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Education, Learning & Training stories - Page 53

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Entrepreneurs to make a 'tangible difference' with creative solutions

Wed, 26th Oct 2016
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startup weekend
Over 120 entrepreneurs unite in Auckland, championing novel businesses that promise societal benefits in a ground-breaking 54-hour event.
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Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce

Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.
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It's a global sausage fest - ISACA addresses lack of women in IT

Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Less than 25% of IT jobs in developed countries will be held by women by the end of 2016, according to the ISACA.
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3D printing in education: Where to start?

Tue, 13th Sep 2016
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PrintLab releases online guide to help teachers navigate the challenges of integrating 3D printing into education.
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Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.
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Baxter the robot to inspire Northland students at science & tech fair

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Baxter the humanoid robot will make an appearance at the Central Northland Science and Technology Fair, inspiring intermediate & high school students.
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How to become a Microsoft Innovative Educator

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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education, learning & training
The Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert programme is an exclusive program created to recognise global educator visionaries.
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KnowBe4 makes security training solution available in 26 languages

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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public cloud
The interactive, on-demand and computer-based training covers high-risk topics and how you can identify red flags in your system.
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Researchers use brain-scanning tech to 'read' students' brains

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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science
Mind-boggling tech breakthrough: Carnegie Mellon researchers develop a method to 'read' brain activity in students solving math problems.
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Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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cloud services
Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.
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Squiz gives Vision Australia clearer view of information

Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.
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Microsoft Australia Partner Awards: And the finalists are...

Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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education, learning & training
Finalists for this year's Microsoft Australia Partner Awards, drawn from nearly 200 entries across 20 categories, have been announced, and they are...
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The connected classroom - the Internet of Things in education

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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There will be 37 million connected devices in New Zealand by 2020, so it's no surprise that everyone is still talking about the Internet of Things.
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Aussie workers disinterested, survey finds

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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workplace
New research has revealed Australian workers aren't as engaged in the workplace as their employers would hope.
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'Strategic' hire for local channel fim Outsource

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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outsourcing
Outsource recruits former IBM manager Kit Craig as channel consulting director, expanding marketing and lead generation solutions.
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UN Report: Technology can be a hindrance on right to education

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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United Nations Special Rapporteur warns that digital technology in education can be dangerous and widen inequality gaps, furthering digital divide.
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Cisco launches $10 million global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program, improves certifications

Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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education, learning & training
Cisco is tackling the cybersecurity skills shortage head on through $10 million Global Cybersecurity Scholarship Program & certification improvements.
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Digital disruption courses to transform business

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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avado
Business leaders can now embrace digital disruption through training programmes in digital strategy and transformation.
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Exclusive: Dell pushes 'future ready' partners - and incentives

Tue, 31st May 2016
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network infrastructure
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education, learning & training
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aas
As Dell ups its channel focus locally, the company is pushing its 'future-ready' partner strategy and a range of offerings to help partners transform.
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Tableau courses tackle data analyst skills shortage

Wed, 25th May 2016
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planning
Tableau Software partners with Lynda.com, Pluralsight & Data Assembly to tackle IT & data analyst skills shortage by offering training programmes.