Education stories - Page 20
Oxford app's all-in-a-twitter about its new word additions
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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edutech
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mobile apps
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oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary is all-a-Twitter about the 900 new additions to its app, including 170 relating to the digital realm.
New ANZ channel director for Riverbed
Fri, 6th May 2016
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edutech
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digital transformation
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netapp
Former NetApp exec Charles de Jesus is tasked with enabling channel partners to adapt and suceed in rapidly transforming market.
University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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auckland university
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management
Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has doubled its staff in APAC and secured the University of Auckland as a customer.
How your school can keep up with the digital revolution - and not fall behind
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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edutech
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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.
Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
Many New Zealand schools are hesitant to move to the cloud, causing added complexity, says IT support company Dynamo6.
Worlds collide: Design lecturer uses 3D tech to bring history to life
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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edutech
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3d printing
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victoria university
Whitireia lecturer recreates WWI chess piece using 3D tech to commemorate great-grandfather who carved it in the trenches.
Fortinet’s secure networks improve visibility and simplify management
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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firewalls
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edutech
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network infrastructure
Fortinet's advanced network security solutions offer schools unparalleled visibility, simplifying ICT management and enhancing operational efficiency.
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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edutech
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schools
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technology in the classroom
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Interactive content and gamification: Key trends shaping education
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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gaming
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edutech
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e-learning
The education sector will be shaped by interactive content, adaptive learning technologies, and gamification in e-learning, according to a report by Technavio.
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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edutech
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salaries
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government
Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn’t the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
CompTIA expands education offering for channel
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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it training
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edutech
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partner programmes
CompTIA is ramping up its education resources with the launch of online executive certificate courses and new quick start e-learning courses.
IT a top earning degree for Kiwi students
Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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edutech
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degree
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awards
IT and civil engineering top earnings list for NZ grads, outpacing national median, reveals Govt data on graduate income premiums.
LANDESK commits to APAC with new exec
Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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edutech
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sales
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public sector
Tng will work closely with partners and the channel to further develop the company’s business in enterprise markets, including Australia and NZ.
Education technology critical for developing 21st century skills
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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ai
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Social and emotional skills are crucial in the modern workforce, according to a global survey by the Boston Consulting Group.
Top computer science university revealed
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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mit
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computer science
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has been ranked as the best university for Computer Science, according to a global survey.
Labour’s big ideas
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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edutech
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labour party
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education
The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.
How can you overcome the device enrolment nightmare?
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
The education sector has redefined the way students learn with digital tools - smart WiFi networks are a must.
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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edutech
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it training
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social media
Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country’s approach to edtech.
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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edutech
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uc
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ar, vr & metaverse
Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.
Kiwi schools ditch the textbooks, take up sports wearables
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
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edutech
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healthtech
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personal computing devices
Schools in New Zealand are using sports GPS technology to teach subjects such as maths and English using personal data.