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Kiwi Stories

Gallagher boosts training team with new instructional designers

Gallagher Security strengthens its training division with the appointment of James Robinson and Toni Fisher, aiming to elevate user engagement and competence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Victoria University

Virtual field trip: Victoria University goes to Antarctica

Victoria University is offering a free online course allowing students to explore Antarctica, with support from Antarctica New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

EduTech

NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality

Tairua School in the Coromandel is replacing desks with e-hubs as part of a pilot program to modernize education.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

Global Stories

eLearning

Blackboard Collaborate named 'product of the year'

Blackboard Collaborate wins 2016 WebRTC Product of the Year award for its innovative online collaboration solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

EduTech

Cloud software and collaboration solutions in hot demand by educators

The adoption of cloud-based software in classrooms will fuel the global market of classroom collaboration management systems, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016

EduTech

Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership

Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Education, Learning & Training

Wellington school embraces Innovative Learning Environments

In a bid to bring their school into the 21st century, Wellington Girls' College introduced innovative learning environments (ILEs).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015

EduTech

Massive change taking place in education technology market

Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2015

EduTech

Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works

Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015

Software-as-a-Service

What to expect in education tech in 2015

Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015

EduTech

Dell launches learning laptop for schools

Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

eLearning

Glasgow college relaunches Olivia AI to guide young coders

Glasgow's British Youth International College relaunches Olivia 2.0 AI to coach children's problem-solving and host a free chatbot workshop.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Storage

Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning

Logic launches CX interactive displays with Google EDLA, Android 14 and built-in NeoAI tools to power digital classrooms and workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025

Firewalls

Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event

Gallagher Security clinched two prestigious awards at the Australian Security Industry Awards, recognising its innovative AR Training and C7000 product.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024