As Victoria’s 90-minute screen-time limit reshapes how technology is used in classrooms, many educators are asking the same question: how can we teach STEM effectively while keeping screen exposure minimal? At EdMinds, we believe the answer lies in purposeful, screen-free innovation — and that’s exactly where the UARO Series steps in. Designed to nurture curiosity, […]
Yes — the new policy from the Victorian Government will limit classroom screen time for primary students (Years 3-6) to 90 minutes per day, and require minimal device usage for younger grades (Prep-Year 2). This article gives you a clear, direct answer: What is changing, why it matters, and how schools, teachers and families can […]
As a ‘Classroom of the Future’ sponsor at NES2024, the edMinds team engaged in numerous discussions with educators from across Australia. Through these conversations, we were able to identify five key challenges that were frequently mentioned by the educators. Here’s What We Heard From You at NES2024 Coding education can be expensive to deliver. STEM […]
Getting dressed in the morning. Seems simple, right? Not always, especially for children with special needs. Often, the culprit behind these struggles is a challenge with sequence learning, understanding the order of steps in a process. This skill is crucial for everyday life, from following instructions in class to mastering video games (yes, video games!). […]
Let’s start the discussion with the definition of “child with special needs”. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, any child with conditions like intellectual/learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, sensory/speech disabilities, physical/diverse disabilities, or disabilities related to acquired brain injury, etc. is considered a child with special needs. General Statistics and Findings in […]
