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Bluff Marae takes on coding for kids with the help of CodeCamp

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Coding skills are fundamentally important to young Kiwis, who may well live in a world where IT is the dominating industry...
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Coding for kids? littleBits teaches the essentials through intuitive games

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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The littleBits Code Kit is an introduction to coding in the classroom that promises it will engage students and teachers alike...
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Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.
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Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.
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Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
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Kiwi code-cracker heads to Oxford to hone her craft

Thu, 25th May 2017
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She possesses a rare mind hard-wired to navigate complex algorithms in a way that even the most mathematically savvy out there would find difficult.
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Students get chance to work with new game design engine

Wed, 24th May 2017
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YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.
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You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.
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Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.
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New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer

Fri, 5th May 2017
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Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
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12 year old to bring Parliament up to code

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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12-year-old Amelia Lockley is set to teach MPs coding, promoting digital literacy in Parliament and across New Zealand's youth.
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A chance to win by bringing coding into the classroom

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Encourage digital fluency, coding careers and a chance to win a share of $10,000 by using Swift with students.
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Industry experts to share insights at free code conference

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
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Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
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Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
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Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager

Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.
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Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.
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Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.
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CodeCamp teaching Kiwi kids coding and tech literacy

Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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CodeCamp has been thrilling Kiwi children during the school holidays this year, teaching them the basics about coding and digital literacy.
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Gaming workshops inspire 'aha' moments in youth

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Gaming workshops are the way to boost youth interest in science and technology, encouraging them towards gaming, programming and coding careers.