing professional development for technology.

<https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/iste-most-new-k-12-teachers-not-confident-about-technology>

New Research Study From ISTE Examines Educator Preparation Landscape

Today, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), a nonprofit focusing on accelerating innovation in education, released Transforming Teacher Education – a research study that examines the current landscape of educator preparation programs (EEPs) by combining data from two seminal surveys conducted last year.

<https://www.iste.org/explore/press-releases/new-research-study-iste-examines-educator-preparation-landscape>

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed creator of ChatGPT, has confirmed the chatbot can now browse the internet to provide users with current information.

<https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66940771>

‘I’ve never met my classmates’: the Australian high schoolers sitting their year 12 exams at home

For the average year 12 student, weekdays tend to consist of PowerPoint presentations in packed classrooms and exam cramming in the library.

<https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/05/ive-never-met-my-classmates-the-australian-high-schoolers-sitting-their-year-12-exams-at-home>

New report reveals $2.9b in education Australia can unlock with cloud-enabled technologies

A new report has revealed micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in education that embrace cloud-enabled technologies in Australia could unlock AU$2.9 billion in annual productivity benefits by 2030.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/new-report-reveals-2-9b-in-education-australia-can-unlock-with-cloud-enabled-technologies/>

Reports of students using AI to produce sexually explicit content raises concerns

Australia’s online safety regulator has urged schools to overhaul their safety policies after recording its first-ever case of school students using artificially-generated sexually explicit material to bully others.

<https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/breaking-news/reports-of-students-using-ai-to-produce-sexually-explicit-content-raises-concerns/news-story/74112ffce251bfb0a85cfcdd145df7de>

Concerns over AI grooming of school-age kids, bullying and sexual images [subscription]

There are growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on school children as the technology becomes more widespread, including in relation to grooming and sexualised abuse.

<https://educationhq.com/news/concerns-over-ai-grooming-of-school-age-kids-bullying-and-sexual-images-156806/>

Students take on cyber security challenge

With demand for cyber security workers growing exponentially, a NSW Department of Education initiative is looking at ways to help meet the need.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/students-take-on-cyber-security-challenge>

Rethinking artificial intelligence through a relational lens

Artificial intelligence (AI) prompts an existential crisis for universities (Bearman et al., 2022), stoking concerns that we may lose the human touch or that teachers and institutions may be replaced by AI. Many educational commentators suggest we should embrace these new technologies as AI will be another fabulous tool for educators and students. While human versus machine is an old debate – which could usefully be reset (Bayne, 2015) – there has been a recent rise in these binary perspectives due to generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT.

<https://www.bera.ac.uk/blog/rethinking-artificial-intelligence-through-a-relational-lens>

PISA to test student motivation, self-regulation in digital learning in 2025

PISA’s new area of assessment examining how students engage with digital tools comes amid a dreary backdrop in education.

<https://www.k12dive.com/news/pisa-test-digital-learning-2025/689881/>

​​Applications now open for Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy

Applications are now open for the next intake of students to join the world-first Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy (the Academy), which is co-managed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

<https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/News/2023/September/Applications-open-for-Young-Indigenous-Womens-STEM-Academy>

Students construct winning video games for national STEM challenge

The 2023 winners of the annual Australian STEM Video Game Challenge have just been announced. This year, students in years 4-12 created their own video games inspired by the theme ‘construction and destruction’. In this article, we share the winning entries.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/students-construct-winning-video-games-for-national-stem-challenge>

Research news: Factors contributing to secondary students’ sleep

Many teenage students are not getting enough sleep each night. New research from the University of South Australia has analysed the sleep habits of boarding and day students to see how they differ, and which group gets higher quality sleep.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/research-news-factors-contributing-to-secondary-students-sleep>

Ideas and innovation at STEM showcase

Illawarra and Shoalhaven schools took part in a STEM showcase to promote their Young ICT Explorer projects.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/ideas-and-innovation-at-stem-showcase>

Dynamic Teen Coalition

Introduction: The Dynamic Teen Coalition at the IGF is an extraordinary platform that empowers passionate and determined teenagers to take part in shaping the global landscape of internet governance. Through the near selection of thirteen teens for an ultra-intersectional STEAM Teen Board in coordination with our existing multigenerational Co-chair mentorships, we create a slow to growth community with shared concerns and hopeful solutions.

