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High tech studio opens for Dunedin students
EduTech

High tech studio opens for Dunedin students

A new High Tech Youth Network studio has opened at Dunedin's Carisbrook School - this is the first of its kind to open in the South Island.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning
EduTech

VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning

The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network
EduTech

Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network

The government is investing more than $200m in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership schools can have uncapped internet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th May 2015
The Mind Lab: Igniting innovation in students and teachers
EduTech

The Mind Lab: Igniting innovation in students and teachers

The Mind Lab by Unitec is an education offering for Kiwi children and teachers. It's dedicated to science, technology, innovation and discovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015
NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service
EduTech

NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service

​A new advisory service that's aimed at helping schools understand the digital learning opportunities available has launched in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts
EduTech

National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts

National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
EduTech

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers
EduTech

N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers

N4L has officially partnered up with the NZQA to enable teachers to manage their moderation requirements within Pond.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network
EduTech

500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network

Over 500,000 Kiwi students and educators now harness N4L's Managed Network, boosting digital learning nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Online learning stories

Why digital technologies are used for learning
EduTech

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility
Unified Communications

E-learning market gains momentum, driven by mobility

The e-learning market is expected to grow consistently over the next four years, driven by the emergence of m-learning and evolving learning styles.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Zebra adds support and managed service offerings
Marketing Technologies

Zebra adds support and managed service offerings

Zebra Technologies launches support services and new managed service to enable partners to grow revenue and deepen relationships with customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2015
Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider
EduTech

Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider

The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015
Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation
EduTech

Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation

UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015
N4L double hitter at HiTech Awards
N4L

N4L double hitter at HiTech Awards

Managed Network was named a finalist for Best Public Sector Technology Solution, and N4L Pond has been named as a finalist for Innovative Initiative.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Facebook

Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015
EduTech

Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015

Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

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