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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
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Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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digital literacy
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A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Ashurst reveals time-saving benefits of generative AI trials

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Ashurst's Vox PopulAI report reveals time-saving benefits from generative AI trials, with tasks seeing up to 80% reduction.
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How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

Fri, 17th May 2024
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blockchain
The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

Fri, 10th May 2024
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education, learning & training
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds

Wed, 8th May 2024
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
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AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Infosys launches a Junior Leadership programme in partnership with Table Tennis Victoria to enhance young players' digital knowledge and leadership skills using the 'Infosys Springboard' platform.
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Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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digital literacy
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
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AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024

Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
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Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need

Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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There's no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.
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Cybersecurity hackathon aims to boost digital awareness

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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Global cybersecurity provider Secureworks is hopes growing digital literacy will also boost interest in the field.
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Shouldering the responsibility of payment security

Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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email security
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Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.
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ADIA welcomes Australian Government's greater focus on digital literacy

Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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ADIA welcomes Australian Government's commitment to digital literacy, aiming to reduce the digital divide and enable social and economic participation.
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New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap

Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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digital literacy
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skills shortage
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is investing in Australia's workforce development to address the country's skills gap and boost growth opportunities.
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Affordable digital training that works for you

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Bringyourlaptop.com have made it easy and affordable for you to increase your digital skill set and get ahead of the competition.
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Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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digital literacy
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Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.
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Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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apple
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digital literacy
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coding
Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.
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Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai

Mon, 5th May 2014
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apps
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digital literacy
Ngātiwai Trust Board launches 3 interactive apps to tell traditional stories, with 14 students involved in their creation.