Coding stories - Page 7
Gaming workshops inspire 'aha' moments in youth
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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digital entertainment
Gaming workshops are the way to boost youth interest in science and technology, encouraging them towards gaming, programming and coding careers.
Will the 'computer geek’ become extinct?
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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ministry of education
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Digital technology will be integrated into New Zealand's curriculum by 2018, according to an announcement by the Minister of Education Hekia Para.
Apple's Swift Playgrounds App wants to teach you how to code
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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apple
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Apple has announced Swift Playgrounds, its new iPad app that the company says will make it easier and fun for anyone who wants to learn to code.
How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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digital transformation
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martech
The tech world is booming - as a result, coding skills are in high demand, with related jobs paying significantly more than the average position.
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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labour party
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coding
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partners
The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
OMGTech! launches Hour of Code for Kiwi students
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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microsoft
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Yesterday, schools in Pt England, Auckland, kicked off the global Hour of Code campaign to get young people interested in technology.
Microsoft's Hour of Code on its way
Mon, 30th Nov 2015
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3d printing
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coding
Thousands of New Zealand students are set to learn coding in the annual Hour of Code campaign, sponsored by Microsoft.
Code Camp: MITs workshop for teens who want to code
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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manukau institute of technology
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coding
Following the success of JHack hackathon in July 2015, The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is launching another coding boot camp for teens.
Waikato of University hosts free coding workshops for girls
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato is hosting computing workshops for girls, with the aim of encouraging female students to consider a career in IT.
Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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technology in schools
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coding
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programming
Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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minecraft
CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
Labour poses the question: Are we ready for the Future of Work?
Thu, 30th Jul 2015
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labour party
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coding
Labour releases discussion paper on the Future of Work Commission, exploring the impact of technology on New Zealand's workforce.
InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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uc
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telco
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coding
InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.
Hackathon brings Kiwi kids into the world of IT
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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manukau institute of technology
Kiwi high schoolers dive into digital futures with NZ's first junior hackathon, mentored by top IT industry experts.
UFB expo to teach kids programming
Tue, 12th May 2015
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uc
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edutech
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telco
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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schools
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nmit
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cloud services
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Video: interview with National Start Up Weekend organiser Justin Scott
Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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nz
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wellington
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christchurch
Justin Scott, organiser of New Zealand's Start Up Weekends, reveals how the events foster entrepreneurial ecosystems and create vital business connections.