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Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
EduTech

Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform

Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project
EduTech

Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project

Nikki Kaye announces an additional £6.5m for Wireless School Network Upgrade, enabling 350 more NZ schools to go wireless.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids
Fintech

Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids

Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships
Robotics

Kiwi school takes out Robotics championships

Auckland's Lynfield College clinches the high school excellence title at the VEX Robotics World Championships, continuing NZ's winning streak.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
EduTech

5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms

Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.

By Troy Martin • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Schools

Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world

Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
EduTech

2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
EduTech

Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April

The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'
EduTech

EdTech World Tour comes to an end: 'NZ has been a great inspiration'

Busson and Jarre say at each stage of the New Zealand leg, they were welcomed and impressed by this country's approach to edtech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
Kiwi schools ditch the textbooks, take up sports wearables
EduTech

Kiwi schools ditch the textbooks, take up sports wearables

Schools in New Zealand are using sports GPS technology to teach subjects such as maths and English using personal data.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Fortinet: Protecting your students, teachers and staff in the cloud, at your school and online
Firewalls

Fortinet: Protecting your students, teachers and staff in the cloud, at your school and online

It's your responsibility to protect your students, teachers and staff whenever, however and wherever they log onto your school's network.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016
NZ impresses at international education summit
EduTech

NZ impresses at international education summit

NZ's Communities of Learning caught the eye of several international education experts at the annual International Summit on the Teaching Profession.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?
Westpac

Should financial education be compulsory in NZ schools?

Young New Zealanders have a lack of knowledge in budgeting, saving and investing, according to a new survey from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
EduTech

School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting

New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Your school's network could be faster... and safer
Firewalls

Your school's network could be faster... and safer

To keep your student's heads down and brains turned on, you need to ensure that your network is equal to the task.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016
Education Legislation Bill: the details
EduTech

Education Legislation Bill: the details

The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Auckland school kicks off Microsoft's worldwide Skype-a-Thon
EduTech

Auckland school kicks off Microsoft's worldwide Skype-a-Thon

Yesterday New Zealand led the world into the global Microsoft Skype-a-Thon, a 48-hour long event designed to connect schools around the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event
EduTech

Microsoft hosts nationwide Skype and education event

According to Microsoft, the event is designed to connecting classrooms around the world and showcase how technology can be used to enhance learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015