<https://www.intgovforum.org/en/content/dynamic-teen-coalition>

UNESCO: Reassert Public Control Over Generative AI

Recently addressing the disruption ChatGPT and other tools have brought to global education, the international cooperative agency recommends new laws and regulations, training and forward-thinking public debate.

<https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/unesco-reassert-public-control-over-generative-ai>

Metaverse Technologies Are Creating New Opportunities for Teachers to Inspire Students by Nick Clegg, President, Global Affairs

Digital technologies have transformed so many areas of education in recent decades. From pocket calculators to laptops, tablets, and the video conferencing tools that helped learning shift online during the pandemic, technology plays a crucial role in how people teach and learn. Metaverse technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) promise to create new ways for teachers to inspire students. In fact, they’re already being used to do just that.

<https://about.fb.com/news/2023/09/metaverse-technologies-education-opportunities/>

ChatGPT: One in three teachers use AI to help with school work

A third of teachers now use artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to help with their work, double the number who used it five months ago.

<https://schoolsweek.co.uk/chatgpt-one-in-three-teachers-use-ai-to-help-with-school-work/>

‘Technology is not something we can hide from students’: How NYC Public Schools invited AI into its classrooms

Generative AI burst onto the scene in late 2022 with the launch of ChatGPT. Almost overnight, the technology – capable of creating new content in real-time – was everywhere. But New York City Public Schools soon declared one place generative AI would not be: its classrooms.

<https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/digital-transformation/how-nyc-public-schools-invited-ai-into-its-classrooms/>

Educators, Not Companies, Should Shape Educational AI

Educators, students, and families should shape learning-focused AI's values and capabilities, says a letter to the editor.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/opinion-educators-not-companies-should-shape-educational-ai/2023/09>

Google's Chromebooks Fix Could Save Schools Millions

Starting next year, Google will begin providing 10 years of automatic software updates for all Chromebooks released in 2021 and beyond, saving schools from having to toss the devices due to baked-in expiration dates.

<https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/googles-chromebooks-fix-could-save-schools-millions>

Teachers are helpless to stop AI cheating

At least 50 per cent of teachers have had to mark assignments they were certain had been written by ChatGPT or other generative AI platforms, but their schools had no policies to deal with the problem, a government inquiry into the use of artificial intelligence in education has heard.

<https://www.afr.com/technology/teachers-are-helpless-to-stop-ai-cheating-20230906-p5e2hr>

Is banning AI in state schools dudding students?

For Westbourne Grammar principal Adrian Camm, artificial intelligence in classrooms is something to be embraced, not feared.

<https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/is-banning-ai-in-state-schools-dudding-students-20230717-p5dotf>

Namecheap’s NC.ME Free Website Initiative For Students & Teachers Surpasses 500,000 Domains Registered

Namecheap ... announced its popular nc.me Namecheap for Education program has given away more than 500,000 .me domains to students and educators throughout North America, the UK, and Australia.

<https://www.namecheap.com/about/press-releases/23-09-05/nc-me-initiative-for-students-surpasses-500000-domains/>

University of Canberra seeks primary schools for STEM program

The University of Canberra’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Research Centre (SERC) is calling for expressions of interest from primary schools across Australia to participate in a free pilot program in 2024.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/university-of-canberra-seeks-primary-schools-for-stem-program/>

UC staff take STEM learning to the regions with microscope donations and citizen science outreach

When Samantha Bronar – a Student Engagement and Work Integrated Learning Advisor at the University of Canberra – realised that her old school was still using the same microscopes she herself used over 30 years ago, she figured the Faculty of Science and Technology could help with an equipment update.

<https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/media/newsroom/2023/august/uc-staff-take-stem-learning-to-the-regions-with-microscope-donations-and-citizen-science-outreach>

ELSA: STEM in Schools – media release

The University of Canberra’s Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Research Centre (SERC) is calling for expressions of interest from primary schools across Australia to participate in a free pilot program in 2024.

