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Online learning stories - Page 23

Thinking

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.
Student group

There's a new initiative in town, with big plans for Kiwi students

Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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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!.
Nathan

Digital learning teachers awarded

Thu, 24th Sep 2015
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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.
Manged network

Vector to enable more schools to connect to Govt's managed network

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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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.
Digital leraning

Postgrad digital learning course offered to tertiary educators

Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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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.
Education future

The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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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.
Education land

The Mind Lab: Preparing Kiwi kids for jobs of tomorrow, today

Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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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.
Trophy

Air NZ's Julia Raue up for global 'Disruptive CIO' award

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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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 educator

Microsoft NZ looking for Teacher Ambassadors

Wed, 9th Sep 2015
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it training
Tech-savvy teachers sought as Microsoft NZ launches hunt for new Teacher Ambassadors to evangelise digital learning.
Awards

N4L and Govt.nz take out top awards at ANZIA 2015

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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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.
Discussionboard

N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ

Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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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.
Training

Technology training company comes to Sydney

Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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acquisition
Pluralsight opens new headquarters in Sydney to support aggressive global expansion as demand for technology professionals grows.
Ufb rollout

Government's broadband rollout to support regional growth

Thu, 20th Aug 2015
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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.
Priosn

Prisoners to get access to educational websites

Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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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.
Managed network

2000th school to connect to government's managed network

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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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.
Univeristy of auckland canvas

University of Auckland selects new learning management platform

Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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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.
Investment

More investors turning to ed tech startups

Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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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.
Cloud education

Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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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.
Tech in school

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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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.
Elearning

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.