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Green Bean Studios reports record sales & new links

Rising demand from schools and councils has helped the Manchester-based children's learning business post its strongest sales months yet.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Marketing Technologies

Audible unites ebooks & audiobooks with Read & Listen

Audible's new Read & Listen mode syncs audiobooks with highlighted eBooks, debuting in the US before rolling out to the UK and Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Global writing study results in the age of Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand's Writer's Toolbox launches a groundbreaking global study on student writing performance, aiming to unveil insights pivotal for educational methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI initiative boosts Brisbane school writing scores

Brisbane Catholic Education schools have achieved remarkable NAPLAN writing score improvements, with AI programme Writer's Toolbox enhancing student outcomes significantly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Network Infrastructure

Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need

There's no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.

By Garett Paton • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023

Data Analytics

Qlik and Accenture develop blueprint to data literacy

This document is designed to help organisations understand the steps needed to help their employees capitalise on the opportunities of a data-led future.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022

Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

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Social Media

Students borrow 4.8 million digital books in Australia

Australian and New Zealand students borrowed 4.8 million digital books in 2025 as ebooks led and audiobooks gained popularity across schools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support

The rollout gives Niagara Catholic teachers curriculum-aligned support for Indigenous lessons after many said they lacked training on the subject.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Gaming

ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Not for profit

Cricut partners with Indigenous artists to support NAIDOC Week

Cricut partners with three Indigenous artists to launch designs for NAIDOC Week, donating all proceeds to Indigenous charities supporting culture and literacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

EdTech

Discovery Education launches DoodleLearning apps in Australia

Discovery Education launches its popular DoodleLearning maths and English apps for Australian children aged 2-14, supporting personalised learning at home and school.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025