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AUSTRALIAN

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eSafety urges schools to report deepfakes as numbers double

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has issued an urgent call for schools to report deepfake incidents to appropriate authorities as the rapid proliferation of ‘nudify’ apps online takes a growing toll on communities around Australia.

<https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/media-releases/esafety-urges-schools-to-report-deepfakes-as-numbers-double>

 

Deepfake damage in schools: How AI-generated abuse is disrupting students, families and school communities

Understanding the emerging risks of deepfake technology – and how schools, parents, and young people should respond.

<https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/blogs/deepfake-damage-in-schools-how-ai-generated-abuse-is-disrupting-students-families-and-school-communities>

 

Training for teachers boosts confidence in safe and effective AI use in classrooms

Teachers across Australia have been grappling with how to support the safe and effective use of generative AI (GenAI) in schools. In response, Education Services Australia (ESA) and Microsoft have joined forces to create an online training solution that aligns with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the Australian Government’s Framework for Generative AI in Schools.

<https://www.esa.edu.au/news-insights/training-for-teachers-boosts-confidence-in-safe-and-effective-ai-use-in-classrooms>

 

AI revolution tests learning foundations

Artificial intelligence has swept through Australian classrooms, promising personalised learning and instant feedback. But emerging research suggests this educational revolution may come at a cost—one measured in diminished brain connections and forgotten lessons.

<https://www.theeducatoronline.com/k12/news/ai-revolution-tests-learning-foundations/287516>

 

Inform.ED Wrap-Up: Where Ideas, Innovation & Education Meet

Thank’s to everyone who joined us for inform.ed from educators and EdTech leaders to sector partners and innovators. Your energy, ideas, and willingness to collaborate are what make this community so powerful.

<https://edugrowth.org.au/2025/07/03/inform-ed-wrap-up-where-ideas-innovation-education-meet/>

 

The digital career practitioner: Effective and ethical use of digital tools in career education

In addition to transforming how people manage their own careers, digital technology has had a huge impact on the delivery of career education. myfuture explore how career guidance practitioners can reflect on technology and what it means for their professional practice.

<https://www.esa.edu.au/news-insights/the-digital-career-practitioner-effective-and-ethical-use-of-digital-tools-in-career-education>

 

Using worked examples in science

In learning science, students frequently apply their knowledge and skills to tasks that require multiple steps – such as solving a problem, forming an argument, or undertaking an analysis.

<https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/using-worked-examples-in-science>

 

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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AI Literacy Is Imperative for Classroom Success

As the world becomes increasingly technology-driven with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the way, equipping students with AI literacy skills is essential. A report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) predicts that AI will create 170 million new roles over the next decade. This shift underscores the need for students to grasp AI's role in the job market, preparing them for a future where AI literacy is crucial for career success. Beyond conventional teaching methods, educators are tasked with helping students grasp the intricacies of AI—its functionality, potential applications and even inherent limitations.

<https://www.tc.columbia.edu/articles/2025/july/ai-literacy-is-imperative-for-classroom-success/>

 

The Future of AI in K-12 Education: Amy Eguchi of Education Studies predicts how AI will change learning

“AI could potentially change education drastically,” says UC San Diego education scholar Amy Eguchi, who is both excited and concerned about the prospect.

<https://today.ucsd.edu/story/the-future-of-ai-in-k-12-education>

 

2025 AI in Education

AI is transforming nearly every aspect of our society, from how work gets done to how companies operate. It’s changing how we talk with our doctors, our employees, and our customers, bridging language gaps and helping us communicate more clearly and effectively. And it’s transforming education too.

<https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/bade/documents/products-and-services/en-us/education/2025-Microsoft-AI-in-Education-Report.pdf>

 

Global Educators Gather at First-Ever Joint ISTE+ASCD Conference to Transform Learning and Advance AI in Education

More than 17,200 participants from across 82 countries and all 50 states attended the first-ever co-located ISTELive and ASCD Annual Conference, held in San Antonio and online from June 29-July 2. The event brought together thousands of teachers, curriculum leaders, and edtech industry professionals from around the globe to explore the intersection of technology integration and curriculum development for transformative teaching and learning.

