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Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’

Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’ | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
AI can provide clear, polished responses. This signals to learners that deep mental engagement is no longer necessary.
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Too often in education we think we know what is best for our students. Not often enough do we listen and hear what our students are saying about their education. This collection tries to show more of the student perspective.
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'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage

'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
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May 27, 6:41 PM
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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.
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May 26, 9:57 PM
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School students have grown up online but test shows digital literacy at new low

School students have grown up online but test shows digital literacy at new low | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Australian students have recorded their worst-ever results in national tests that measure digital literacy, with just 37 per cent of year 10 students and 50 per cent of year 6 students assessed as proficient.
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Only 37% of Year 10 students meet our national standards for digital skills

Only 37% of Year 10 students meet our national standards for digital skills | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Half of Year 6 students met or exceeded the national ‘proficient standard for ICT literacy’ in the latest round of testing.
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May 26, 7:36 PM
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Digital literacy in schools: Victorian students record worst results in national ICT assessment since 2005

Digital literacy in schools: Victorian students record worst results in national ICT assessment since 2005 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The nation’s assessment authority has found just 37 per cent of Year 10 students are meeting the standard for digital literacy – the lowest since the test was first conducted in 2005.
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May 25, 7:25 PM
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Taking a gap year as an adult: How solo travel and career breaks can help with mental health and finding your identity

Taking a gap year as an adult: How solo travel and career breaks can help with mental health and finding your identity | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
After school and four years at university, I went directly into a job, so never took a gap year. Perhaps it’s not too late to make up for it.
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Schools turn to AI for graduation ceremonies, drawing mixed success

Schools turn to AI for graduation ceremonies, drawing mixed success | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Officials say the tech can help ensure names are pronounced correctly and speed up ceremonies, but some parents and students are pushing back.
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May 23, 11:43 PM
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College Should Be Way More Fun

College Should Be Way More Fun | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
I’m not talking about keg stands. I’m talking about the joyous mysteries of intellectual life.
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May 19, 10:15 PM
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I Found a College Where I Came First

I Found a College Where I Came First | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Historically Black colleges and universities hold steady against the churn of political retreat and cultural amnesia.
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May 15, 11:31 PM
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5 graduation speeches with truly helpful tips for living your life

5 graduation speeches with truly helpful tips for living your life | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Every spring, commencement speakers offer their wisdom. We combed through dozens of speeches from over the years and pulled out some of the best advice.
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AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead.

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The reality of AI in the workplace isn’t so black-and-white, experts say. Companies are using AI to automate certain parts of jobs rather than replace entire positions.
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May 10, 7:07 PM
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I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment 

I knew my writing students were using AI. Their confessions led to a powerful teaching moment  | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The problem wasn’t just the perfectly polished, yet mediocre prose. It’s what’s lost when we surrender the struggle to translate thought into words
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May 10, 1:49 AM
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Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy?

Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy? | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
A US-based education tech provider announced a cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas platform – used by institutions around the world, including Australia.
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May 27, 6:46 PM
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Seven Books to Read Before You Turn 22

Seven Books to Read Before You Turn 22 | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“Figuring things out” is a lifelong endeavor, but these titles offer inspiration for young adults finding their way.
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May 26, 11:36 PM
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Australian universities: More than half of tutorials at least double the ideal size

Australian universities: More than half of tutorials at least double the ideal size | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
“It is hard to avoid students going under the radar,” said one academic.
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May 26, 9:03 PM
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Australian universities and AI: How industrial-scale fraud is undermining the value of tertiary qualifications

Australian universities and AI: How industrial-scale fraud is undermining the value of tertiary qualifications | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
We have arrived at a point where universities are committing industrial-scale fraud thanks to the real-time experiment in degree by AI.
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May 26, 7:40 PM
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Late-night phone use is adversely affecting teens’ well-being

Late-night phone use is adversely affecting teens’ well-being | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Teenagers spend up to an hour on their phone at night, a new study found. It’s affecting their academic performance, mental health and sleep patterns.
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May 25, 7:40 PM
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You don’t need an ATAR to go to uni. You can do an ‘enabling’ or ‘bridging’ course instead

You don’t need an ATAR to go to uni. You can do an ‘enabling’ or ‘bridging’ course instead | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
School leavers used to have one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks. This situation has changed.
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May 25, 12:53 AM
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Artificial intelligence won’t kill the law degree. It will redefine it

Artificial intelligence won’t kill the law degree. It will redefine it | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Legal professionals are frequently listed among those whose careers are most vulnerable to AI. So, is law school still worth it? We believe it is.
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May 23, 11:56 PM
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6 money tips new graduates should know

6 money tips new graduates should know | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
These are the basic yet vital things young adults should know to keep their debt low and their net worth growing.
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May 23, 11:42 PM
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Why College Students Are Booing AI

The sound of a cosmic howl
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May 16, 10:17 PM
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Being a Melburnian program connects international students to fight loneliness

Being a Melburnian program connects international students to fight loneliness | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
An anti-loneliness program aimed at international students has fostered unlikely friendships forged over footy, learning slang and meat pies.
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The Best Graduation Speech Is One Nobody Remembers

The Best Graduation Speech Is One Nobody Remembers | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
The commencement speech is a ritual act, not an expressive one.
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May 10, 9:37 PM
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This is what experts say you should not include in your resume.

This is what experts say you should not include in your resume. | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Here's what three experts recommend you don't put in your resume for the best chance of securing an interview or landing a role. 
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A ‘degree-factory move’: University charging law students $48,000 cuts tutorials

A ‘degree-factory move’: University charging law students $48,000 cuts tutorials | The Student Voice | Scoop.it
Monash University has reduced law students’ contact with teaching staff in what has been described as a “cost-cutting, degree-factory move”.
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