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'Mobile ban raises achievement' – a micro view of a macro phenomenon
'Mobile ban raises achievement' – a micro view of a macro phenomenon

Last month, Teacher reported on a study published about the link between school mobile phone bans and student achievement. As a follow-up, Roger Broadie and Mal Lee challenge the findings.

Teaching in context – finding the starting point
Teaching in context – finding the starting point

Dave Tout discusses the first stage of connecting maths to the real world – negotiating a theme or context.

When I grow up ...
When I grow up ...

How early do children start to think about future careers? A new study offers some interesting insights about the career aspirations of students and the reasons behind their choices.

Artificial intelligence and education
Artificial intelligence and education

Dr James Lester discusses the future of artificial intelligence in the education sector and touches on how new technology can support personalised learning.

Research Files Episode 10: Professor John Hattie
Research Files Episode 10: Professor John Hattie

Teacher chats to Professor John Hattie, who provides a snapshot of his groundbreaking work on Visible Learning and previews a new piece of research on learning strategies.

Microscope goes beyond classroom walls
Microscope goes beyond classroom walls

Christine Haynes recently tested out a wireless handheld microscope with Year 4 students. Here, she reflects on her experience with it and whether it could enhance students’ learning.

Mobile phones in the classroom
Mobile phones in the classroom

Banning mobile phones from schools boosts student performance in high stakes tests, according to a study published by the London School of Economics (LSE).

Tracking the journeys of schools realising assessment reform and innovation
Tracking the journeys of schools realising assessment reform and innovation

Teacher provides a snapshot of one school's assessment reform experience.

Using feedback to move forward
Using feedback to move forward

Giving focused feedback has removed the fear of the unknown for one cohort of students and freed them up to become more confident writers.

Teacher's bookshelf: 10 must-reads
Teacher's bookshelf: 10 must-reads

As a Teacher reader, you can access 20 per cent off certain titles by visiting one of ACER's Bookshops during May and June, and greeting staff with: 'I'm a Teacher reader!'