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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
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Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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Education Perfect unveils new brand to drive innovation in EdTech
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Education Perfect relaunches brand amid push for global growth, aiming to revolutionise learning with AI tools and improved personalised instruction for students.
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How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers
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Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.
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Canva unveils major expansion of enterprise offerings
Mon, 27th May 2024
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Canva unveils its biggest platform upgrade in a decade at LA's Canva Create event, expanding enterprise services with new tools for productivity and creativity.
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Flinders University & Sennheiser launch hi-tech Adelaide campus
Thu, 9th May 2024
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Adelaide's Flinder University collaborates with Sennheiser, renovating its city campus with cutting-edge audio technology to enrich teaching experiences and promote interactivity.
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EdTech set to transform education across Asia, says UNESCO
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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HP and Cambridge launch fellowship to empower Asian education leaders to strategically utilise EdTech, addressing key educational challenges and improving access, relevance, and quality.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring more women in technology - why representation is key
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the focus is inspiring more women towards technology and the critical role of representation in overcoming systemic gender disparity in STEM fields.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.
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IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
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IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
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From pixels to playgrounds: the urgent need for balance in our children’s digital lives
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.
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AI project to revolutionis assessments & teacher workload
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Bolton College's AI project FirstPass offers significant advantages for formative assessments, improving student responses and reducing teacher workload.
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Free coding education coming to Kiwis thanks to Grok Academy
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Grok Academy and software firm WiseTech Global collaborate, offering New Zealanders free access to extensive coding and web design education from January 2024.
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Kabuni launches immersive learning platform with 'Learn-to-Earn' model
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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EdTech firm Kabuni introduces Kabuni WIZARD, an immersive learning platform with a unique 'Learn-to-Earn' model for youths.
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CYPHER Learning introduces AI 360 for course creation
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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CYPHER Learning unveils AI 360, an AI-aided suite for swift, personalised course creation for schools and businesses.
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Indian teachers co-design AI tool with Microsoft for enhanced learning
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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Indian teachers collaborate with Microsoft Research on an AI tool, Shiksha copilot, to improve educational content.
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Metro Bank's 'Kids Play' initiative fosters tech skills in deprived London children
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Metro Bank's 'Kids Play' initiative is teaching tech skills to primary school children from deprived areas of London.
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Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.
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Adobe Express reaches over 43 million students and teachers
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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Adobe Express for Education reaches over 43 million K-12 students and teachers worldwide, becoming a preferred choice for many educational organizations.
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40 Aussie schools sign up to sustainability teaching app
Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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Over 40 schools have signed up to a new online app that helps teachers to engage students in learning about sustainability throughout the curriculum.