Online learning stories - Page 23
N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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N4L and OMGTech! team up to make STEM resources accessible to all NZ teachers via Pond, fostering a collaborative community in schools nationwide.
There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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uc
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martech
A new initiative has launched in New Zealand, with the aim of getting Kiwi students excited about technology - aptly named OMGTech!.
Digital learning teachers awarded
Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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unitec
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next foundation
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awards
Several digital learning teachers have been recognised at The Mind Lab by Unitec's graduation last week with NEXT Foundation awards.
Vector to enable more schools to connect to Govt's managed network
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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vector
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n4l
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managed network
The Government has entered into a new agreement with Vector to enable more schools to access the N4L Managed Network, it was announced today.
Postgrad digital learning course offered to tertiary educators
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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unitec
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the mind lab
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partners
The Mind Lab by Unitec is offering its Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning) to Auckland tertiary educators.
The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
MYOB Education offers the smartest solutions for you and your students, providing access to the latest software.
The Mind Lab: Preparing Kiwi kids for jobs of tomorrow, today
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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unitec
Technology can be an enabler for alternative learning methods and approaches, helping to prepare students for jobs of the future.
Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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data analytics
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iot
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bi
Air New Zealand CIO Julia Raue is a finalist in the global Talent Unleashed Awards - and she's not the only one flying the Kiwi flag.
Microsoft NZ looking for Teacher Ambassadors
Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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microsoft
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qualifications
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it training
Tech-savvy teachers sought as Microsoft NZ launches hunt for new Teacher Ambassadors to evangelise digital learning.
N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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uc
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content creation
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creative technologies
Innovative local companies have been recognised at the recent 2015 Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (ANZIA) ceremony.
N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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n4l
N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.
Technology training company comes to Sydney
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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education, learning & training
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pluralsight
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acquisition
Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.
Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth
Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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uc
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rural broadband initiative
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ufb
The Government's broadband plans are driving regional growth and innovation across New Zealand, say ministers.
Prisoners to get access to educational websites
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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qualifications
Selected prisoners in New Zealand will have access to educational websites via Secure Online Learning at Rimutaka Prison.
2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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uc
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n4l
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rural broadband initiative
Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
University of Auckland selects new learning management platform
Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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saas
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edutech
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auckland university
The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.
More investors turning to ed tech startups
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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edutech
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financing
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education, learning & training
Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.
Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.
Why digital technologies are used for learning
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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edutech
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byod
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education, learning & training
Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.
Open Polytechnic launches online platform for learning and training
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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e-learning
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open polytechnic
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partners
iQualify is designed to provide affordable access to high quality online learning for other education providers and organisations.