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Auldhouse launches NZ's premier remote ICT training course
Information Communication & Technology

Auldhouse launches NZ's premier remote ICT training course

Auldhouse is the first New Zealand company to offer live online training in ICT and tech training is coming to local businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365
eLearning

Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365

Hapara on the Office 365 platform gives educators the tool they need to enable visibility, personalised learning & safety in this digital environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Online resource to help schools with teacher aides
EduTech

Online resource to help schools with teacher aides

The creation of an online guide to help schools make the best use of teacher aides has been welcomed by the Minister of Education.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
EduTech

Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech

Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools
EduTech

$3m for Taranaki and Whanganui schools

New classrooms in Taranaki and Whanganui schools will receive a $3m investment to support digital learning. #education #NewZealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
HEAT Software integrates with Apple edtech to empower digital classroom
EduTech

HEAT Software integrates with Apple edtech to empower digital classroom

HEAT Software is supporting Apple's new education tools, integrating LANrev 7.2 software with Apple School Manager to enhance digital learning in the classroom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
Another multi-million upgrade for Auckland school
eLearning

Another multi-million upgrade for Auckland school

Riverhead School in North-West Auckland is set to receive a $9.4 million upgrade, including a new classroom block and administration building.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
EduTech

$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School

Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning
Unitec

Kiwi teacher recognised for digital learning

Unitec celebrates graduation of teachers completing Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning).

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School begins
eLearning

$26m redevelopment for Takapuna Grammar School begins

Takapuna Grammar School is set to start a major redevelopment worth $26 million that will vast improvement to the school's digital learning spaces.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
EduTech

5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms

Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.

By Troy Martin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016

Global Stories

Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Hyperscale

Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?
EduTech

Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?

EdTech innovation surges, yet end users struggle to keep pace in an ever-evolving, crowded digital learning landscape.

By Phil Maddocks • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Businesses are recognising the power of upskilling
eLearning

Businesses are recognising the power of upskilling

Online learning is quickly becoming the primary means of upskilling, providing measurable value to businesses and their tech pros.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2016
NZTC rolls out global online education service
EduTech

NZTC rolls out global online education service

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Hills, Think Wireless, GX2 winning big dogs for Ruckus
Network Infrastructure

Hills, Think Wireless, GX2 winning big dogs for Ruckus

Hills, GX2 and Think Wireless have taken out the top awards at Ruckus' Big Dog APAC conference, as wireless demand soars across the region.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
CompTIA expands education offering for channel
EduTech

CompTIA expands education offering for channel

CompTIA is ramping up its education resources with the launch of online executive certificate courses and new quick start e-learning courses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016

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