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Kiwi Stories

EdTech stories

Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019

EduTech

Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids

When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island's rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

EdTech

NZ's education sector must move fast to support edtech

New Zealand's education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people's jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019

eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Digital Transformation

Virtual reality takes property students new places

Students will visit hazardous building sites and leaky-home repairs virtually, as the University of Auckland tests low-cost VR teaching tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Schools

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

Kiwibank

Edtech startup says Kiwi teachers are overworked & underpaid

Teachers are overworked and underpaid – and to prepare our next generations for the tech evolutions, they need to be paid better.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018

Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

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

Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017

NZTech

You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Global Stories

EdTech stories

Software-as-a-Service

Wisenet releases education campus management solution

Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019

Software-as-a-Service

AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation

AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

EduTech

Acer's new laptops for business and education

The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019

EduTech

Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m

New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019