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Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
NZTech

Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future

Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2
Unified Communications

Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2

A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
EduTech

COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change

Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
EduTech

Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen

We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
3D Printing

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools
Technology in the Classroom

Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools

The future of technology in education lies in collaboration, as schools reach out and help each other up the tech ladder.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Disruption

Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow

Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Microsoft

You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement

New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools
Microsoft

How to support the literacy of all learners with learning tools

As an organisation, Microsoft has a huge focus on accessibility when it comes to enabling everyone to use technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
EduTech

NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods

New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016

Global Stories

Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Unified Communications

Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy

New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Blockchain

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One

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.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday
Google

Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday

EdTechTeam Wellington Summit set to inspire teachers with expert speakers & innovative sessions in technology and education.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators
Google

A new generation of Chromebooks, designed for millions of students and educators

When I was a student, I juggled different tools throughout my day—a paper notebook for history, a shared desktop for writing.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Canvas announces seamless integration with Microsoft
Microsoft

Canvas announces seamless integration with Microsoft

Integration allows seamless use of Microsoft tools on Canvas' platform for millions of educators and learners.

By Ashton Young • 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

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