<https://inteact.act.edu.au/2023/08/15/elsa-stem-in-schools/>

Research shows UC’s ELSA Program significantly boosts STEM outcomes and improves language skills, rolling out now for 2023 [December 2022]

More than 400 early childhood centres and preschools around Australia have now used the ELSA Program, and evidence from the University of Canberra shows that both educators and students achieve considerably better STEM outcomes thanks to the program.

<https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/media/newsroom/2022/december/research-shows-ucs-elsa-program-significantly-boosts-stem-outcomes-and-improves-language-skills,-rolling-out-now-for-2023>

Practical infographics for your classroom

Enhance your lesson planning with a series of digital technologies infographics for Foundation to Year 10 students. You'll find posters with relevant examples, clear explanations and helpful 'I can' statements. Explore the topics: Data representation; Algorithms; Programming

<https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/search/data-representation-f-10-infographic/>

<https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/search/algorithms-f-10-infographic/>

<https://www.digitaltechnologieshub.edu.au/search/programming-f-10-infographic/>

How to improve school education

Our students are not performing well enough. Australia should set its sights much higher. Here’s how.

<https://grattan.edu.au/news/how-to-improve-school-education/>

ChatGPT: Schools put new policies in place [video]

With students returning to class, most colleges are starting the year with new ChatGPT policies.

<https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/chatgpt-schools-put-new-policies-in-place/video/c3d05f3f036e8ed6f3125dd89f6f19bf>

Tes launches Learning Pathways to give teachers back time to teach

Education solutions provider Tes has unveiled its latest product, ‘Learning Pathways’, a new solution for schools looking to evidence how they are supporting student diversity – a key area for the new version 9.0 curriculum.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/tes-launches-learning-pathways-to-give-teachers-back-time-to-teach/>

Any AI school policy guidelines need only be one page - for now: Esterman [subscription]

There’s no need for schools to ‘twist themselves into knots’ in a bid to develop ethically sound AI policies, a leading educator has said.

<https://educationhq.com/news/any-ai-school-policy-guidelines-need-only-be-one-page-for-now-esterman-154782/>

Govt under pressure over nuclear submarine STEM challenge [subscription]

The Opposition has called on the Government to guarantee its support for a controversial school STEM challenge.

<https://educationhq.com/news/govt-under-pressure-over-nuclear-submarine-stem-challenge-154438/>

STEM stars headline Hunter conference

Comedian and maths geek Adam Spencer, maths teaching guru Eddie Woo and futurist Dr Catherine Ball were among the STEM stars attending STEM 2023 for teachers in the Hunter last week.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/stem-stars-headline-hunter-conference>

New updates to ensure safer learning at school and at home

The Google for Education team continues to build education services with highly sophisticated privacy technology at their core in partnership with policymakers, data-privacy regulators, third-party groups, and education institutions worldwide. Today, we’re sharing updates for our work globally, to help students, parents, and educators keep their data secure and private, and make sure they are in control when using our services. This includes new features in Google Workspace for Education and Chromebooks, such as data processor mode for ChromeOS and the new Service Data Addendum for Google Workspace for Education.

<https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/saferlearning-2023/>

KinderLab Robotics Debuts AI Curriculum for Young Learners

KinderLab Robotics, a leader in educational STEAM robotics for grades pre-K–5, has launched Thinking with KIBO: Introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Early Grades, a free curriculum designed to help students understand how AI tools work and think critically about how these tools can improve lives in their communities.

<https://www.eschoolnews.com/newsline/2023/09/01/kinderlab-robotics-debuts-ai-curriculum-for-young-learners/>

How to Use STEM Teaching Tools in Your Classroom

You’re probably familiar with the perks that come with getting students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/use-stem-teaching-tools-classroom/>

What Is Computer Science For Kids? How to Get Kids Started Coding

Computer science is an exciting, ever-changing field with a lot to offer.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/what-is-computer-science-for-kids/>

Feds 'playing catch-up' on use of ChatGPT in schools [AAP]

Australia is "playing catch-up" on the use of a popular chatbot in the education system, federal officials have conceded at a federal inquiry.

