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Digital university credentials enhance student mobility
Enterprise Content Management

Digital university credentials enhance student mobility

UoA propels student potential with innovative digital credential system, bolstering global job and education prospects.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released
iOS

Apple users advised to update their software now, as new security patches released

Welcome to the post-WannaCryptor world, where every computer user understands the importance of creating secure backups and applying security patches.

By Graham Cluely • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Unified Communications

Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide

Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort
Gaming

New Corsair gaming chairs built for speed AND comfort

Corsair launches first-ever gaming chair, the T1 Race, designed for comfort and durability. Available in five different colors.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
For Honor Shadow & Might DLC now available with season 2
Gaming

For Honor Shadow & Might DLC now available with season 2

Ubisoft has announced that the Shadow & Might DLC is now available with Season 2 of For Honor. This includes new heroes, maps and more.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Digital Inking could drive digital thinking
Human Capital Management

Digital Inking could drive digital thinking

Can educators use digital inking to improve student learning in class? Will it help create more insightful feedback and elaborate student work?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
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
Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer
Data Analytics

Hewlett Packard unveils ridiculous memory-driven computer

By building around memory rather than the CPU, they can eliminate the relatively clunky and inefficient manner that the computers process data today.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision
DevOps

NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates
Malware

Pirates of the Caribbean film held ransom by, well.. pirates

The hackers have demanded an enormous undisclosed amount of money be paid in Bitcoin. Disney apparently refuses to pay, and is working with the FBI.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Unified Communications

Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy

New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th 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
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and platforms confirmed
Gaming

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and platforms confirmed

The latest LEGO video game has been announced as later this Holiday season you will get a chance to play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
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
Education solutions steal the show at DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge
EduTech

Education solutions steal the show at DIGMYIDEA Maori Innovation Challenge

Innovative tech for Māori development shines at DIGMYIDEA, with a sign language app and scholarship platform winning acclaim.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Unified Communications

Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth

Half the world doesn't have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.

By Alex Crossan • 2 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