Robots to help pre-schoolers read and count
CathNews | 16 June 2025 A new Australian Catholic University collaboration will help preschoolers access robotic tutors designed to give them a head start...
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Therapeutic Robot Cats at Blue Mountains Library
These robot cats have glowing eyes and artificial heartbeats – and could help reduce stress in children. Lifesize interactive pets touring libraries...
The Brainary Books & Games Catalogue 2025
We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new 2025 Books and Games Catalogue—your go-to resource for engaging, hands-on learning for all ages! Explore...
STEM Newsletter – Term 1, 2025
Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful break over the school holidays, we are excited for 2025. Over the break I had the privilege of attending...
Reimagining STEM and Human Rights
Reflections on two European conferences Australian Educational Leader AEL 46 Issue 4 | Leadership Challenge Section Introduction In this...
Esports as a STEM Subject
Igniting Passion and Pathways in the Digital Age At Forest Lake State High School, we are pioneering the integration of esports as a part of our STEM...
KUBO Robots Are the Perfect Classroom Companion!
Children are naturally curious and intuitive, and KUBO Robots tap into these traits beautifully. These hands-on, screen-free robots allow students to...
STEM Newsletter – Term 4, 2024
Welcome back to The Brainary STEM Newsletter! 2024 has flown by and Term 4 is in full swing. We have two wonderful articles that focus on three pertinent...
Workshops on Human Rights and STEM Education in Cabonne!
We recently conducted two exciting workshops on Human Rights and STEM Education for year 9-11 students in Cabonne, as part of a Youth Week event facilitated...
Explore The Brainary’s Mid-Year Catalogue: Books and Games for All Ages!
Our Mid-Year Books and Games Catalogue is here, offering a wide range of educational resources designed to spark curiosity, enhance creativity, and make...
STEM Newsletter – Term 3, 2024
In this term’s edition, we delve into two critical topics that resonate with the challenges and opportunities in STEM education. Our first article,...
The Brainary at EduTECH and the Launch of ABii, the Smart Robot Tutor!
Last week, The Brainary had the exciting opportunity to be an exhibitor at the EduTECH 2024 conference in Melbourne. As one of Australia’s largest...
Preparing the Next Generation for Success
The recent launch of widely available and powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools has presented myriad opportunities and challenges for administrators...
Robots Are Not Emotional
Ten years ago, I wrote an article for Cosmos magazine with the title ‘Why robots will not replace classroom teachers any time soon.’ The article mentioned...
Enhancing Literacy and Phonics Education in Victorian Schools
On Thursday, 13 June 2024, The Hon Ben Carroll, Minister for Education, announced significant educational reforms aimed at embedding evidence-based teaching...
Robotics Fun at Canada Bay’s Rhodes Robot Ball 2024
On the 31st of May, I had the exciting opportunity to attend the Rhodes Robot Ball in Canada Bay to run a Fable robotics station. It was a pleasure to...
Experience Sustainability with Arckit Workshops
Last week, we had the honour of presenting our Arckit Sustainability Studio Workshops in collaboration with Geelong Regional Libraries. This initiative,...
STEM Newsletter – Term 2, 2024
In this term’s newsletter we have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence alongside an exciting case study from WA. We start with Kevin Daly and Daryl...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 –...
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...
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