Thinking of becoming a mental health practitioner? It may be the perfect time. According to the Black Dog Institute, nearly half (45%) of Australians already experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime, and these numbers are only growing due to the pandemic. Many pharmaceutical treatments and psychiatric models are no longer considered effective… Read More
Educational technology companies have adapted to customer demands with lightning speed this year, providing online education support to teachers, students, and parents in highly creative ways. The trend is toward further adaptability, as in the case of MAPPEN, which offered free online support to all Australian schools in the event of a school closure due… Read More
It’s always hard to know what the future will bring, and the current climate of uncertainty seems to muddle the picture even more, but the good news is there are a few ways you can prepare for that uncertainty and safeguard your career, even during a pandemic. Here’s our list of strategies to future-proof your… Read More
The pandemic has made online learning an even bigger part of Aussies’ lives than it was before, but “staying connected” means more than sitting in front of a screen and watching a lecture. Students need to feel connected to each other, and creative strategies are emerging all the time to help make that happen. In… Read More
Imagine for a moment that all human beings had the same IQ, but that some of us knew how to tap into it better than others. How would we approach education differently? For starters, we wouldn’t have to concern ourselves nearly as much with boosting students’ academic confidence. If a student knows she has the… Read More
The higher education sector in Australia is worth $25 billion, puts 120,000 people to work, and supports the learning of over one million students. Research is revealing challenges currently being faced by the industry, including budget cuts, high staff turnover, constraints on innovation, market saturation, and an evolving job market. One of the continuing survivors… Read More