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Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance
EduTech

Local edtech companies can gain edge with student data promise - NZ Tech Alliance

Edtech surveillance by multinational tech companies to harvest pupils' personal data is provoking controversy, clampdowns and court cases in the US and Europe.

By RNZ • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech
EduTech

Education Perfect accelerates Māori language through tech

New Zealand edtech company, Education Perfect (EP; aims to boost Māori language learning with its online courses and competitions.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
More studying online, with education flexibility acknowledged
eLearning

More studying online, with education flexibility acknowledged

Access to devices and flexible learning is becoming a bigger issue as more Kiwi pupils study part-time online over summer.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered
eLearning

Days of full-time, in-school learning may be numbered

By 2030, online study could account for half of a secondary pupil’s schooling as behaviour issues push families to seek other options.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019
Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international
EduTech

Kiwi EdTech software innovation goes international

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids
EduTech

Raglan: Home to NZ's first enviro-tech camp for kids

When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island's rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Global Stories

EdTech stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L
EduTech

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from D2L

In this TechDay video, Tony Maguire of D2L discusses the company's learning solutions and the role of micro-credentials in filling skills gaps.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2022
The intelligent learning platform: a transformational teaching and learning experience
EduTech

The intelligent learning platform: a transformational teaching and learning experience

Educational technology has evolved with the introduction of intelligent learning platforms, offering automation, data insights, and personalised learning.

By Graham Glass • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Modern Campus appoints Sharon Schwarzmiller as marketing senior vice president
EdTech

Modern Campus appoints Sharon Schwarzmiller as marketing senior vice president

Former Cengage executive, Sharon Schwarzmiller, appointed as Modern Campus' senior VP for marketing to boost growth and drive innovation.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer

Modern Campus appoints Jessica Phinn as Chief People Officer to lead all aspects of HR and continue exponential growth through talent engagement.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
D2L integrates Microsoft Teams into education training platform
EduTech

D2L integrates Microsoft Teams into education training platform

D2L's Brightspace learning management system will offer deeper integration with Microsoft Teams for online education and training.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences
EduTech

7 ways educational technology improves classroom experiences

Educational technology integration is crucial for today's classrooms, with benefits including better student outcomes and increased engagement.

By Nadav Avni • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
EduTech

COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning

Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Jamf announces powerful new product line
Mobile Device Management

Jamf announces powerful new product line

Jamf has deployed new functionality across its suite of products that take advantage of Apple's advances for businesses.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor
Synnex

Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor

Neverware's CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Ricoh brings the latest learning tech to respected college
EduTech

Ricoh brings the latest learning tech to respected college

Ricoh equips Our Lady of the Southern Cross College with a GBP £1 million digital platform, enhancing learning for 560 students with 40 interactive whiteboards.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019