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Motivation and engagement: every minute of every day matters
Motivation and engagement: every minute of every day matters

How much does student motivation and engagement change over the course of a day, a week, and a month at school? How much does motivation and engagement vary from student to student?

The Research Files Episode 14: Andreas Schleicher on the impact of technology on learning outcomes
The Research Files Episode 14: Andreas Schleicher on the impact of technology on learning outcomes

Andreas Schleicher joins Teacher from Paris to talk about the findings of a recent OECD report that explores the impact of technology on student learning outcomes.

Parents 'want information on classroom practices'
Parents 'want information on classroom practices'

A new study by Australian academics suggests parents want more information from educators about classroom practices and teaching methods.

Infographic: Time online and attendance and wellbeing
Infographic: Time online and attendance and wellbeing

Is there a link between time spent online and wellbeing and attendance? A recent OECD report explored.

Sources of teacher stress
Sources of teacher stress

What are the common sources of stress for secondary teachers? This research uncovers three central themes, and compares data from Australia and Hong Kong.

Infographic: Educational philanthropy
Infographic: Educational philanthropy

Is there a disconnect when it comes to the areas that schools, non-profits and philanthropics are keen to focus on? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

Research Files Special: Geoff Masters, Val Shute, Rukmini Banerji
Research Files Special: Geoff Masters, Val Shute, Rukmini Banerji

Stealth assessment, interactive learning environments and assessing literacy and numeracy. In a special podcast, Teacher provides a snapshot of the keynote speeches from Research Conference 2015.

Great tech can't replace poor teaching
Great tech can't replace poor teaching

Investing heavily in ICT for education doesn't lead to appreciable improvements in student achievement in reading, maths or science, according to a new OECD study.

Engaging students through a conversational writing style
Engaging students through a conversational writing style

Does adopting a formal or a conversational style in learning materials affect learning processes and outcomes? Three academics discuss.

The Research Files Episode 13: Jim Pellegrino on shaping science learning
The Research Files Episode 13: Jim Pellegrino on shaping science learning

To mark National Science Week, Teacher hears from Professor Jim Pellegrino about shaping science learning for the future.