<https://iste.org/news/global-educators-gather-iste-ascd-annual-conference-transform-learning-ai>

 

ISTELive 25: Strategies for Teaching Teachers About AI

As the fast progression of AI raises both the stakes and urgency of professional development for teachers, education instructors have shared thoughts on what works — and what doesn't — to get them up to speed.

<https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/istelive-25-strategies-for-teaching-teachers-about-ai>

 

ISTELive 25: 9 AI Ethics Scenarios (and What School Librarians Would Do)

At the ISTELive 25 conference in San Antonio, a group of librarians said the potential of artificial intelligence to enable research must be weighed against costs not only to student learning but to content creators.

<https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/istelive-25-9-ai-ethics-scenarios-and-what-school-librarians-would-do> 

EMEA universities and schools transforming education with the help of Google AI

Across the EMEA region, institutions are leveraging Google AI tools like the Gemini app and NotebookLM to enhance efficiency, support teaching and learning, and foster critical AI literacy. See how these universities and schools are finding innovative ways to apply AI.

<https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/emea-universities-and-schools-transforming-education-with-the-help-of-google-ai/>

Gemini in Classroom: No-cost AI tools that amplify teaching and learning

Last year, we began bringing the capabilities of Gemini to Google Classroom to help educators use AI for their common teaching tasks. Today, we’re announcing that our suite of educational AI tools — Gemini in Classroom — will now be available to all educators with Google Workspace for Education accounts, free of charge.

<https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/classroom-ai-features/>

 

New Gemini tools for students and educators

At this year’s International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference, we announced new AI solutions designed to help every learner and educator. Here’s a closer look at what’s new.

<https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/gemini-iste-2025/>

 

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REMOTE LEARNING

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International Conference on Open, Distance and Flexible Learning Coming to New Zealand

Join educators, researchers, leaders, and innovators from around the world at the 30th ICDE World Conference 2025. Held under the theme “Ako: Exchanging ideas for inclusive, scalable and sustainable education,” the conference highlights global efforts to expand access to quality education.

<https://edtechnz.org.nz/2025/06/24/international-conference-on-open-distance-and-flexible-learning-coming-to-new-zealand/>

Supporting remote learning with iPad

When schools around the world closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, educators found themselves in unprecedented circumstances. Some schools that had implemented 1:1 iPad programs discovered that they already had the tools to pick up where they had left off — and keep their students on track. Watch the video to learn how iPad enabled them to shift to remote learning without missing a beat.

<https://www.apple.com/lae/education/k12/success-stories/remote-learning/>

 

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SCHOOLS & CLASSROOM

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Study finds smartphone bans in Dutch schools improved focus

A ban on mobile phones and other electronic devices in Dutch schools has improved focus among students, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found.

<https://www.reuters.com/technology/study-finds-smartphone-bans-dutch-schools-improved-focus-2025-07-04/>

 

10 (and counting…) Google goodies for your classroom

Google enthusiasts, unite. During an ISTELive 25 session, Dr. Wanda Terral, chief of technology for Tennessee’s Lakeland School System, took attendees through a growing list of Google tools, along with some non-Google resources, to boost classroom creativity, productivity, and collaboration.

<https://www.eschoolnews.com/digital-learning/2025/07/04/10-and-counting-google-classroom/>

 

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STEM

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CODING & ROBOTICS

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How to build young people’s agency through accessible learning

We think computing or computer science (CS) needs to be accessible to all learners, and we know that teachers work hard towards this. Traditional CS approaches can lack flexibility, creating barriers to learning and excluding some young people. In today’s blog, we’re highlighting the ‘Universal design for learning’ (UDL) framework and how you can use it to make computing education more accessible to all your learners.

<https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/how-to-build-young-peoples-agency-through-accessible-learning/>