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News about Oberon's Schools - Page 1
There are stories about the local schools in the archives.
Two views of the same subject
 | Book review: "The Digital Delusion" by Jared Cooney Horvath There is a range of views on the use of screens and other technology in schools. One extreme is that they are essential to prepare students for life in the real world where the technology is ubiquitous. The other extreme is that their use is harmful and degrades the learning process by both distraction and deskilling. The truth, as with most things, lies somewhere in between. This book leans towards the "harmful" end of the spectrum. |
New research looks at how screens are actually being used in Australian classrooms - the results may surprise you With all the schools on holidays there's not a lot of activity to report, so here's an article from The Conversation detailing research into the use of screens and devices in schools. It seems that things might not be as bad as some people think. |  |
 | Schools settle down for the holidays. And the HSC. The week before the holidays and everyone is looking forward to a few days away from education. Except for Year 12, of course, who are looking forward with trepidation to the HSC exams. Good luck to all (although you probably don't need it). |
Year 12 students might feel anxious as exams approach. Here's what can help With final exams coming up, students might (probably will) be anxious about their results and what those results mean for the rest of their lives. This article from The Conversation might help with that anxiety. |  |
 | Schools. More action than you can throw a duster at. With the holidays approaching fast, there's action at the schools around Oberon to get things done. |
There's always a time for learning That's a true statement and it certainly applies to the schools around Oberon. And speaking of "around Oberon", Rockley Public School has been added to the collection from this week. |  |
 | When too much schooling is not enough The big news around Oberon's schools in the last week was Fathers' Day, but that wasn't all that went on.
And there are lambs! |
Schools keep on schoolin' There's been so much happening at Oberon's schools that teachers' heads are spinning so fast that a hum can be heard all over the town. But that's a good thing, because school should never be boring. |  |
 | Don't be a dropout Very good advice there from the great James Brown, but nobody's dropping out of the schools around Oberon. There's too much to do and learn there. |
Hey, teacher, teach those kids some more Despite what you might hear in some popular songs, the students at the schools around Oberon aren't just bricks in the wall. They are too busy learning things and doing educational activities. There's music, there's sport, there's zoos to visit. And more. |  |
