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Education stories - Page 16

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Moodle gets a makeover
Thu, 14th May 2015
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Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.
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NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
Thu, 14th May 2015
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NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.
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N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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Kiwi educators to turbocharge teaching at N4L's free Pond workshop during the 'Beyond Broadband' expo.
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New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
Tue, 12th May 2015
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The board of the country’s national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.
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Kiwi educators: How are you using technology?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Educators need to evaluate how they’re using technology, and look at whether their choices are accelerating learning, or making a student passive.
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Microsoft asks: Is technology hindering or helping education?
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft explores whether technology is hinder or help education at event in Auckland. New research suggests it can do both.
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Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.
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Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.
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Scholastic sells off EdTech business
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Scholastic Corporation has sold its Educational Technology and Services (EdTech) business to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company for $575 million.
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Kiwis, get on board: EdTech market explodes
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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EdTech for Export is hosting an eT4e conference this June in Wellington, with the aim of encouraging industry collaboration and networking.
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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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Ministry videos to help deaf education
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.
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Top ten technology trends impacting NZ schools
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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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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HP launches competition for rural Kiwi schools
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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HP has partnered with Rural Women New Zealand to officially launch its second annual Rural Schools Competition for small Kiwi schools.
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Free coding workshop targets Kiwi high school students
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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These school holidays a free web coding workshop will take place at Upper Hutt Central Library for students 14 to 18 years old.
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NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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​A new advisory service that’s aimed at helping schools understand the digital learning opportunities available has launched in New Zealand.
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Classrooms around New Zealand go digital with Chromebooks
Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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A new digital teaching system is being rolled out across the Far North of New Zealand by a group of principals and educators.
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FMA lifts head count to 170 staff as it probes new areas
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand Financial Markets Authority has hired 170 staff and plans to invest in technology to fulfill its regulatory role.
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GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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GFI Software has set its focus on key verticals – and key partners – across Australia as the software company seeks to ramp up its profile locally.
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GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
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Samsung offers education solutions for schools
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Samsung Electronic has announced it is creating an innovative IoT ecosystem at this week's CeBIT conference. #Samsung #IoT #CeBIT2015.
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How do ed-tech inventors stay ahead of the competition?
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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There are a number of ways in which players in the ed-tech space stay agile and keep creating useful tools, says Jeff Fernandez Grovo CEO and founder.
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PM Key says Indian FTA would reduce reliance on China
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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Prime Minister John Key says a free trade agreement with India would help New Zealand reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which is the countr.
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Kiwi teachers to learn about Japan’s cutting-edge technology
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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asia new zealand foundation
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Eight New Zealand science and digital technology teachers are set to bring newfound knowledge of Japan’s technology into New Zealand classrooms.