<https://educationhq.com/news/australia-playing-catch-up-on-use-of-chatgpt-in-schools-155525/> [subscription]

Don’t be seduced by ChatGPT, educators warn: Lack of school policies is damaging education, inquiry hears.

Educational technology (EdTech) solutions risk being marginalised by ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, an inquiry has heard, as teachers and students use it to create lesson plans and write assignments indistinguishable from those written by humans.

<https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2023/don-t-be-seduced-by-chatgpt--educators-warn.html>

Girls take up the STEM challenge in ACER game design competition

Girls have brought their A-game to the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge this year, making up 73% of the winners, despite being only 33% of the total entrants.

<https://www.acer.org/au/discover/article/girls-take-up-the-stem-challenge-in-acer-game-design-competition>

How teachers can help young people evaluate online content in a post-truth world

Half of Year 8 students trust adults more than the internet for information, while about a third would accept content as true if it was repeated by multiple online sources, new research shows.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/how-teachers-can-help-young-people-evaluate-online-content-in-a-posttruth-world/283235>

Podcast - Squiz Kids: Ministers: The Hon Jason Clare MP: SUBJECTS: Star Wars; homework; teacher workforce; NAPLAN; the power of education

BRYCE CORBETT: Hello, and welcome to this very special edition of the Squiz Kids Q&A, the podcast where you, the kids of Australia, get to ask the questions. I'm Bryce Corbett, and joining us today in the Squiz Kids Q&A hot seat is none other than the Federal Education Minister himself, Jason Clare. Now, as the Minister in the Federal Government responsible for schools and education right around the country, it's not a stretch to say that more than any other politician in Australia, this man has a big influence over your day to day lives. So let's plonk him in the hot seat and get him to answer the questions that you've sent in. Minister, welcome to Squiz Kids.

<https://ministers.education.gov.au/clare/podcast-squiz-kids>

Cyber security licence could be first line of defence for Aussie kids [subscription]

Cyber safety is one of the most prevalent and pressing of concerns in society and it has never been more important that we be well informed and prepared for the exciting, yet perilously dangerous, cyber world.

<https://educationhq.com/news/cyber-security-licence-could-be-first-line-of-defence-for-aussie-kids-155130/>

Ideas and innovation at STEM showcase

Illawarra and Shoalhaven schools took part in a STEM showcase to promote their Young ICT Explorer projects.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/ideas-and-innovation-at-stem-showcase>

School Improvement Episode 47: Karonga School’s immersive classroom

Our guest for today’s School Improvement episode is Ruth Rogers, Principal of Karonga School in New South Wales. Ruth joins us today to talk about her school’s immersive classroom, and how it allows students – all of whom have an intellectual disability – to access a world beyond the classroom and practice skills that they can take with them when they are out in the community.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/school-improvement-episode-47-karonga-schools-immersive-classroom>

UNESCO: Governments must quickly regulate Generative AI in schools

As pupils in part of the world return to school after the summer break, UNESCO is calling on governments to implement appropriate regulations and teacher training, to ensure a human-centred approach to using Generative AI in education. To this end, UNESCO publishes the first-ever global Guidance on Generative AI in Education and Research, designed to address the disruptions caused by Generative AI technologies.

<https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/unesco-governments-must-quickly-regulate-generative-ai-schools>

The AI Potential for Education

One of the great 80s songs reminds us that education is an essential component to empowerment: “I believe children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way.”

<https://edublog.microsoft.com/en-au/2023/09/the-ai-potential-for-education/

Time for teachers to get moving on ChatGPT

Students across the globe have been experimenting with ChatGPT, the artificial-intelligence-driven program, over the past several months. Many educators, however, remain mired in concerns about all of its potential impacts on teaching and learning.

<https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/09/time-for-teachers-to-get-moving-on-chatgpt/>

6 Things Teachers Do That AI Just Can't

Education Week asked educators and AI experts which teacher tasks are very unlikely to be replaced with AI tools.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/6-things-teachers-do-that-ai-just-cant/2023/09>

Back to school in a changing world

Dear Teachers, In many parts of the world, students will be returning to the classroom this week. Educators will be busy putting finishing touches on the curriculum and organising scheduling. Parents and caregivers will be focused on packing lunches, dropping anxious and excited students off and trying to figure out how to juggle work, caregiving and responsibilities around schooling. It’s worth taking a step back to consider the global context in which these students are learning.

