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International expert warns NZ to steer clear of 'corporate online schools'
EduTech

International expert warns NZ to steer clear of 'corporate online schools'

Private ownership of online schools could be detrimental to New Zealand, warns education expert. Public schools are more effective, says Prof. Gary Miron.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning
EduTech

Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning

New Zealand startup Modlettes launches 'bite-sized' e-learning platform for businesses, making online learning easier and more cost-effective.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Health Technologies

New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers

The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future
Wireless Networks

New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future

Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global
eLearning

Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global

Victoria University is about to take higher education around the globe in partnership with the world's top academic institutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara
Auckland Council

Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion
Unitec

The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone
Schools

Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone

NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
EduTech

$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools

Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
EduTech

Digital tools still need to work with analog brains

Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.

By Al Blake • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won't replace you... yet
EduTech

Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won't replace you... yet

Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
The secret sauce that makes Salesforce magic
Customer Relationship Management

The secret sauce that makes Salesforce magic

Salesforce reigns supreme in CRM by empowering non-developers with low-code tools, transforming how businesses customise their enterprise software.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce
Customer Relationship Management

Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce

Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'
eLearning

LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'

LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Unified Communications

Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ

Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
PC vendors: Shape up or ship out
Health Technologies

PC vendors: Shape up or ship out

PC vendors face a stark choice and must decide between overhauling their businesses or leaving the PC market, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016