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The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn

Thu, 11th May 2017
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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?.
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Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
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Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls

Thu, 4th May 2017
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New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.
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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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ministry of education
Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.
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New online training tool to help Kiwi businesses slash their cyber risk

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Aura Information Security has finished work on the very first module of its e-learning programme as part of the Cyber Security by Kordia suite.
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How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One

Mon, 1st May 2017
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A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
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Go Pollock bridges gap between digital and traditional teaching

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Go Pollock aims to revolutionize the classroom with its innovative platform, offering teachers a digital companion that engages and supports all students.
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Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school

Thu, 13th Apr 2017
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Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.
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Communities of online learning a step closer

Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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ministry of education
New Zealand moves closer to implementing online learning with second reading of Education (Update) Amendment Bill. #COOL #education.
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Digital tech at the forefront of education direction

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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cloud services
New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.
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New online resource to teach sign language

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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On the 11th anniversary of New Zealand Sign Language becoming and official language, a new resource aims to teach it.
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Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Construction set to begin on $2m learning support centre at Spotswood College and $1.6m expansion at Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea.
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Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help

Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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Moodle is about to launch Project Inspire, which aims to collaboratively build learning analytics software that can fit into Moodle sites.
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Kiwi IT course provider takes hit at skills shortage with new Agile certification

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Auldhouse launches first Agile and Scrum certification course in New Zealand. Opportunity for professionals to expand their skill sets.
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Skillsoft & IBM ink e-learning partnership for software developers worldwide

Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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partners
Software developers can advance their careers by building new skills through tools, services, training, and networking opportunities with Skillsoft.
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Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Te Kura offers a lifeline to Kiwi students needing extra NCEA credits to qualify for university by providing online courses with qualified teachers.
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New online course to help make Kiwi workplaces safer

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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online courses
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online learning
Open Polytechnic and WorksafeReps launch a new online course to bolster NZ workplace safety ahead of fresh health and safety laws.
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New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education

Sun, 18th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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n4l
N4L has released an innovative solution to streamline the process of digital education and create more time for actual learning.
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Microsoft is offering free Azure training for channel partners

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Microsoft offers free Azure training to channel partners, allowing them to enhance their skills and grow their market opportunities.
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2017: Trends and predictions for education technology

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Technology is revolutionizing education, making it accessible and enhancing learning. YesCourse predicts 2017 trends including VR and predictive analytics.