<https://oecdedutoday.com/back-to-school-in-a-changing-world/>

Fueling student futures with the power of literacy

September 8th is International Literacy Day, a day designated by UNESCO to showcase the far-reaching importance of literacy in our lives. It is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the full power, purpose, and potential that literacy offers—in the classroom, in the library, and in the world.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/08/fueling-student-futures-with-the-power-of-literacy>

Microsoft’s 2023-2024 MIE Experts and Showcase Schools: Fostering a culture of innovation

As we embark on the 2023-2024 year, it is with great excitement and anticipation that we extend a huge welcome to Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools. These exceptional educators and institutions are at the forefront of educational transformation, harnessing the power of technology to enhance learning experiences and inspire the next generation of learners.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/09/microsofts-2023-2024-mie-experts-and-showcase-schools-fostering-a-culture-of-innovation>

Expand students' information literacy skills: A guide to Search Progress for educators

Search Progress, a new Learning Accelerator, is intentionally built alongside Search Coach to help students gain lifelong information literacy skills within a structured environment. Search Progress empowers you to create, customize, and assign research projects. It offers simple and authentic ways to find, curate, and reflect on information discovered throughout the research process. Search Progress offers many benefits for both educators and students:

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/08/expand-students-information-literacy-skills-a-guide-to-search-progress-for-educators>

Gear up for the school year with Microsoft’s AI-powered solutions

The school year has begun and we’re here to help! Microsoft offers a range of teaching, learning, and work solutions with built-in AI that can help you and your students thrive this year. We are committed to designing, developing, and deploying responsible AI solutions that are fair, reliable, secure, inclusive, and transparent to support educational settings.

<https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2023/09/gear-up-for-the-school-year-with-microsofts-ai-powered-solutions>

Inspiring girls to pursue STEM this Book Week? That’s RAD!

The 2023 Children’s Book Week theme is Read, Grow, Inspire! A Griffith University researcher is using the latest in a series of children’s books to do just that by breaking down gender stereotypes and encouraging children to be the scientists of the future.

<https://news.griffith.edu.au/2023/08/23/inspiring-girls-to-pursue-stem-this-book-week-thats-rad/>

Empowering school leaders to tackle cyberbullying and violence

The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence serves as a reminder of the importance of sharing best practices and equipping students with essential skills to navigate the digital world safely. Empowering children to be savvy online is as crucial as teaching them road safety. With the prevalence of cyberbullying, inappropriate content and online predators, fostering digital literacy and responsible online behaviour is paramount.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/empowering-school-leaders-to-tackle-cyberbullying-and-violence/283066>

Teacher planning – building student vocabulary in STEM

‘Deliberately planning to support students to build and use their vocabulary is critical to ensuring that students can both access the curriculum content and effectively demonstrate their understanding.’ Educational leader Michael Rosenbrock shares what this might look like in practice for maths and science teachers.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/teacher-planning-building-student-vocabulary-in-stem>

Global Education Episode 22: Technology in education – a tool on whose terms?

In this episode I’m joined by Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report Director Manos Antoninis to discuss the 6 key messages in the major international study Technology in Education: A tool on whose terms?, including what governments, systems and schools should be thinking about when planning to bring technology into the classroom.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/global-education-episode-22-technology-in-education-a-tool-on-whose-terms>

Can education technology really improve learning in Australia?

The student learning experience in Australia has come a long way since the days of chalkboards and being forced to write with your right hand. Quills and traditional whiteboards have been replaced by tablets and smart boards. Abacuses and calculators have since been replaced by laptops and smartphones.

<https://www.standard.net.au/story/8317213/can-education-technology-really-improve-learning-in-australia/>

Lenovo’s versatile new tablets invite learning, mobility and multitasking

Lenovo is introducing two new additions to its lineup of consumer tablets powered by Android: the Lenovo Tab P12 and the Lenovo Tab M10 5G. Designed with students in mind and made for more versatility and enhanced personal time, the devices seamlessly combine entertainment, learning, and mobility.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/lenovos-versatile-new-tablets-invite-learning-mobility-and-multitasking/>

Why Marble Bar Primary School shines as a beacon of brilliance in First Nations education

The Marble Bar Virtual World (MBVW) program has been achieving one of the most elusive goals in Australian education – closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students’ learning outcomes. This feat was demonstrated on the world stage in 2022 when the school won an international gold medal at the 2022 Australia Pacific ICT Awards, known as “the Oscars of innovation in ICT.”

