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Evidence-based practice to help schools tasked with fixing Australia's 'writing crisis'
There is ongoing concern about high school writing standards, particularly boys, with the latest showing that Year Nine boys now write on average at a Year Seven level (AFR, April 2019).
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The mother lode: what it's like to study full time and raise kids
When I met Naomi, a university student and busy mum, at the shoot for our recent student video, I was struck by how positive, dedicated and engaged...
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Are Australian high schools preparing students for university?
Are our high schools preparing Australian students for university?
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"Flexible and accessible": How to make online learning effective
We can improve online learning by making it more accessible and flexible.
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My first six weeks of uni, ever. Here's what I wish I'd known.
Danielle started university with a very different impression than what her reality is now like. Long commutes, lack of feedback and social isolation can make first year challenging…
What's it like to study abroad? Insights from Studiosity's Mona Pradella
International student numbers are on the rise in Australia. In 2017, over half of Australian university places were occupied by international students. Here we talk to Studiosity's…
Are Australian universities preparing our students for employment?
The main goal of university is ultimately to prepare students for employment. With rising fees, it's becoming even more important that students are able to find jobs after their st…
Proofreading vs editing: What's the difference?
Proofreading involves correcting surface errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling. Editing, on the other hand, seeks to improve your essay's overall quality. Feedback can help w…
Review of online study help - thoughts from a university student
A university student and first time Studiosity user shares her experience with the Writing Feedback service. Reposted from Jennifer Reinhardt's blog, with permission.
What students say about studying and using Studiosity
Behind the scenes of the latest Studiosity video shoot, with students talking about their experiences using Studiosity and how it helps them succeed.
Book review: Draft No.4 Writing tips from a Master
McPhee’s much anticipated Draft No.4, On the Writing Process, is both deeply nostalgic and quirkily entertaining. For budding writers it offers an eclectic collection of anecdotes,…
Thoughts on women in education: a conversation with Professor Judyth Sachs
Professor Judyth Sachs talks about International Women's Day, the education sector and the importance of role models for young women.
How to keep up with student demands while maintaining academic integrity
Students are the lifeblood of a university. They drive our professionals to seek great outcomes and shape Australia's future, so it's their demands that should shape the way univer…