Short articles

Associate Professor Sharon Lierse discusses how the results of a research project helped her identify seven key characteristics of an outstanding teacher.

This Melbourne school aims to personalise student learning, so staff analyse data and then adjust learning to build on students’ skills, knowledge and understanding.

Online NAPLAN tests that are tailored to ability and give a more precise measurement of where students are at in their learning look set to be introduced.

Traditional bullying is twice as common as cyber bullying among teenagers, according to a new research analysis of 80 studies from around the world.

Project-based learning and problem-based learning - what is the difference? Dr Chris Campbell discusses.

Britt Gow reviews the Dino-lite handheld digital microscope and explains how it complements the science curriculum at her school.

The students at this Victorian school are using Google Sheets to access collaborative environments and work online with peers and teachers.

At this Brisbane school, digital portfolios are an important part of teacher professional development.

Educators at Melbourne's Mill Park Secondary College are getting more out of Year 12 exam data. There, teachers use it to identify patterns and inform future practice.

As well as improving fitness levels, this school in Western Australia aims to build Indigenous girls’ confidence and leadership skills, and address the problems that they face in day to day life.