Education, Learning & Training stories - Page 48
Worlds collide: Design lecturer uses 3D tech to bring history to life
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Whitireia lecturer recreates WWI chess piece using 3D tech to commemorate great-grandfather who carved it in the trenches.
Fortinet's secure networks improve visibility and simplify management
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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Fortinet's advanced network security solutions offer schools unparalleled visibility, simplifying ICT management and enhancing operational efficiency.
University of Canterbury hosts future tech event for Kiwi students
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
CompTIA expands education offering for channel
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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CompTIA is ramping up its education resources with the launch of online executive certificate courses and new quick start e-learning courses.
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
Labour's big ideas
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.
How can you overcome the device enrolment nightmare?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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wireless networks
The education sector has redefined the way students learn with digital tools - smart WiFi networks are a must.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country's approach to edtech.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Blackboard and Moodle partner up, take LMS platform to the world
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Moodle and Blackboard join forces to strengthen open source learning platform and support education providers worldwide.
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.
Kiwi schools ditch the textbooks, take up sports wearables
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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Schools in New Zealand are using sports GPS technology to teach subjects such as maths and English using personal data.
Gamification gains traction in APAC region
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Gamification is becoming a significant investment for education providers and businesses around the world, according to a new Technavio report.
What do teachers need? Technology professional development, apparently
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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48% of UK teachers feel that technology professional development is not timely for use in the classroom, says whitepaper by Cumulus Global.
IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.