Marble Bar Primary School in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is a small school that's winning major global awards for its innovative virtual world experiences and two-way pedagogical approach to STEM disciplines. Marble Bar currently has 13 primary and ...
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Two years ago Gleeson College in South Australia made the decision to include virtual reality in its classrooms. Now, the tool is an everyday part of students' lives and is used in multiple classes such as PE, languages, art and ...
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As any educator will tell you: telling your students about something is one thing, but being able to show them is another. That’s the idea behind On Safari, the latest Google Expedition created by the NSW Department of Education and ...
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“Oh, that’s what it looks like!” the student exclaims. A Year 12 biology student is in my office at lunchtime – or at least, that’s what it looks like on the surface. In her world, she’s actually inside a cell, ...
More »Show ‘em phloem: VR gives students new look at plants, food security
School students at Trinity College in Perth are using virtual reality to take a look inside the world of plants not seen with the naked eye. Created by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (PEB) at The ...
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More than 300 teachers are expected to flock to an event today which will showcase how new technology can transform the classroom. A Department of Education initiative, InteractEd will be hosted by the University of Newcastle to support the effective ...
More »Auslan gets a virtual reality check
With technology disrupting everything, including education, it’s no surprise that Auslan is next. Australia’s predominant sign language is being digitally upgraded by SignVR; a virtual reality education platform. Designed by young entrepreneur Jessie Hughes, it aims to make Auslan more ...
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