Can AI make me a better Teacher?
In this short paper we will try to give you a few ideas about how you might use AI tools to ease your workload. In what seems to be a very short time...
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Scitech’s Future Computing Program!
You might think using Raspberry Pi’s in the primary classroom and learning python programming and circuitry is advanced even for Year 6 students. Not...
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Schools
We’ve come a long way since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, both in terms of the technology, and how it is being handled in Australian...
Building Creative Minds: Integrating Arckit into the Australian Curriculum
In the realm of education, innovation reigns supreme. As educators strive to deliver enriching and engaging learning experiences, they continuously seek...
Mastering Social Skills: A Therapist’s Guide to Building Strong Connections
Increasing social skills is a transformative journey that holds the promise of deeper connections, richer experiences, and greater fulfilment in life....
STEM Newsletter – Term 1 – 2024
Happy 2024 and welcome back to the Brainary’s STEM Newsletter. Over the summer break I had the opportunity to visit our STEM Education partners in Europe...
Case Study: Geelong Regional Libraries and The STEM Maker Project
Increasingly, public libraries are a popular place for STEM learning for both children and youth. Since 2023, Geelong Regional Libraries has partnered...
Addressing Loneliness: The Crucial Role of Activities in Elderly Care
In the world of aged care, one issue stands out starkly against the backdrop of compassionate caregiving: loneliness among the elderly. According to...
Embracing Play: The Heart of Early Childhood Education
In the journey of early childhood education, play is not merely an option; it is the cornerstone upon which all learning is built. Where curriculum standards...
Exploring New Horizons: Transformative Learning with ClassVR in K-12 Education
Innovation and technology continues to push the frontiers of what is possible in education. One such force is virtual reality – a revolutionary...
The Brainary Books & Games Catalogue 2024
We are excited to announce the 2024 Books and Games catalogue from The Brainary! We believe that learning is an exhilarating adventure, curated to ignite...
STEM Newsletter Term 4 2023
We’re excited to share an update on our STEM Makerspace Program which we were awarded a Federal Grant to deliver in the Greater Geelong Region....
How will Digital Content be delivered to students?
In 2014, I wrote a blog piece on how digital content will be delivered to university students. While drawn from my experiences as a university academic,...
Robots, VR feature in free public classes
GEELONG TIMES | BY Billy Higgins EMERGING technologies such as 3D printing, robotics and virtual reality experiences will soon be publicly accessible...
Melbourne Grammar School – Human Rights Leadership Forum 2023
Thanks to the amazing support of Diane Ruffles, Director of Library Services at Melbourne Grammar School (MGS), we were able to run the first Victorian...
STEM Maker Project Launch
We were thrilled to have the Hon. Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia take time out of his busy schedule to officially launch our STEM...
Creating a Play Space for Early Years
The Brainary’s New Range of Innovative Products Play is an essential part of a child’s early development. It’s not just about having...
Next Library Conference 2023 – A Thoughtful Summary
I was lucky to attend the 2023 Next Library conference which was held in the extremely well-appointed and well-equipped Aarhus public library...
STEM Newsletter Term 3 2023 Cover
This term, we have an excellent contribution from Professor Leon Sterling, who delves into the hot topic of Artificial Intelligence after the launch...
What is Artificial Intelligence?
Leon Sterling | Professor In Software Engineering Computing and Information Systems at The University of Melbourne The launch of Chat-GPT in November...
Educate the Educators STEM Conference Leiden: 2023
Hugh Kingsley | Managing Director at The Brainary Hugh Kingsley – Educate the Educators STEM Conference … During May 2023, I attended a highly...
How does STEM Education relate to Human Rights?
Human Rights Leadership Forum in NSW Lorraine Finlay & Hugh Kingsley with high school students Hugh Kingsley | Managing Director at The Brainary How...
AI to Z: all the terms you need to know to keep up in the AI hype age
Deepmind/Unsplash/Artist: Champ Panupong Techawongthawon, CC BY-NC-SA Samar Fatima, RMIT University and Kok-Leong Ong, RMIT University Artificial intelligence...
STEM Newsletter – Term 2 – 2023
This Term we have excellent contributions from leaders in the STEM Education community and an opportunity for you to contribute to the National Robotics...
National Robotics Strategy
Australia is set to get its first ever Robotics Strategy. The Department of Industry, Science and Resources has just released a Discussion paper. ...
eSTEAM – More than Engagement!
Achieving Purpose, Creativity and Impact through Load Reduction Instruction Sue Floro – Head of Knox Grammar Preparatory School Ian Fairhurst –...
Will AI ever reach human-level intelligence? We asked 5 experts
Shutterstock Noor Gillani, The Conversation Artificial intelligence has changed form in recent years. What started in the public eye as a burgeoning field...
A four-legged robotic system for playing soccer on various terrains
“DribbleBot” can maneuver a soccer ball on landscapes such as sand, gravel, mud, and snow, using reinforcement learning to adapt to varying ball dynamics. Rachel...
From a Small Farm to the Stars: Inspiring the Next Generation of Australian Space Pioneers
Growing up on a small farm in regional New South Wales and attending Dungog Primary and High Schools, I never could have imagined that my passion for...
Surprises: Exciting or Anxiety-Inducing?
When we think of surprises, it is natural for us gravitate towards envisioning happy and positive moments such as receiving an unexpected gift...
To Trust, or Not to Trust: Getting the balance right
Trust is an essential component of a child’s development. When children have trusting relationships with their parents, caregivers, and other adults...
How to Spark Joy
Joy is one of the most powerful and positive emotions we can experience. It is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness that can be triggered by a...
The Brainary Books & Games Catalogue 2023
We are excited to announce the 2023 Books and Games catalogue from The Brainary! We believe that learning should be fun, and that’s why we’ve...
HOW DOES MUSIC HELP DEMENTIA?
Did you know, music accesses different parts of the brain than language? And so music can be used to communicate or engage with someone who has been...
STEM Newsletter – Term 4 – 2022
I am excited to share with you our latest quarterly STEM newsletter. Over the last few months, we’ve been busier than ever as we take our robotics programs...
Video Games and Leveling Up Student Collaboration
The Brainary has its origins in producing educational games and books designed to support students in both their academic and social development, across...
Spotlight on: Robotics in regional Libraries- Cunnamulla Library
In each newsletter, The Brainary features stories of excellence in STEM across Australia and New Zealand. This term, we thought you’d like to hear...
Spotlight on: Robotics in regional schools – Ballarat
In each newsletter, The Brainary features stories of excellence in STEM across Australia and New Zealand. This term, we thought you’d like to hear how...
Interview with When I Stutter filmmaker John Gomez
John Gomez – M.A., CCC-SLP Director, WHEN I STUTTER Speech Language Pathologist How would you briefly describe your film? WHEN I STUTTER is a film...
STEM Newsletter – Term 3 – 2022
I am excited to share with you our latest quarterly STEM newsletter.
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