Education stories - Page 24
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Key to success is action over instruction, says Kiwi tech innovator
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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government
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sparktank
Rachel Kelly, owner of Hamilton-based tech start-up Sparktank, aims to help tech entrepreneurs find their voice and gain market traction.
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Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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board of trustees
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warehouse stationery
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
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Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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it training
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research
The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.
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Baxter the robot to inspire Northland students at science & tech fair
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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robots
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baxter
Baxter the humanoid robot will make an appearance at the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair, inspiring intermediate & high school students.
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How to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft innovative educator
The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert programme is an exclusive program created to recognise global educator visionaries.
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Victoria University & LINQ accelerate ICT grad students' learning
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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ict
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victoria university
Victoria University partners with LINQ to provide students with a software platform that teaches advanced business skills in the global, digital environment.
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Researchers use brain-scanning tech to ‘read’ students’ brains
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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science
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education
Mind-boggling tech breakthrough: Carnegie Mellon researchers develop a method to 'read' brain activity in students solving math problems.
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CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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coding
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education
CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.
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The connected classroom - the Internet of Things in education
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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iot
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education
There will be 37 million connected devices in New Zealand by 2020, so it’s no surprise that everyone is still talking about the Internet of Things.
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Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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code club aotearoa
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education
A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
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UN Report: Technology can be a hindrance on right to education
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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digital divide
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education
United Nations Special Rapporteur warns that digital technology in education can be dangerous and widen inequality gaps, furthering digital divide.
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You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
Mon, 30th May 2016
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brightstar
The summit brings together two facets of education technology, both of which will have an impact on the economy and the future for NZ students.
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Oxford app's all-in-a-twitter about its new word additions
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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mobile apps
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oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is all-a-Twitter about the 900 new additions to its app, including 170 relating to the digital realm.
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New ANZ channel director for Riverbed
Fri, 6th May 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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netapp
Former NetApp exec Charles de Jesus is tasked with enabling channel partners to adapt and suceed in rapidly transforming market.
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University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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management
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auckland university
Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has doubled its staff in APAC and secured the University of Auckland as a customer.
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How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
The tech world is booming - as a result, coding skills are in high demand, with related jobs paying significantly more than the average position.
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Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
Many New Zealand schools are hesitant to move to the cloud, causing added complexity, says IT support company Dynamo6.
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Worlds collide: Design lecturer uses 3D tech to bring history to life
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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edutech
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3d printing
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victoria university
Whitireia lecturer recreates WWI chess piece using 3D tech to commemorate great-grandfather who carved it in the trenches.
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Fortinet’s secure networks improve visibility and simplify management
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Fortinet's advanced network security solutions offer schools unparalleled visibility, simplifying ICT management and enhancing operational efficiency.
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5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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schools
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technology in the classroom
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.