Online learning stories - Page 19
Digital tools still need to work with analog brains
Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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education, learning & training
Research suggests that there are significant educational benefits to some old-fashioned analogue skill sets that can be critical to the way we think.
Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won't replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.
Auckland startup launches 'revolutionary' online platform for bite-sized learning
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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e-learning
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modlettes
New Zealand startup Modlettes launches 'bite-sized' e-learning platform for businesses, making online learning easier and more cost-effective.
New Zealand Innovation Awards celebrates most successful homegrown trailblazers
Fri, 21st Oct 2016
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healthtech
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new zealand innovation awards
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stem
The NZ Awards attracted more than 700 entrepreneurs, innovators, businesspeople and investors at the Sky City Convention Centre last night.
New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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schools
Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.
The secret sauce that makes Salesforce magic
Mon, 10th Oct 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce reigns supreme in CRM by empowering non-developers with low-code tools, transforming how businesses customise their enterprise software.
Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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microsoft
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content creation
STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.
Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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e-learning
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edx
Victoria University is about to take higher education around the globe in partnership with the world's top academic institutions.
Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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auckland council
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huawei
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spark
Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.
The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion
Mon, 26th Sep 2016
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unitec
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the mind lab
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next foundation
Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.
LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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e-learning
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linkedin
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skills shortage
LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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spark
Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.
PC vendors: Shape up or ship out
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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healthtech
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pc market
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content creation
PC vendors face a stark choice and must decide between overhauling their businesses or leaving the PC market, according to Gartner.
Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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schools
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skills shortage
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global tech leaders dialogue
NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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microsoft
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schools
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nztech
Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nztech
Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.
Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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microsoft
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notebook
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onenote
In this post, I will share some of the productivity elements of Office 365 classroom that have helped make my teaching life easier!.
Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.