Education stories - Page 21
CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.
The connected classroom - the Internet of Things in education
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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iot
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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.
Kiwi kids sharing stories through web coding & te reo
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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code club aotearoa
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A educational partnership between Ngai Tahu & Code Club Aotearoa combines web coding & te reo to help children tell their stories through tech.
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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United Nations Special Rapporteur warns that digital technology in education can be dangerous and widen inequality gaps, furthering digital divide.
You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
Mon, 30th May 2016
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nztech
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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.
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.
New ANZ channel director for Riverbed
Fri, 6th May 2016
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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.
University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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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.
How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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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.
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.
Worlds collide: Design lecturer uses 3D tech to bring history to life
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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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.
Fortinet’s secure networks improve visibility and simplify management
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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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.
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.
Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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gaming
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e-learning
The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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government
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salaries
Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn’t the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
CompTIA expands education offering for channel
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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it training
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partner programmes
CompTIA is ramping up its education resources with the launch of online executive certificate courses and new quick start e-learning courses.
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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awards
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degree
IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.
LANDESK commits to APAC with new exec
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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public sector
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sales
Tng will work closely with partners and the channel to further develop the company’s business in enterprise markets, including Australia and NZ.
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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computer science
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mit
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.