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/why-marble-bar-primary-school-shines-as-a-beacon-of-brilliance-in-first-nations-education/283070>

How one tech school is building STEM skills for the future

How are students getting access to the latest technology in robotics, 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, and video games to play, learn and prepare for future careers? Cosmos robotics reporter Petra Stock visits Wyndham Tech, a hub for technology education for schools in Melbourne’s west for a glimpse of what students experience when they visit.

<https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/robotics/how-one-tech-school-is-building-stem-skills-for-the-future/>

Explained: Google’s new tools and features for safer learning, how they work

In an ongoing commitment to safeguarding the privacy of students, parents, and educators, the Google for Education team has unveiled a series of updates and innovations aimed at ensuring the security of data and providing users with greater control over their information.

<https://www.gadgetsnow.com/featured/explained-googles-new-tools-and-features-for-safer-learning-how-they-work/articleshow/102989546.cms>

Kids Are Going Back to School. So Is ChatGPT

Last winter, the unveiling of OpenAI’s alarmingly sophisticated chatbot sent educators into a tailspin. Generative AI, it was feared, would enable rampant cheating and plagiarism, and even make high school English obsolete. Universities debated updating plagiarism policies. Some school districts outright banned ChatGPT from their networks. Now, a new school year presents new challenges—and, for some, new opportunities.

<https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-schools-plagiarism-lesson-plans/>

How Widespread Will AI Be in Classrooms This Year? Teachers Offer Some Clues

A new teacher survey also finds educator optimism up for the first time since the pandemic.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-widespread-will-ai-be-in-classrooms-this-year-teachers-offer-some-clues/2023/08>

Transforming Your STEM Classroom: AI and Technology In Action: 12 Sep

Discover the exciting possibilities of using AI and technology in your STEM classroom!

<https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/transforming-your-stem-classroom-ai-and-technology-in-action>

From Chalkboards to Smartboards: How Generations Adapt to Technological Advancements in Education

The landscape of education has undergone a dramatic transformation over the years. From the chalk-dusted classrooms of the past to the digital learning environments of today, each generation has had to adapt to the technological advancements of their time. Let’s go on a journey through time, exploring how different generations have adapted to the evolving technology in education.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/generations-adapt-to-technological/>

What’s Wrong With STEM Education: How to Address the Problems

If there is one area of education that is filled with accusations of being inadequate in the US, it would be STEM.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/whats-wrong-with-stem-education/>

What Are The Characteristics of a STEM Classroom

STEM Education is a rising fast curriculum. It first began to gain even more notoriety in the early 2000s, receiving several federal grants as a research-based curriculum and is now frequently included in teacher training and development.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/characteristics-of-stem-classroom/>

How Does STEM Education Fit With Science Education

STEM is a way of engaging with a child’s natural curiosity about the world. My kids are constantly asking questions. Some I don’t even know the answer to. Kids are so present with their surroundings and are incredibly observant. Imagine how pure and powerful that sense of curiosity is in those little bodies.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/science-education/>

How STEM Education Improves Student Learning

Why should a child learn STEM? Perhaps they aren’t particularly interested in timetables or the periodic table (I know I wasn’t when I was a kid!), and you don’t want to force it on them.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/how-stem-education-improves-student-learning/>

How Robots Are Helping Better K–12 Schools

K–12 schools everywhere are facing challenges with staffing. Teacher shortages are making headlines across the country, but other departments are feeling the staffing strain too. Job openings persist, proving hard to fill, in IT, transportation, food service and other departments at K–12 institutions.

