Educational technology
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eLearning
Article
Blockbuster lesson for schools on kids in classrooms
This article calls for a reimagining of school attendance, moving beyond physical presence to embrace the possibilities of digital presence. By leveraging technology, and updating policies, we can achieve new standards in education equality and connection for students with complex medical and mental conditions who face significant school absence.
Report
Study buddy or influencer: inquiry into the use of generative artificial intelligence in the Australian education system
This report looks at how GenAI could be used as an educational tool, and what this should look like in an Australian context. The view is that GenAI in education should be a national priority, with a focus on equitable access for all students and educators to high-quality and suitable GenAI education products. If managed...
Report
Towards high quality in Australian educational technology
Improving educational outcomes – especially for students experiencing disadvantage – should be the highest priority across the education sector and a key focus for government. This relies on the skilled delivery of high-quality curriculum, which is increasingly mediated by educational technology. This report considers a selection of international and Australian quality assurance mechanisms and argues...
Report
Welcome to the machine: opportunities and risks of generative artificial intelligence for education
This report has been prepared to help educators and policymakers navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The report calls for a science-based approach to using AI in classrooms.
Discussion paper
Strengthening the evidence on how GenAI can improve teaching and learning: discussion paper
As part of its 2024 research agenda, the Australian Education Research Organisation is undertaking research to help schools and systems make more informed decisions about using GenAI tools to reverse growing inequity in student learning outcomes. This discussion paper identifies key concerns and explores potential research opportunities to better understand this issue.