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LMS ups its game to meet evolving teacher needs
EduTech

LMS ups its game to meet evolving teacher needs

Desire2Learn has announced major upgrades to its Brightspace K-12 Learning Management System to engage younger learners and meet modern learning needs.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams
Robotics

AI system takes some of China's gruelling math exams

An AI built to take on tough math exams managed to get through several papers in only two hours. But did it get good marks?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
3D Printing

Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing

Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Apple

Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift

Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Royal recognition for digital education innovator
Māori

Royal recognition for digital education innovator

Long time champion for Māori and education recognised in last week's Queen's Birthday Honours. Pat Snedden joins the Order of Merit for his services.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles
Kiwa Digital

Kiwa Digital release free online Te Reo Māori puzzles

Learning Reo is Cool: Kiwa Digital launches new digital resources to make Te Reo Māori accessible to children in an engaging way.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs
Gaming

Winners announced: NZ's first high school eSports champs

Mount Roskill Grammar School (MRG) crowned first-ever New Zealand secondary school eSports champions in the High School League One (HSL1) tournament.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy
NZTech

You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Web petition wants students to become informed voters
Elections

Web petition wants students to become informed voters

Could lowering the voting age and giving young people political skills make an impact on youth voting? Could be a great class discussion.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
NZ's slow technology uptake could affect education
eLearning

NZ's slow technology uptake could affect education

Tech leaders in New Zealand are concerned about the country's slow progress in embracing technology, according to NZTech deputy chair Rachel Kelly.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources
EduTech

Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
New partnership gives educators more ICT procurement options
Information Communication & Technology

New partnership gives educators more ICT procurement options

Acer and Cyclone forge new partnership to pass on savings and a wider range of ICT procurement options to New Zealand Schools.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme
Google

Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme

Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
You're invited: Live-stream to help hack your classrooms
Microsoft

You're invited: Live-stream to help hack your classrooms

Upcoming worldwide live-stream is offering educators the chance to be inspired to incorporate technology into their classrooms.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
e-Learning provider launches new experience driven platform
eLearning

e-Learning provider launches new experience driven platform

Skillsoft launches Percipio, an immersive learning platform designed for modern learners, offering content in various formats.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Schools invited to save the environment with digital tech
Clean technologies

Schools invited to save the environment with digital tech

New Zealand schools can win $5,000 worth of tech gear by showcasing their positive environmental and social impact.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Browser-based studio is music to Kiwi teachers' ears
Unified Communications

Browser-based studio is music to Kiwi teachers' ears

New Zealand schools are embracing the browser-based production program, Soundtrap, for music and podcast projects.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Tournament getting eSports into NZ schools preps round 2
Gaming

Tournament getting eSports into NZ schools preps round 2

New Zealand's high school gaming league, HSL, is set to expand to 100 schools in Season Two, with hopes to go international in Season Three.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017