Learning stories - Page 6
Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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early education
Education Minister releases report on improving early learning transitions, but NZEI Te Riu Roa warns of need for funding boost.
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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edutech
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uc
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martech
A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students
Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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management
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Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.
Get your tickets now for NZ's 21st Century Learning Design workshop
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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hp
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learning
Find out how you can achieve improved learning outcomes for students at New Zealand's very own 21st Century Learning Design (21CLD) workshop.
Microsoft names winning Australian partners
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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awards
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learning
Microsoft has kicked off its Australian Partner Conference presenting awards to a range of Australian partners.
Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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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.
Technology putting greater demands on Kiwi teachers
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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learning
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education
New Zealand teachers face increasing demands with new technologies, changing systems and processes, according to a survey by Warehouse Stationery.
Brain Changing & Mind Shifting - Educators invited
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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learning
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event
The ninth annual Education Leaders Forum will be held in Auckland on the 25 and 26 August, with the twin themes of Brain Changing and Mind Shifting.
Oxford Dictionary app takes out top award
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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awards
The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary of Academic English has taken out the 'prestigious' Innovation in Learner Resources British Council ELTons Award.
NZ's second annual Cyber Security Challenge targets students
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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university of waikato
The University of Waikato is organising the second New Zealand Cyber Security Challenge, which will be a two day event taking place in September.
Blackboard invests in learning analytics with latest acquisition
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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cloud services
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learning
Blackboard invests in learning analytics solutions, acquiring X-Ray Analytics to help instructors meet students' needs.
Equipping the educator sector for success: Cyclone goes Platinum with HP's Enterprise Group
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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digital engagement
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learning
The ways in which we are learning is evolving. The new digital environment is empowering learners and teachers as never before.
New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
Tue, 12th May 2015
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collaboration
The board of the country’s national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.
The next phase of digital technologies is here
Fri, 1st May 2015
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google glass
Touch, gesture and away-from-the-screen features are the future of digital technologies, says Professor Mark Apperley.
How do ed-tech inventors stay ahead of the competition?
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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learning
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education
There are a number of ways in which players in the ed-tech space stay agile and keep creating useful tools, says Jeff Fernandez Grovo CEO and founder.
Girls in Games targets budding young game developers
Thu, 6th Nov 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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learning
Girls in Games workshop in Auckland inspires young females to explore game development, offering hands-on experience and networking.
What does your digital learning journey look like?
Thu, 8th May 2014
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e-learning
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learning
The Ministry of Education seeks schools' input on digital tools and strategies to create an online repository for enhancing digital learning integration.
New App makes learning Maori fun
Tue, 18th Jun 2013
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apps
A new app from Victoria University, Kura, turns learning te reo Māori into a fun, competitive game, aiming to engage and educate New Zealanders.
Why you should make more mistakes
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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linkedin
LinkedIn says big errors are burned into our memory so that we can learn from them. And even the most successful people make major missteps.
Learning server looks for NZ organisation for trial
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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learning
Say goodbye to forgotten software training with a German instant learning server launching in NZ, offering easy access to Microsoft Office tutorials.