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Virtual field trip: Victoria University goes to Antarctica
Victoria University

Virtual field trip: Victoria University goes to Antarctica

Victoria University is offering a free online course allowing students to explore Antarctica, with support from Antarctica New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality
EduTech

NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality

Tairua School in the Coromandel is replacing desks with e-hubs as part of a pilot program to modernize education.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Virtual classroom stories

Blackboard Collaborate named 'product of the year'
eLearning

Blackboard Collaborate named 'product of the year'

Blackboard Collaborate wins 2016 WebRTC Product of the Year award for its innovative online collaboration solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Cloud software and collaboration solutions in hot demand by educators
EduTech

Cloud software and collaboration solutions in hot demand by educators

The adoption of cloud-based software in classrooms will fuel the global market of classroom collaboration management systems, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016
Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership
EduTech

Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership

Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016
Wellington school embraces Innovative Learning Environments
Education, Learning & Training

Wellington school embraces Innovative Learning Environments

In a bid to bring their school into the 21st century, Wellington Girls' College introduced innovative learning environments (ILEs).

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Massive change taking place in education technology market
EduTech

Massive change taking place in education technology market

Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works
EduTech

Microsoft's new Office 365 Education services in the works

Microsoft is adding two new services to its Office 365 Education package, Microsoft Class Dashboard and Microsoft School Information Sync.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2015
What to expect in education tech in 2015
Software-as-a-Service

What to expect in education tech in 2015

Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Dell launches learning laptop for schools
EduTech

Dell launches learning laptop for schools

Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

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Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning
Storage

Logic unveils CX AI displays with Google EDLA for learning

Logic launches CX interactive displays with Google EDLA, Android 14 and built-in NeoAI tools to power digital classrooms and workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event
Firewalls

Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event

Gallagher Security clinched two prestigious awards at the Australian Security Industry Awards, recognising its innovative AR Training and C7000 product.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia
Unified Communications

Gallagher launches Virtual Classroom for technician training in Asia

Gallagher Security launches its innovative Virtual Classroom in Asia, enhancing technician training with cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Gallagher Security launches AR training platform in Australia
Artificial Intelligence

Gallagher Security launches AR training platform in Australia

Gallagher Security, in partnership with Altoura, has launched an Augmented Reality training platform in Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024