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  • UTS selects CIO

    The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has found a CIO following a five-month search.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 11 May 12 10:35
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    Macquarie Uni to expand desktop virtualization program

    Macquarie University has flagged plans to deliver faculty-specific virtual labs by semester two this year following the take-up of its virtualized computer labs.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 05 April 12 10:16

  • NBN may accelerate education revolution

    The National Broadband Network (NBN) is expected to speed up the transformation process of the education sector, according to NBN Co.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 28 March 12 06:00

  • MCA's new website, smartphone apps to boost art experience

    Following a nine-month development project which began in July 2011 to overhaul its 10-year-old website, the New South Wales Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is set to unveil a new Web presence on 29 March this year where visitors can view selected art works and information about past or present collections online.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 26 March 12 16:21

  • Australia’s first national cyber security competition launched

    A cyber security competition aimed at enticing ICT university students into the information security industry has been unveiled by the Gillard government.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 19 March 12 11:12

  • Opera House opens virtual doors to schools

    School students all over NSW will be able visit one of Australia's greatest landmarks -- without having to leave their classroom.

    Written by AAP • 12 March 12 12:56

  • Flinders Uni implements paperless assignment system

    Flinders University has implemented a new digital system, which it helped design and develop, to manage and streamline the administration of student assignments.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 05 March 12 10:21

  • Qld teacher aides for prep classes: LNP

    The Liberal National Party will put full-time teacher aides into 600 prep classes in Queensland if it wins this month's election.

    Written by AAP • 02 March 12 12:40

  • E-Kindy program for remote Qld kids: Labor

    A re-elected Labor government would roll out Australia's first e-Kindy program for children in rural and remote parts of Queensland.

    Written by AAP • 02 March 12 09:17

  • School students are lacking tech skills to benefit their study: Education researcher

    School students are at risk of falling behind in their studies due to a lack of technology-related skills, according to the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 28 Feb. 12 08:30

  • Australian schools fitted out with 911,000 new computers

    More than 911,000 computers have been installed in Australian schools under the National Secondary School Computer Fund, the Federal Government has announced.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 17 Feb. 12 10:21

  • Apple's iPad aims to revolutionise education

    The iPad promises to make your work life a little easier. Traveling salespeople, airline pilots and even construction workers don't have to carry around heavy binders anymore.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige • 16 Feb. 12 04:40

  • NBN to deliver virtual English tuition to new migrants

    The Federal Government will introduce a three-year trial of virtual English classes via the National Broadband Network (NBN) to new migrants in regional and rural Australia.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 08 Feb. 12 09:31

  • Conroy spruiks Safer Internet Day

    The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), together with Senator Stephen Conroy, have launched Safer Internet Day, an initiative designed to encourage cyber safety.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 07 Feb. 12 10:17

  • Children’s smartphone usage sparks cyber safety fears: Report

    The adoption of mobile phones by Australian children is growing rapidly, but education about the dangers of cyber space is lacking, according to a new Telstra survey.

    Written by Hamish Barwick • 02 Feb. 12 14:11
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    iPad initiative for pupils in WA

    A few Year 1 and 2 students just starting school have been put straight onto iPads to boost their reading and maths skills, under a new West Australian government program.

    Written by AAP • 01 Feb. 12 14:59
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    Apple aims iPads at High Schools

    When I was in high school, I wanted my MTV. Today's students want their iPad.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige • 24 Jan. 12 05:06

  • Internet nurtures literacy development: Study

    The internet can promote the literacy development of young adults, according to a study by Dr Jen Scott Curwood from the University of Sydney.

    Written by Computerworld Staff • 20 Jan. 12 17:05

  • Apple tries to redefine textbooks with iBooks 2

    Apple has bought traditional textbooks to the digital age with the new iBooks 2, a tablet application that will bring in support for multimedia textbooks for a more interactive and engaging learning experience.

    Written by Agam Shah • 20 Jan. 12 03:37

  • UNSW offers high schoolers a credited university-level course

    The University of New South Wales is offering excelling high schoolers the chance to fast-track their university education with a credited, extracurricular computing course.

    Written by Diana Nguyen • 12 Jan. 12 11:42
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