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New educational game to boost construction skills shortage
Thu, 16th May 2019
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technology gifts
The game has been designed to give future business people and construction workers a taste of what it’s like to build their own company.
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Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
Wed, 31st May 2017
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Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.
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You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education
Thu, 18th May 2017
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edtech
LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.
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The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.
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Rethinking a core element of education: the space itself
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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dei
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learning spaces
New Zealand educators to revolutionise learning by tailoring spaces for diversity, aiming for inclusivity at the Changing Spaces event.
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YOU'RE INVITED: uLearn P2P - The 'Making' of our future inventors
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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3d printing
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ulearn
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core education
​Technology that was once limited to industry organisations is now becoming affordable for schools, which is causing monumental changes.
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CORE Education & Jade Software growing ideas through He Kakano
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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jade software
CORE Education has adopted Jade Software's Thinkubator programme to fuel creative thinking and a 'visible, sustainable culture of innovation' in NZ.
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Free professional learning with Connected Educator initiative
Tue, 13th Oct 2015
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core education
NetSafe joins the Connected Educator initiative to promote online safety resources for teachers. Open until 16 October.
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CENZ aims to help Kiwi educators get on top of tech
Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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Beginning on 28 September, CENZ15 has been designed to help educators broaden their approach to professional learning.
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New website to help teachers talk sex and gender with students
Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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ministry of social development
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cyberbullying
RainbowYOUTH launches free classroom resource to increase understanding of sex, gender and sexuality diversity in New Zealand.
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Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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e-learning
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CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
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How maker culture activates innovation in Kiwi classrooms
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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'Maker culture' is gaining ground as a tool to activate creative learning and innovation within the classroom, according to CORE Education.
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Problem solving in a modern world
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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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.
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Top ten technology trends impacting NZ schools
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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education
Core Education has identified ten key digital technology trends, within key areas of change, that are impacting all aspects of education in NZ.
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Core Education looks to empower Maori with e-learning
Tue, 21st Apr 2015
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māori
At the beginning of next month, Core Education is hosting an event called, ‘Modern Pathways to Raising Maori Achievement’.
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CORE leads global ‘sustainable educational solutions’ for Christchurch schools
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.
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CORE and NetSafe to support Safer Internet Day 2015
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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netsafe
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Safer Internet Day is celebrated worldwide to encourage the safe and positive use of the internet and digital technologies among children and young people.
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CORE Education to lead NZ Learning Technologies Advisory
Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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edutech
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education
CORE Education to spearhead NZ's Learning Technologies Advisory, enhancing e-learning in schools with digital tech and broadband.
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Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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ulearn
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core education
Join educators worldwide in October for Connected Educator Month, an online blend of forums, webinars, and collaborative learning.
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Grants assist e-learning for Maori students
Thu, 4th Jul 2013
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e-learning
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grants
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te reo māori
Grants to help advance Maori education and e-learning have been awarded to five schools from across New Zealand by Core Education.