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Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele
Mon, 8th May 2017
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.
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THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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tertiary education
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THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
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Enabling e-Learning serves up new free digital resource
Mon, 8th May 2017
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e-learning
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te reo māori
Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.
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Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools
Mon, 8th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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aorere college
The future of technology in education lies in collaboration, as schools reach out and help each other up the tech ladder.
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Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Fri, 5th May 2017
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edtech
Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.
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You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops
Fri, 5th May 2017
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pd
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event
Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.
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Discover Ivanti's latest IT asset management solution
Thu, 4th May 2017
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hybrid cloud
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transparency
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itam
Ivanti unveils Data Center Discovery, an IT asset management solution aiming to automate data center insights and minimize human error.
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Warning: this story contains spiders and robots
Thu, 4th May 2017
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robots
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canterbury university
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spiders
Jumping spiders imported to NZ for cutting-edge robotics research at Canterbury University may revolutionise technology.
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Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls
Thu, 4th May 2017
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dei
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e-learning
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digital inclusion
New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.
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You're Invited: Emerging tech and indigenous art and design
Thu, 4th May 2017
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3d printing
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media design school
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indigenous art
Techweek 17: Media Design School offers New Zealanders a free chance to explore the integration of emerging tech in indigenous art and design.
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Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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massey university
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tikanga
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maori in tech
Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.
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You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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microsoft
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live stream
New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.
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New Zealand Universities combat credential fraud online
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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fraud
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Recent studies in the UK analysed over 5,000 CVs and found that over 40% had discrepancies in the education claims, with 10% completely falsified.
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Game design can bring your whakapapa to life on-screen
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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te reo māori
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game design
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gamefroot
Using Gamefroot’s new Mihi Maker tutorial, you can learn and share your own whakapapa as an immersive and interactive experience.
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Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Mon, 1st May 2017
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netsafe
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cybersafety
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digital citizenship
Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
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Melanoma detection app has been saving Kiwi lives
Mon, 1st May 2017
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healthtech
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melanoma
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skinvision
New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe.
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How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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edtech
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.
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Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?
Mon, 1st May 2017
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dei
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partner programmes
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digital divide
New Zealand falling behind in digital inclusion, excluding many citizens from participating, says Innovation Partnership report.
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3D Printing revolutionises health education in South Island
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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3d printing
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otago polytechnic
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health education
New Zealanders are using 3D printing to help educate communities about diabetes, demonstrating how technology can enhance learning.