The Global Village by John Phelan
January 5, 2018
We often hear the phrase ‘the global village’ used to describe today’s world of rapid communications, easy and fast intercontinental travel, and ready access to a world of information. We […]
Learning to Care for our Common Home by Jacqui Rémond
January 19, 2017
We are living through times of rapid change. Today we are experiencing increasing uncertainty and facing not just one but many crises – ecological, social, economic and in the Australian […]
Australian Catholic University Embraces Laudato Si’ by Mark Doggett
January 19, 2017
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is proud to recognise its longstanding responsibility to embrace the natural environment, and practicing sustainability is directly related to the Catholic Mission of our university. Pope […]
Making The University Experience More Than Just a Certificate by Professor Anne Cummins
January 19, 2017
Students planning to go to university look for more than just the courses offered; they are seeking a whole experience as they continue their studies and work towards a career. […]
Environment and Sustainability in Catholic Schools by John Phelan
January 19, 2017
The school curriculum is a crowded place; as the world becomes more complex, so too the demands on school time. Educators need to make choices; to prioritise those areas of […]
Catholic Schools in the Digital Age by John Phelan
December 22, 2015
For more than two centuries from the mid-1700s, education changed little. Teachers took their places at the front of the classroom and imparted knowledge to students, with the assistance of […]
Digital Tools Help by Adam McArthur
December 22, 2015
Now is an exciting time for digital technology in education. We are seeing a fundamental shift in how teachers and students engage with education tools, driven by the benefits digital […]
Preparing Digital Natives to Teach in a World of Technological Innovation, Uncertainty and Complexity by Miriam Tanti
December 22, 2015
The term ‘digital natives’ is often used to describe the younger generation that has grown up with modern technology. This term – along with several other popular phrases, such as […]
Technology in Schools: How Mobile Changes the Classroom by Mark McDonald
December 22, 2015
Mobile technology is changing the world. Arguably, the introduction of smart devices and app ecosystems represents the major technology revolution of our decade. Likewise, it’s one of the main drivers […]
The Digital Classroom by Greg Miller
December 22, 2015
In his 2013 apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium – God’s Mission, The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis calls for, “a missionary impulse capable of transforming everything so that the Church’s […]
The Future Of Learning For Your Children by Tony Ryan
December 22, 2015
Can we advance their education with the use of technology? In August 2015, Mark Zuckenburg, co-founder and CEO of social networking site Facebook, claimed the company was exploring the use […]
Our Future Leaders – ACU by Professor Geraldine Castleton
January 29, 2015
ACU’s mission statement clearly defines the kind of institution it is and what it aims to be. It also highlights the qualities of its staff and graduates, stating: “Within the Catholic intellectual tradition and […]
