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Kiwi Stories

Written by Matthew

Promapp unleashes lean, mean tagging machine
Robotic Process Automation

Promapp unleashes lean, mean tagging machine

New Zealand's Promapp introduces Lean Tagging, a new functionality to help organisations integrate lean improvement initiatives.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts
Gaming

Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts

Games for Learning conference invites gaming experts, Kiwi game devs and educators to explore the role of games in learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars
Robotics

You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars

There's a back catalog of e-Learning webinars sitting there for onto it educators to view on demand. Take advantage of free PD to bring tech to class.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers
NCEA

Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers

Online tutorial site launched comedy writing competition and digital engagement with Kiwi students has been high. Is comedy in class a good tool?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Flipping classes with collaborative discussion videos
eLearning

Flipping classes with collaborative discussion videos

Using video to support and encourage learning is an exciting digital development that's getting more and more accessible for educators.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT
IT careers

Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT

Manaiakalani students break into IT through Fusion Networks' tailored internship, bridging the experience gap for Kiwi youth.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
You're Invited: Conference explores games and learning
Gaming

You're Invited: Conference explores games and learning

Upcoming conference invites educators and the games industry to meet and look to the future of learning, together.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
New report looks at immersive tech and education
AR, VR & Metaverse

New report looks at immersive tech and education

Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
School IT procurement survey finds out which tech wins
Windows

School IT procurement survey finds out which tech wins

A recent survey has asked schools what their IT preferences are for digital devices in the classroom. Which product would be best for you?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data
Vodafone

Telco wants Kiwis to have a bit of rugby with their data

Vodafone is offering free SKY Sport for a year to new customers who sign up for their unlimited broadband package.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Written by Matthew

Story Buffering 79% ... low quality video makes us sad
EduTech

Story Buffering 79% ... low quality video makes us sad

New research discovers the physical and emotional responses humans have to low-quality or buffering video content. Surprise, we don't like it at all.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Nintendo's new frantic fighter lets players take up ARMS
Gaming

Nintendo's new frantic fighter lets players take up ARMS

The latest fun-filled fight-fest from Nintendo features spring loaded arms and interchangeable fists. Sounds crazy and amazing to us.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Cartech

Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Aussie Rugby Union tech partnership a deal of two halves
Unified Communications

Aussie Rugby Union tech partnership a deal of two halves

Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has signed a two-year contract with Crestron to provide advanced control and automation systems.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom
Microsoft

Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom

Discover six transformative tips from educator Eileen Heller on skilfully embedding tech into teaching for dynamic, student-centred classrooms.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Nintendo unveils new Mario, Metroid and more
Gaming

E3 2017: Nintendo unveils new Mario, Metroid and more

Nintendo showcase brings you something old, something new and something borrowed and blue as Sonic joins crowd favourites in E3 announcements.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles
Gaming

Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles

Headset designed to get the best immersion from your Playstation VR system hits the shelves. We get you the specs and a breakdown.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Matthew