Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age
26 Nov 2021

Telling girls they don’t like STEM halves their involvement at any age

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An experiment tests gender stereotyping in computer science to identify factors contributing to girls lack of involvement in STEM. Only by understanding the factors holding back girls from participating in STEM can we develop a solution and close the gender … Continued
Videogames or homework?
25 Oct 2021

Videogames or homework?

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Why not do both? ACMI has 75 game lessons for teachers to try. Find out how to meaningfully use videogames as homework in this resource for teachers looking to update their skills. Word Count: 778 Credit: Shutterstock Despite the growth … Continued
6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects
23 Jul 2021

6 Tips for Choosing Your Senior School Subjects

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Choosing your senior school subjects doesn’t have to be scary. Here are some things to keep in mind. It might seem like a decision that will impact the rest of your life so here are some myths we’ve busted to … Continued
It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM
26 Mar 2021

It’s not lack of confidence that’s holding back women in STEM

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We need to find out what's causing the gender gap so we can close it. Recent research into closing the gender gap in STEM counters the assumption that women lack confidence. Word Count: 879 Credit: Shutterstock Science, technology, engineering and … Continued
5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science
10 Mar 2021

5 ways to spot if someone is trying to mislead you when it comes to science

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In a time when misinformation is rife, knowing what to look out for is important. Learn five strategies to equip your STEM students with so they can identify and avoid misinformation. Word Count: 1010 Credit: Shutterstock It’s not a new … Continued
Making a Connection to Culture
25 Jan 2021

Making a Connection to Culture

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Maths is universal and was, is and always will be important to understand in every society, even when it may not always be obvious. This resource is well suited to STEM educators as advice for teaching maths to Aboriginal and … Continued
Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears
21 Jan 2021

Indigenous science goes far beyond boomerangs and spears

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued