Topic
Girl Geek Academy launches cybersecurity skills workshop for primary school girls
Girl Geek Academy has partnered with NAB to launch a cybersecurity workshop for primary school girls in the upcoming school holidays in Melbourne.
Opinion
We need to talk about STEAM instead of STEM
NSW Minister for Education Rob Stokes sparked debate about the value of and need for STEM education this week after calling the focus on the field a “fad”.
Topic
Australia must embrace idea of failure and build digital skills before aiming for moonshots
For shadow minister for the digital economy, Ed Husic the biggest moonshot for Australia “is to actually have moonshots”.
Other
Aussie EduTech founders place more importance on diversity than other startups
A notable trend in the Australian EduTech space right now is an acute awareness around the need to proactively support particular niche groups.
Topic
Victorian Government launches $1.6 million STEM grants program to get robots in schools
The Victorian Government has announced a new $1.6 million Digi-Tech Start-Up Grants funding package for schools in an effort to get students engaged with science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).
Topic
Federal Government committee finds Australian STEM education is on a “decay curve”
A Federal Government committee has warned that there must be more investment in quality STEM education if Australia is to turn back the “decay curve” of STEM-capable students and grow its “nascent but promising” innovation ecosystem.
Advice
Refraction Media produces STEM-focused content to encourage students to pursue STEM careers
Refraction Media produces a variety of magazines, websites, posters, teaching guides, and even apps to encourage students into STEM.
Advice
Edutech startup Machinam engages students in maths by linking the textbook to the real world
Machinam has created an app that takes what students are learning in class and helps them apply it to real world problems.
Advice
Scooter Tutor is an online platform connecting parents to qualified tutors
Tutor Scooter is an online platform allowing parents to find and book qualified tutors across a range of grades and subjects.
Topic
University of Newcastle appoints Dr Sarah Pearson as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation
The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Sarah Pearson as its inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation.
Topic
Government launches Maker Projects program to fund school and community maker spaces
Four million dollars will be put towards another government initiative to help push science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) learning in schools.
Advice
Adelaide startup Makers Empire is teaching kids STEM through an interactive 3D printing app
Adelaide startup Makers Empire has developed an app and teaching kit that allows kids to create 3D designs which can later be printed.
Topic
Amazon launches monthly subscription box for kids aimed at promoting STEM education
Providing parents an easy way to introduce STEM to their kids, Amazon has launched STEM Club, a monthly subscription box filled with STEM toys.
Other
Government extends Teach for Australia program with $20.5 million grant to focus on regional areas
The government has today announced it will be providing a $20.5 million grant to the Teach for Australia program to fund an additional 300 teachers in regional schools across the country.
Topic
Microsoft Australia appoints Steven Worrall new Managing Director as Pip Marlow heads to Suncorp
Microsoft has announced today that Steven Worrall will step into the role of Australian Managing Director for the company.
