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Online teaching vs the classroom: The pros and cons
The pros and cons. Kearney said the transition to online teaching presents unique challenges, not least of which is adapting traditional classroom workflows to digital platforms. “The pace of online lessons tends to be quicker, demanding a reevaluation of lesson timing and content delivery,” he said. “For teachers navigating this new ...
Can a social media ban for under-16s work? | The Educator K/12
1 day ago · by Brett Henebery 11 Nov 2024. Last week, the Federal Government announced legislation banning children under 16 from social media. The bill, which now heads to the Senate for consideration, was tabled in Parliament in response to growing concerns over social media’s impact on youth mental health. A growing body of research has found that ...
How can schools navigate education in the AI age?
In December last year, the Federal Government released a new national framework to help schools safely navigate rapid changes in Artificial Intelligence (AI). In part, the move was in response to reports that generative AI tools not only had the potential to erode academic integrity, but pose severe risks to young people’s online safety. A ...
Embracing online learning: The new educational paradigm for a changing ...
While many schools have been forced to shift to online mode, new research has identified some key benefits of the digital learning environment.. The study of 1,201 Gen-Z students by McCrindle found they were more likely to cite the online environment as better than the classroom for developing several crucial competencies, including adaptability (53% vs 25%); personal organisation (49% vs 32% ...
Teachers overworked, underpaid, and undervalued – global report
Teacher attrition was reported as an issue at all academic levels, with primary education (33.1%) the highest and higher education (17.3%) the lowest. Almost half (48%) of respondents think the teaching profession is not an attractive profession for young people. “Teachers are skilled professionals doing increasingly complex and challenging work.
New program boosts students' STEM skills for future careers
5 days ago · New program boosts students' STEM skills for future careers. According to recent research from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Year 12 enrolments in STEM subjects accounted for 38% of total enrolments in 2022, a slight increase from 37% the year prior. Notably, female participation in STEM subjects rose from 45% in 2013 to 47 ...
Opinion: AI in Education – the latest way to bash teachers
Nov 4, 2024 · Opinion: AI in Education – the latest way to bash teachers. by Byron Scaf. Speaking with a respected science teacher last week, she vividly recalled her own student days during a parent-teacher interview when her teacher remarked that she could do “so much better” than become a teacher. Her parents were mortified when she enrolled in her ...
Students learn better online than in the classroom, new study claims
To determine the effectiveness of online learning compared to classroom learning, the researchers explored the use of remote learning by undergraduate accounting students after it was introduced at a university in the Southeast Asian country during the COVID-19 pandemic.. Researchers surveyed 482 first, second, and third-year students studying an accountancy degree in the 2020 to 2021 academic ...
Major PD events aim to shake up school leadership
5 days ago · A 2023 study by Monash University found that while 68% of Australian teachers have regular access to PD, just 35% find these opportunities effective in improving their teaching skills. This disparity highlights the necessity for PD programs that are closely aligned with educators' individual requirements to maximize their impact on classroom practice.