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Snap debuts interactive digital safety course for teens

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Snap launches an interactive course to teach teens and parents practical digital safety skills on bullying, sextortion and illicit drugs.
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Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.
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Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
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Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.
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Hands-on Review: Cricut Maker 4 brings pro-grade crafting to the desktop

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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The Cricut Maker 4 is a powerful, fast desktop tool for precise DIY crafting, but its software issues may test users' patience.
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Teachers in Australia & New Zealand offered free Microsoft AI training

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Education Services Australia and Microsoft offer free AI training to teachers in Australia and New Zealand to promote safe, effective generative AI use in classrooms.
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Education Perfect launches live maths progress tool to aid teachers

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Education Perfect unveils new maths solution to tackle Australia's declining secondary school numeracy, addressing gender gaps and easing teachers' workloads.
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Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.
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Education Perfect modernises learning for 1.4 million students

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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More than half of Australia's secondary schools now use Education Perfect's refreshed platform, fostering student agency and boosting educational outcomes for 1.4 million students.
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Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Adobe has unveiled new AI tools in Adobe Express for Education, aimed at enhancing classroom learning and engagement for K-12 students worldwide.
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Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.
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How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.
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Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings

Mon, 27th May 2024
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Canva unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade at LA's Canva Create event, expanding enterprise services with new tools for productivity and creativity.
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Flinders University & Sennheiser launch hi-tech Adelaide campus

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Adelaide's Flinder University collaborates with Sennheiser, renovating its city campus with cutting-edge audio technology to enrich teaching experiences and promote interactivity.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children's digital lives

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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AI project to revolutionis assessments & teacher workload

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Bolton College's AI project FirstPass offers significant advantages for formative assessments, improving student responses and reducing teacher workload.
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Kabuni launches immersive learning platform with 'Learn-to-Earn' model

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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EdTech firm Kabuni introduces Kabuni WIZARD, an immersive learning platform with a unique 'Learn-to-Earn' model for youths.
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CYPHER Learning introduces AI 360 for course creation

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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CYPHER Learning unveils AI 360, an AI-aided suite for swift, personalised course creation for schools and businesses.