Education stories - Page 26
SoftMaker says: Education software should be free
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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SoftMaker says as part of its education drive, it is upping support for educational institutions worldwide by providing its software free of charge.
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.
Surface Pro 3 tool of choice for Christchurch school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew’s College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
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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A new study by BIC New Zealand reveals 65% of Kiwi parents fear handwriting will be lost within 20 years, with technology seen as a key hindrance.
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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Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech 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!.