<https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/08/how-robots-are-helping-better-k-12-schools>

MobileMuster inspiring recycling action with $5000 student prize in creative works competition

Free mobile phone recycling service MobileMuster is inviting students from around Australia to produce creative pieces that inspire recycling action. With two $5000 first prizes and a total prize pool of $16,000, the competition opened June 12 and entries will be accepted until September 30.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/mobilemuster-inspiring-recycling-action-with-5000-student-prize-in-creative-works-competition/>

Riverside Girls High STEAM team win Metro challenge

Riverside Girls High won the 2023 Metro Minds STEAM challenge with an idea to relieve overcrowding on the Sydney Metro system.

<https://education.nsw.gov.au/news/latest-news/riverside-girls-high-steam-team-win-metro-challenge>

Australian high school science failing to mention women in STEM

A new study has found Australian high school science courses fail to mention the contributions of women in STEM. Biwa Kwan spoke to Monash University Associate Professor Rashina Hoda for her reaction.

<https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-high-school-science-failing-to-mention-women-in-stem/6562nsb87>

AI in the classroom: opportunities and challenges of AI for educators

Not so long ago, chalk and blackboard gave way to marker and whiteboard, followed swiftly by interactive stylus and smartboard. Pens and paper have morphed into laptops and tablets. Then came the abrupt handbrake turn into the online classroom during the world’s pandemic lockdowns. Now, the global market for AI in education is set to be worth £2.88 billion by 2023, according to a recent report by MarketsandMarkets.

<https://www.bettshow.com/bett-articles/ai-classroom-opportunities-challenges-ai-educators>

What ChatGPT can’t do: Educating for curiosity and creativity

Earlier this year, a Fortune Magazine headline proclaimed that “The next era of work will be about skills – not pedigree,” suggesting that employers are moving away from standard indicators of potential employee success, like college degrees and years of experience, and prioritising tangible skills. At the same time, the rise in artificial intelligence (AI) bots that can write like Shakespeare and win art competitions has led to concerns that technology will make many current jobs obsolete. These changes represent a seismic shift in the future of the workplace. Rather than job-specific knowledge and skills, students will need to do what AI bots can’t do—be curious and creative.

<https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-chatgpt-cant-do-educating-for-curiosity-and-creativity/>

AI as School Librarian: Creating Bannable Book Lists

Can AI be an able assistant to conservative school boards and educators seeking to ban content they consider inappropriate? The answer is, "Probably. Yes."

<https://www.mguhlin.org/2023/08/ai-as-school-librarian-creating.html>

ChatGPT Is Everywhere in This District. Here's What It Looks Like

From newsletters to lesson plans, Wichita Public Schools is all in with artificial intelligence.

<https://www.edweek.org/technology/chatgpt-is-everywhere-in-this-district-heres-what-it-looks-like/2023/08>

Reading, writing, and ChatGPT: High school English teachers adjust to the new realities of AI

BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

<https://www.geekwire.com/2023/reading-writing-and-chatgpt-high-school-english-teachers-adjust-to-the-new-realities-of-ai/>

How to Address the Digital Threats That Students Face in Online Education

Adopting digital learning in K–12 comes with potential threats to students. These threats can range from relatively innocuous digital distractions to cyberbullying and online predators.

<https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2023/08/how-address-digital-threats-students-face-online-education>

Teens Are 'Digital Natives,' But More Susceptible to Online Conspiracies Than Adults

Schools have their work cut out for them on students' digital literacy.

<https://www.edweek.org/teens-are-digital-natives-but-more-susceptible-to-online-conspiracies-than-adults/2023/08>

Exciting Ways to Introduce STEM Education to Preschoolers

The world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is not just for school-aged children and adults. Even preschoolers can get in on the fun! Here are 10 exciting ways to introduce STEM education to your little ones.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/exciting-ways-to-introduce-stem-education-to-preschoolers/>

The Importance of STEM in the Classroom – 4 Ways Educators Are Acclimating to STEM Education

It’s no secret that today’s earliest primary grade education maintains some of the staples of classrooms over the years.

<https://stemeducationguide.com/importance-of-stem-in-the-classroom/>

How Can STEM Education Shape the Future

Think of the great inventors and geniuses from the past: Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Albert Einstein. Did you know that each of these men had traditional schooling, with some not even finishing? Even though they were born, natural thinkers and innovators think: How could their schooling have been different if they had a STEM education?

