Education stories - Page 26
Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Kit for classroom or parenting
Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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gaming
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reviews
The Osmo Genius Kit is a very sleek suite of games that players control with an innovative use of the iPad's front facing camera.
YOU’RE INVITED: Energise 2017 - learn from education's thought leaders
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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Energise is small enough to be intimate, while big enough to stretch thinking and is purely education-focused with not a sales pitch in sight.
This smartphone app is part of the toolbox
Thu, 30th Mar 2017
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3d printing
New app set to energise NZ's inter-school Toolbox Challenge, finding the next wave of young engineers and craftsmen.
Credit scores for kids on education app Banqer
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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fintech
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banking
Banqer's new credit score module educates pupils on financial history's impact, prepping them for future fiscal prudence.
Kiwi educator only one in Australasia to be chosen for Google Academy
Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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education
Tarawera High School professional development e-learning leader, Sam Gibson will soon be joining just 35 other certified educators around the world.
Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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lenovo
Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.
IDCA Exclusive Interview with BICSI Chairman of International Standards Committee
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Hear the Chairman of BICSI's International Standards Committee and Vice Chair of BICSI 002,which is a data center design and operations standard and b.
Apple Teacher learning programme comes to NZ
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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Apple has launched its free Apple Teacher learning programme in New Zealand, offering Kiwi educators resources to optimise teaching with Apple products.
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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government
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early education
The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
New story, new opportunities as IBM refocuses on Kiwi channel
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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data analytics
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cloud services
His new role at IBM has opened Mark Baker’s eyes to new opportunities IBM presents for the channel. Now he’s on a mission to share that.
IT job ads down, report finds
Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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healthtech
Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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ncea
Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
How the modern librarian is guiding research in the online era
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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libraries
Librarians today are pivotal in combating misinformation, coaching critical online research skills for all ages.
Helping students become global citizens with Skype
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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microsoft
Skype revolutionises classrooms, empowering Kiwi students as they connect globally and grasp international perspectives.
We made it: The biggest Educator stories that shaped 2016
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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techday
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aras
As far as years go, 2016 was without question a turbulent one for those in the education industry - here are the biggest stories of the year.
Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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dr
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cloud services
C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.
Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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e-learning
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personal computing devices
Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
IN PICS: Bett Asia 2016 - defining the future of education
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digitisation
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digital education
The Bett Asia 2016 summit took place this week, gathering all the leading policymakers, researchers and most forward thinking educators in APAC.
Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won’t replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digital education
Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.