EdTech stories - Page 2
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Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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google
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microsoft
Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
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Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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te reo māori
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education perfect
New Zealand edtech company, Education Perfect (EP; aims to boost Māori language learning with its online courses and competitions.
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The intelligent learning platform: a transformational teaching and learning experience
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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edutech
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digital transformation
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e-learning
Educational technology has evolved with the introduction of intelligent learning platforms, offering automation, data insights, and personalised learning.
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Modern Campus appoints Sharon Schwarzmiller as marketing senior vice president
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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edtech
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job moves
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modern campus
Former Cengage executive, Sharon Schwarzmiller, appointed as Modern Campus' senior VP for marketing to boost growth and drive innovation.
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Mooven appoints Nick Walsh as account executive based out of New South Wales
Fri, 15th Jul 2022
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data analytics
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fintechs
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software development
Nick Walsh appointed as account executive for Mooven, aiming to accelerate customer growth in Australia's eastern states.
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Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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hcm
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payroll systems
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recruitment
Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer to lead all aspects of HR and continue exponential growth through talent engagement.
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D2L integrates Microsoft Teams into education training platform
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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microsoft
D2L's Brightspace learning management system will offer deeper integration with Microsoft Teams for online education and training.
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7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences
Thu, 20th Aug 2020
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e-learning
Educational technology integration is crucial for today's classrooms, with benefits including better student outcomes and increased engagement.
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Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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chrome os
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edtech
Neverware’s CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices.
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COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.
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Jamf announces powerful new product line
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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iam
Jamf has deployed new functionality across its suite of products that take advantage of Apple’s advances for businesses.
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Ricoh brings the latest learning tech to respected college
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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edutech
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digital transformation
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printing
Ricoh equips Our Lady of the Southern Cross College with a GBP £1 million digital platform, enhancing learning for 560 students with 40 interactive whiteboards.
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Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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university of otago
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edtech
SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.
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Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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omgtech
When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island’s rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.
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NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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edtech
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skills gap
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workplace automation
New Zealand’s education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people’s jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.
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Wisenet releases education campus management solution
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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wisenet
Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands.
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AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.
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Acer’s new laptops for business and education
Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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chromebooks
The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.
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Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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edutech
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lms
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edtech
New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.
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Class in the clouds: How AI and cloud can transform education
Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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edutech
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uc
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martech
The global education landscape is changing, and Australia no exception. Michael Chetner explains how AI and the cloud will create a new way to learn.