Technology in the Classroom news stories

93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.

"The result was a completely engaged class, immediate feedback from peers, and the ability for the teacher to reinforce digital citizenship skills."

Using video to support and encourage learning is an exciting digital development that's getting more and more accessible for educators.

Upcoming worldwide live-stream is offering educators the chance to be inspired to incorporate technology into their classrooms.

"Soundtrap is the only collaborative, real-time solution we’ve found that works for the modern teenager in schools."

"The challenge combined creating a traditional board game with a new technology to help the students start thinking in a more future-focused way."

"More than 1 million kids and adults from around the world are already using Swift Playgrounds to learn the fundamentals of coding."

"We’ve had lots of feedback from teachers and players that this is providing students a good opportunity to represent their schools."

"I believe all kids need to have an understanding of science – of how it is all around us and why things do what they do."

New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.

"3D printing has the ability to add a new dimension to classroom teaching. When teachers incorporate this technology, lessons come to life."

A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?

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

"The project is being undertaken at a critical time for the island nation, which is under threat from rising sea levels caused by climate change."

"Science is the key to our future. We need more scientists, but we need them to be able to create, collaborate and be digitally literate."

"We are very proud of the work she has done with NIWA and how she creates fantastic teaching resources that inspire curiosity."

We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.

Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.

“Technology in schools is about changing lives not just changing grades.”

“I made games with my kids last year involving unicorns and farting dinosaurs using a Makey Makey controller.”

"We want to make an impactful connection between both education and technology, as well as the student and the teacher"

Take a moment out of your well-deserved relaxation routine to do a little casual PD with Educators.

Senior educational technology lecturer wants educators to make sure they use technology for the right reasons.

Thousands of students of all levels to compete in English, mathematics and science thanks to new online competitions.