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Matthew Bain

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Global Stories

Robotics

Research discovers predicted year robots could replace us

Oxford study forecasts robots to take over jobs within a decade, reshaping the future workforce and prompting a major educational shift.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

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

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

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

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

Unified Communications

Kiwi internet speeds soar as UFB rollout nears completion

Government's Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme 75% complete, providing fibre access to over 1 million households and businesses in New Zealand.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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