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Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Massey University

Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century

Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Netsafe

We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'

Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
eLearning

Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM

Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Technology in the Classroom

NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France

New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th 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
You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective
Pedagogy

You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective

FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey
Digital divide

Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 10th 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
Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges
Māori

Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges

Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
STEMM should be backed by understanding of communication
Artificial Intelligence

STEMM should be backed by understanding of communication

Advances in tech demand new ethical leadership, says Open Polytechnic prof. Communication studies fill gaps left by STEM.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
#SlowDown

Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

Global Stories

Written by Matthew

Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Unified Communications

Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school

A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
EduTech

No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year

Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Unified Communications

Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
Ulearn

The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn

Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Startup Weekend

Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint

Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Massey University

Success with te reo app means more resources are coming

James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017