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Stories by Matthew - Page 5

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Digital Inking could drive digital thinking
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Can educators use digital inking to improve student learning in class? Will it help create more insightful feedback and elaborate student work?.
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Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Wed, 17th May 2017
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massey university
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technology in the classroom
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Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.
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Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
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We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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digital citizenship
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blue whale
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
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Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Tue, 16th May 2017
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A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.
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Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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open polytechnic
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
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NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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ocean observers
New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
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No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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learning
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ministry of education
Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
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COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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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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You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective
Thu, 11th May 2017
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FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.
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Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey
Wed, 10th May 2017
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digital divide
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spark jump
Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
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Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Wed, 10th May 2017
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teen innovation
Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.
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Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
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massey university
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maori in tech
James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.
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How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
Tue, 9th May 2017
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event
A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.
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Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges
Tue, 9th May 2017
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māori
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startups
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partners
Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.
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STEMM should be backed by understanding of communication
Tue, 9th May 2017
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ai
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stemm
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communication studies
Advances in tech demand new ethical leadership, says Open Polytechnic prof. Communication studies fill gaps left by STEM.
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Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
Mon, 8th May 2017
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road safety
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student safety
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.