Education stories - Page 13
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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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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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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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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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
Labour’s big ideas
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.
How can you overcome the device enrolment nightmare?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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The education sector has redefined the way students learn with digital tools - smart WiFi networks are a must.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.
Kiwi schools ditch the textbooks, take up sports wearables
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Schools in New Zealand are using sports GPS technology to teach subjects such as maths and English using personal data.
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
From student tests to innovative learning: Top EdTech trends of today
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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EdTech revolutionises classrooms with focus on assessment models, computer science, and data privacy, reveals EdSurge and AT&T study.
PlayKids educational app named Best Streaming Video Platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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PlayKids wins Best Streaming Video Platform for preschoolers at Kidscreen 2016 Awards, beating other popular apps like Hopster.
Maplesoft rolls out major update to education software
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Maplesoft releases major update of flagship product, Maple, with new features aimed at educators and researchers.
Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.
New ANZ channel head for Unit4
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.
Student information software in hot demand
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.
Lower Hutt looks to bring global creative tech hub to NZ
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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Lower Hutt could host NZ's pioneering TechShop, a haven for creative tech, pending a Hutt Council viability study.
SoftMaker says: Education software should be free
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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SoftMaker says as part of its education drive, it is upping support for educational institutions worldwide by providing its software free of charge.
Sharp rolls out interactive whiteboard built for the classroom
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.
Surface Pro 3 tool of choice for Christchurch school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew’s College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
These start-ups are making tracks in the EdTech space
Wed, 27th Jan 2016
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A number of education technology start-ups have arrived on the scene, with many attracting attention for their innovative solutions.
Microlearning: The e-Learning method taking off around the world
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Among five emerging types of learning, microlearning shows the highest rate of adoption - and arguably the greatest potential for growth.
Vodafone launches scholarships to give Kiwi youth head start
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Vodafone is offering scholarships to young New Zealanders to pursue a career in technology, valued at up to $20,000 each.
Schools in a state of transition, educators struggle to keep up
Tue, 15th Dec 2015
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Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.