Education stories - Page 26

The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.

Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.

In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.

The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.

Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.

NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.

This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.

The board of the country’s national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.

Educators need to evaluate how they’re using technology, and look at whether their choices are accelerating learning, or making a student passive.

Microsoft explores whether technology is hinder or help education at event in Auckland. New research suggests it can do both.

Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.

The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.

Scholastic Corporation has sold its Educational Technology and Services (EdTech) business to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company for $575 million.

EdTech for Export is hosting an eT4e conference this June in Wellington, with the aim of encouraging industry collaboration and networking.

Core Education is hosting an event this June for educators who are focused on how to create a learning experience that suits the modern world.

The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.

Core Education has identified ten key digital technology trends, within key areas of change, that are impacting all aspects of education in NZ.

HP has partnered with Rural Women New Zealand to officially launch its second annual Rural Schools Competition for small Kiwi schools.

These school holidays a free web coding workshop will take place at Upper Hutt Central Library for students 14 to 18 years old.

​A new advisory service that’s aimed at helping schools understand the digital learning opportunities available has launched in New Zealand.