Stories by Matthew - Page 4
Alma mater congratulates innovative woman in tech on award
Thu, 18th May 2017
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women in technology
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eastern institute of technology
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hi-tech awards
EIT lauds alumna Aliesha Staples for clinching Young Achiever of the Year at the NZ Hi-Tech awards, heralding her VR innovations.
New Student Management System helps NMIT serve students
Thu, 18th May 2017
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edutech
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sms
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higher education
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has implemented a new digital student management system to better serve their students.
You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education
Thu, 18th May 2017
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wellington
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core education
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edtech
LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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nztech
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manukau institute of technology
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women in technology
Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
Digital university credentials enhance student mobility
Wed, 17th May 2017
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ecm
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martech
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micro-credentials
UoA propels student potential with innovative digital credential system, bolstering global job and education prospects.
Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Wed, 17th May 2017
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broadband
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e-learning
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spark jump
Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
Wed, 17th May 2017
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nztech
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edtech
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pd
Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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labour party
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ministry of education
Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Digital Inking could drive digital thinking
Wed, 17th May 2017
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cloud services
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payroll systems
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microsoft
Can educators use digital inking to improve student learning in class? Will it help create more insightful feedback and elaborate student work?.
Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Wed, 17th May 2017
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massey university
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technology in the classroom
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ministry of foreign affairs and trade
Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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digital citizenship
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blue whale
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netsafe
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Tue, 16th May 2017
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contact centre
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martech
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chatbots
A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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e-learning
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technology in the classroom
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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ocean observers
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women in technology
New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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learning
Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
Mon, 15th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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te kura
Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.
Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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dei
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broadband
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chorus
Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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edutech
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dei
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broadband
We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
Thu, 11th May 2017
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ulearn
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core education
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pd
Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.
You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective
Thu, 11th May 2017
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pedagogy
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flipped classrooms
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flipcon
FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.
Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey
Wed, 10th May 2017
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dei
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digital divide
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spark jump
Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Wed, 10th May 2017
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startup weekend
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dyslexia
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mashup
Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
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massey university
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te reo māori
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maori in tech
App teaching te reo triumphs, driving expansion for Kiwi kids' language learning.