Stories by Matthew - Page 5
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
Tue, 9th May 2017
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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.
Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges
Tue, 9th May 2017
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māori
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digmyidea
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startups
Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.
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.
Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
Mon, 8th May 2017
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#slowdown
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online campaign
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road safety
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.
Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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anzac day
Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.
THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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tertiary education
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cios
THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
Enabling e-Learning serves up new free digital resource
Mon, 8th May 2017
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3d printing
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e-learning
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te reo māori
Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.
Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools
Mon, 8th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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edtech
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aorere college
The future of technology in education lies in collaboration, as schools reach out and help each other up the tech ladder.
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Fri, 5th May 2017
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disruption
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edtech
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techweek
Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.
You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops
Fri, 5th May 2017
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omgtech
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pd
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techweek
Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.
Discover Ivanti's latest IT asset management solution
Thu, 4th May 2017
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hybrid cloud
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itam
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transparency
Ivanti unveils Data Center Discovery, an IT asset management solution aiming to automate data center insights and minimize human error.
Warning: this story contains spiders and robots
Thu, 4th May 2017
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robotics
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canterbury university
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spiders
Jumping spiders imported to NZ for cutting-edge robotics research at Canterbury University may revolutionise technology.
Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls
Thu, 4th May 2017
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dei
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e-learning
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digital inclusion
New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.
You're Invited: Emerging tech and indigenous art and design
Thu, 4th May 2017
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3d printing
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creative technologies
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indigenous art
Techweek 17: Media Design School offers New Zealanders a free chance to explore the integration of emerging tech in indigenous art and design.
Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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massey university
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tikanga
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maori in tech
Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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lms
Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.
You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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microsoft
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edtech
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live stream
New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.
New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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micro-credentials
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academic credentials
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my equals
Recent studies in the UK analysed over 5,000 CVs and found that over 40% had discrepancies in the education claims, with 10% completely falsified.
Game design can bring your whakapapa to life on-screen
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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creative technologies
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te reo māori
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game design
Using Gamefroot’s new Mihi Maker tutorial, you can learn and share your own whakapapa as an immersive and interactive experience.
Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Mon, 1st May 2017
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netsafe
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cybersafety
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digital citizenship
Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives
Mon, 1st May 2017
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it in healthcare
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cios
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melanoma
New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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3d printing
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blockchain
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edtech
A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?
Mon, 1st May 2017
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partner programmes
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dei
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digital divide
New Zealand falling behind in digital inclusion, excluding many citizens from participating, says Innovation Partnership report.
3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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3d printing
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otago polytechnic
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health education
New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.