EdTech stories - Page 2
Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.
Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech
Wed, 7th Sep 2022
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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.
The intelligent learning platform: a transformational teaching and learning experience
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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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.
Modern Campus appoints Sharon Schwarzmiller as marketing senior vice president
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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job moves
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Former Cengage executive, Sharon Schwarzmiller, appointed as Modern Campus' senior VP for marketing to boost growth and drive innovation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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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.
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.
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.
Ricoh brings the latest learning tech to respected college
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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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.
Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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university of otago
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SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.
Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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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.
NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech
Mon, 10th Jun 2019
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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.
Wisenet releases education campus management solution
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands.
AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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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.
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.
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.
Class in the clouds: How AI and cloud can transform education
Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
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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.