Is technology the future of education?

A collaboration between ABC Education and Deakin Motion.Lab conveys how technology benefits students’ learning, and engages them in the classroom. Fist published April 2018http://this.deakin.edu.au/innovation/is-technology-the-future-of-education With technology advancing rapidly in today’s society, it was only a matter of time until schools began integrating it into classrooms. So much so, that terms like ‘digital literacy’ and ‘digital […]

How mobile devices can increase workplace productivity

By 2020, it is predicted that there will be a staggering 5.7 billion smartphone users in the world. And it’s easy to see why. Mobile devices are an essential part of our daily lives. You can do pretty much anything on your mobile – from seeing and talking to families and friends, to making all sorts of […]

Study reveals office employees prefer reading on paper than on screen

There is no doubt that the world we live in is becoming increasingly technological. From phones that can be unlocked by our fingerprints, to interactive books, to robots that exhibit uncanny human-like qualities. And that’s just the start. Who knows where the world will be in 5, 10 or 20 years’ time. Will cars fly? […]

What IT needs to know about their business’ digital transformation strategy

Digital transformation has changed the face of the business world. In fact, according to a study by Microsoft and IDC Asia/Pacific, digital transformation will add an estimated $45 billion to Australia’s GDP by 2021 and increase its growth rate by 0.5% annually. Armed with a solid digital transformation strategy, organisations striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced environment […]

How to keep student’s attention in class with AV technology

The key to student success is engagement and attention, and implementing classroom technology can help make learning exciting. According to McGraw Hill’s 2017 Digital Study Trends Survey, 60 percent of students feel that digital learning technology has improved their grades, with a fifth saying it “significantly” improved their grades. In addition, college students have definitely moved away […]

How to secure your workplace’s mobile devices

Australia has well and truly embraced mobile devices, with smartphone penetration expected to exceed 90% by the end of this year. It’s no surprise, therefore, that they are also a key element of the modern Australian workplace – indeed, to many employees they are just as crucial, if not more so, than their desktops. But while mobile devices bring […]

THE FUTURE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING

The future of learning and teaching: Big changes ahead for education As the world we live in changes to embrace tech futures, how and what we teach in our education system will also be reshaped to keep up to date with the growing demands of the 21st century. RMIT School of Education Professor Tricia McLaughlin […]

ECM’s crucial role in digital transformation

While ten years ago digital transformation may have seemed like a mere consideration for many businesses, today it’s becoming more of a necessity. Digital technology is a huge driver of some of the biggest changes we’ve seen over the past twenty years. Technology has evolved way beyond tools to plant itself into every aspect of […]