Coding stories - Page 7
Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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smartphones
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wearables
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personal computing devices
Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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ipad
Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you’re not a technical manager
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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developers
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recruitment
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coding
Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.
Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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online tools
Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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students
Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.
CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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education
CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.
Gaming workshops inspire 'aha' moments in youth
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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gaming
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
Gaming workshops are the way to boost youth interest in science and technology, encouraging them towards gaming, programming and coding careers.
Will the 'computer geek’ become extinct?
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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ministry of education
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coding
Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.
Apple's Swift Playgrounds App wants to teach you how to code
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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coding
Apple has announced Swift Playgrounds, its new iPad app that the company says will make it easier and fun for anyone who wants to learn to code.
How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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martech
The tech world is booming - as a result, coding skills are in high demand, with related jobs paying significantly more than the average position.
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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coding
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partners
The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
OMGTech! launches Hour of Code for Kiwi students
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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microsoft
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Yesterday, schools in Pt England, Auckland, kicked off the global Hour of Code campaign to get young people interested in technology.
Microsoft's Hour of Code on its way
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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3d printing
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Thousands of New Zealand students are set to learn coding in the annual Hour of Code campaign, sponsored by Microsoft.
Code Camp: MITs workshop for teens who want to code
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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manukau institute of technology
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coding
Following the success of JHack hackathon in July 2015, The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is launching another coding boot camp for teens.
Waikato of University hosts free coding workshops for girls
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato is hosting computing workshops for girls, with the aim of encouraging female students to consider a career in IT.
Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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technology in schools
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coding
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programming
Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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learning
CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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coding
Labour releases discussion paper on the Future of Work Commission, exploring the impact of technology on New Zealand's workforce.
InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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uc
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telco
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coding
InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.