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Is Energy-Hungry Gen AI Devouring the Planet?
The generative AI tools redefining modern computing—the chatbots, image creators, and text generators—have a dirty secret. As consumers, we need to be aware of our environmental impact each time we utilise generative AI. Read on to find out why.
Digital Capability in the Workforce
It's no longer sufficient to be proficient in one or two software packages; today's workforce needs to be tech-savvy and conversant with a myriad of digital tools and platforms.
AI and the Digital Divide
As generative AI becomes mainstream, proactive efforts are needed to ensure equitable access and avoid exacerbating digital divides.
Safeguarding Your Digital Life
Optus, Medibank, Latitude, Boeing...the data breach list from 2022-2023 goes on. Read about our top recommendations to keep your data safe.
Crack the Code to Being Organised!
In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves constantly busy and perpetually short on time. That's where being super organised becomes essential. In this post, we'll share some of the best app suggestions to help you stay organised and productive, no matter how busy your life is.
Digital Natives…Are they all they’re cracked up to be?
Are the young people of today really digitally literate?
The answer to this question is the same as many other questions…it depends. This article explores 5 common myths.
2023 - The Year to Close the Digital Divide in Australia
Did you know there is a digital divide in Australia? Despite the many advances in technology, there is a divide between those who can afford access to digital devices and those who cannot. Learn more about the disparities this gap creates and what can be done to help bridge it.
The Truth About Fake News
While you may think of Donald Trump and his love of the term “Fake News”, this is not a new term. However, it is becoming harder to determine when something is, in fact, fake news. Why you ask? Technology is making it easy for content to be created from virtually nothing of real substance. Couple this with the reach and viral nature of social media and such fake news can spread like wildfire.
Are your teaching materials holding your students back?
You’ve spent HOURS and HOURS designing your newest PowerPoint presentation for your upcoming lesson. You’ve tried to include all the bells and whistles in your presentation. Whizz bang animations and transitions, videos, photos, illustrations and graphs. You’ve packed it all in there – what a resource!!! Or is it?
Have you been hacked?
Cyber security is not just about big business or people who work in the IT industry. It is also about each individual person knowing how to keep their own information safe. It is very timely that Cyber Awareness month is October, and in 2022 the overarching theme is ‘Have you been hacked?’.
Academic Referencing Made Easy!
Referencing is an information literacy skill that can be made easier through the use of technology. This article explains how.
The Importance of Digital Literacy
As we live in a digital society we need to consider how we educate our young people to embrace technology in their everyday lives in a positive and safe manner.