EdTech stories - Page 5
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Fri, 5th May 2017
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Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.
You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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EdTechTeam Wellington Summit set to inspire teachers with expert speakers & innovative sessions in technology and education.
How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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As an organisation, Microsoft has a huge focus on accessibility when it comes to enabling everyone to use technology.
A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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When I was a student, I juggled different tools throughout my day—a paper notebook for history, a shared desktop for writing.
Canvas announces seamless integration with Microsoft
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Integration allows seamless use of Microsoft tools on Canvas’ platform for millions of educators and learners.
Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?
Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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EdTech innovation surges, yet end users struggle to keep pace in an ever-evolving, crowded digital learning landscape.
CAUDIT survey reveals top 10 ICT challenges facing educational institutions
Thu, 7th Jul 2016
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The annual CAUDIT survey has uncovered the top 10 ICT issues affecting educational institutions. Student success tech and emerging tech top the list.
NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.
You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
Mon, 30th May 2016
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The summit brings together two facets of education technology, both of which will have an impact on the economy and the future for NZ students.
Kiwi educators urged to take the cloud plunge
Tue, 10th May 2016
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New Zealand schools are failing to fully embrace cloud, leading to additional cost and complexity in their systems according to Kiwi company Dynamo6.
Kiwi lessons to be learned from booming edtech market
Tue, 10th May 2016
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The booming education technology market will be under the microscope at a NZTech education technology summit in July.
Lessons on digital citizenship in the classroom vital
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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Lessons in digital citizenship are crucial for students navigating the digital world, according to a new whitepaper from NetRef.
English teacher launches Kickstarter to bring eLearning to the masses
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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English teacher and instructional designer, Yvonne Gonzalez, launches Kickstarter for personalised e-learning tutorial, Ye Olde Tutor.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.
Technology in the classroom: Priming students for the workforce
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Educators that utilise technologies and encourage their students to use the tools in different ways are preparing them for workplaces of today.
How to successfully implement BYOD in the classroom
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Transitioning to a BYOD school will have its problems, but there are some steps schools and teachers can consider when planning BYOD in the classroom.
LeapFrog's brings together digital and physical worlds with latest release
Wed, 17th Jun 2015
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LeapFrog merges digital and physical learning with Imagicard, debuting interactive games and collectible cards for LeapPad Platinum tablets.