Education stories - Page 20
THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech
Mon, 8th May 2017
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THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
Rotary Club and Ākina Foundation team up to kick-start social enterprise
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Now in its third year running, there is $10,000 cash to be won to help kick-start social enterprises - last year was an online NCEA tutorial platform.
Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Kit for classroom or parenting
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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The Osmo Genius Kit is a very sleek suite of games that players control with an innovative use of the iPad's front facing camera.
YOU’RE INVITED: Energise 2017 - learn from education's thought leaders
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Energise is small enough to be intimate, while big enough to stretch thinking and is purely education-focused with not a sales pitch in sight.
This smartphone app is part of the toolbox
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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New app set to energise NZ's inter-school Toolbox Challenge, finding the next wave of young engineers and craftsmen.
Credit scores for kids on education app Banqer
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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digital banking
Banqer's new credit score module educates pupils on financial history's impact, prepping them for future fiscal prudence.
Kiwi educator only one in Australasia to be chosen for Google Academy
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Tarawera High School professional development e-learning leader, Sam Gibson will soon be joining just 35 other certified educators around the world.
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
IDCA Exclusive Interview with BICSI Chairman of International Standards Committee
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Hear the Chairman of BICSI's International Standards Committee and Vice Chair of BICSI 002,which is a data center design and operations standard and b.
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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His new role at IBM has opened Mark Baker’s eyes to new opportunities IBM presents for the channel. Now he’s on a mission to share that.
IT job ads down, report finds
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.
Helping students become global citizens with Skype
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Skype revolutionises classrooms, empowering Kiwi students as they connect globally and grasp international perspectives.
We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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As far as years go, 2016 was without question a turbulent one for those in the education industry - here are the biggest stories of the year.
Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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cloud services
C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.