Education stories - Page 30

IT grad, Tao Zhou, has completed an internship at a plant breeding and research company where he developed an app to help staff carry out field work.

Linking family and community is one of the four key principles of the early childhood curriculum, and ICT has become a critical component of this.

New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.

Nearly 1,300 schools are now using the government-funded N4L Managed Network, with it’s uncapped data, web filtering and network security services.

The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.

In New Zealand, a $129,975 study led by Dr. Greg Falloon explores iPads' role in enhancing student problem-solving and thinking in classrooms.

CORE Education to spearhead NZ's Learning Technologies Advisory, enhancing e-learning in schools with digital tech and broadband.

Orion Health's Codeworx competition, in its second year, sees a number of young students take away big prizes for their useful and inventive projects.

A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.

The extra-curricular club provides girls opportunities to learn about coding, computer science and possible career opportunities.

Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.

Microsoft launches the Expert Educator Program in New Zealand, honouring pioneering teachers transforming education with technology.

Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs.

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.

Good Technology has announced a Margin Rewards Program for its partner program, aimed at driving demand and rewarding performance.

Educational technology companies in NZ are being provided with big opportunities in export growth, thanks to worldwide trends in the sector.

NZ emerges as a global edtech haven, attracting major investors and innovators, says NewSchools Seed Fund's Jennifer Carolan.

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Network for Learning is starting to roll out invitations for their web portal Pond to 500 Pioneer Educators who will gain access during Term 2.