Education stories - Page 14
These start-ups are making tracks in the EdTech space
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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A number of education technology start-ups have arrived on the scene, with many attracting attention for their innovative solutions.
Microlearning: The e-Learning method taking off around the world
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Among five emerging types of learning, microlearning shows the highest rate of adoption - and arguably the greatest potential for growth.
Vodafone launches scholarships to give Kiwi youth head start
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Vodafone is offering scholarships to young New Zealanders to pursue a career in technology, valued at up to $20,000 each.
Schools in a state of transition, educators struggle to keep up
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.
Technology hindering kids' writing skills
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Handwriting is at risk of becoming a lost skill in New Zealand, with 65% of parents believing it will disappear in the next 20 years, according to a new study commissioned by BIC.
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.
Learning innovations at Auckland school grabs Microsoft attention
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Opaheke School has been selected to be a 2015-2016 Microsoft Showcase School due to its successful integrations of tech with teaching and learning.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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NZ spotlights ed-tech strides at global summit, heralding a tech-infused future in classrooms.
ENZ boosts student engagement with improved website
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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Education New Zealand (ENZ) has launched new website pages and rolled out a number of improvements as part of its aim to deliver meaningful content.
Discussing the burgeoning edtech sector here and abroad
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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Two education technology (edtech) advocates from Europe will visit New Zealand this December to talk about the growing edtech sector.
More Kiwi schools turn to N4L's Managed Network
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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John Hanna, N4L CEO, says he credits the survey’s positive responses to the company’s school-centric approach, and proactive approach to support.
Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
Governments are investing more in education technology
Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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There is a direct correlation between investments into education and a country’s prosperity, according to Transparency Market Research.
IT education experts descend on Queenstown
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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More than 100 of the top NZ IT education experts are at this week’s Computing and Information Technology Research and Education NZ conference.
ECNZ says ‘about time’ for early learning investments
Tue, 6th Oct 2015
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ECNZ hails call for vital investment in early learning, stressing the need for digital curriculum updates and teacher support.
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
Strong growth prompts expansion for VMtech
Fri, 25th Sep 2015
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Hybrid cloud specialist VMtech says it's seeing ‘rapid expansion’ with key customer engagements in financial services, education and government.
What's more important than tech? Reading and maths skills
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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Technology can be a useful tool to improve students’ learning outcomes and prepare them for the modern world - but it can be an empty investment.
HP Rural Schools Competition winners revealed
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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As the winner of the national technology competition, the Northland school will receive $10,000 worth of HP technology.
The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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MYOB Education offers the smartest solutions for you and your students, providing access to the latest software.
The Mind Lab: Preparing Kiwi kids for jobs of tomorrow, today
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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Technology can be an enabler for alternative learning methods and approaches, helping to prepare students for jobs of the future.
Ed tech market grows, thanks to ongoing innovations
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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The education technology and smart classrooms market is set to reach $93 billion by 2020, driven by education hardware and software innovations.
Microsoft hosting Teaching with Technology seminars
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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Microsoft is this week hosting a series of seminars focused on how teachers and schools can better utilise technology in the classroom.