<https://stemeducationguide.com/how-can-stem-education-shape-the-future/>

Australian high school science failing to mention women in STEM

A new study has found Australian high school science courses fail to mention the contributions of women in STEM. Biwa Kwan spoke to Monash University Associate Professor Rashina Hoda for her reaction.

<https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/australian-high-school-science-failing-to-mention-women-in-stem/6562nsb87>

Only one female scientist is mentioned in Australian high school science curricula

Australian high school science courses are failing to mention the contributions of women in science subjects, according to new research.

<https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/only-one-female-scientist-is-mentioned-in-australian-high-school-science-curricula/sqsquuwcu>

Where are the women? High school STEM curriculum pushes ‘lone male genius’ narrative

The achievements of Australian female scientists are less likely to appear in senior high school lessons despite millions of taxpayer dollars being spent attempting to channel more young women into STEM careers.

<https://www.smh.com.au/education/where-are-the-women-high-school-stem-curriculum-pushes-lone-male-genius-narrative-20230826-p5dzog.html>

The small-town scientist shaping the future of STEM

Jess Bugeja is using artificial intelligence to improve outcomes for pre-term infants and she’s passionate about inspiring kids to pursue STEM.

<https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2023/August/Jess-Bugeja>

Much more to be done to improve diversity in STEM

The President of the Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the draft recommendations of the Diversity in STEM review, released today by the Australian Government, which highlights the task at hand while showcasing progress made.

<https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/much-more-to-be-done-to-improve-diversity-in-stem>

Eight ways to better engage girls in digital technologies education

Research conducted by ACER for CSIRO has identified several factors that could facilitate greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education.

<https://www.acer.org/au/discover/article/8-ways-to-better-engage-girls-in-digital-technologies-education>

Expert Q&A: Tricky science concepts for primary students

In our latest expert Q&A we talk to Kristy Osborne, a physicist, former pre-service teacher and Research Fellow at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) about the science concepts that primary students struggle with and why it’s important for teachers to identify and address student misconceptions early on.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/expert-q-a-tricky-science-concepts-for-primary-students>

Teacher planning – manipulatives and representations in STEM

So far in a 3-part series on teacher planning, educational leader Michael Rosenbrock has looked at how teachers can pro-actively plan to tackle student misconceptions in STEM and support them to build and use their vocabulary in science and mathematics. In this final article, he explores how teachers can best plan to make effective use of manipulatives and representations to help students build understanding.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/teacher-planning-manipulatives-and-representations-in-stem>

Factors facilitating greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education

‘Addressing the gender imbalance in digital technologies education and careers is an important goal. The research highlighted several areas where educators can contribute.’ Research from ACER for CSIRO has identified several factors that could support greater engagement of young women in digital technologies education. Find out more in this article.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/factors-facilitating-greater-engagement-of-young-women-in-digital-technologies-education>

The promise and peril of AI: Will machines make us more or less human?

AI promises a revolution in education. Systems like ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard demonstrate astonishing conversational ability and knowledge, and these are likely just the tip of the iceberg as AI capabilities continue to accelerate. To us, this provokes both optimism and apprehension about technology’s likely impact on humanity.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/the-promise-and-peril-of-ai-will-machines-make-us-more-or-less-human/283150>

Aussie teachers optimistic about the benefits of AI in the classroom

A new globally-researched report reveals almost half (42%) of Australian teachers are optimistic about the benefits of leveraging generative AI tools like ChatGPT within the classroom.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/aussie-teachers-optimistic-about-the-benefits-of-ai-in-the-classroom/>

Record-breaking EduTECH congress and expo largest since COVID

EduTECH Australia, described as ‘one giant festival for all of education’, has broken several records at its 2023 event, including the largest attendance since the pandemic disrupted face-to-face events.

<https://www.educationmattersmag.com.au/record-breaking-edutech-congress-and-expo-largest-since-covid/>

Australia’s newest International Science Olympiad competitors revealed

Australia’s newest batch of Olympiad stars will be announced on Monday 19 June at Australian Parliament House – and every one of them is still in high school.

<https://www.asi.edu.au/2023-international-science-olympiad/>