Stories by Matthew - Page 2
Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design
Mon, 22nd May 2017
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gaming
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robots
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digital entertainment
Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.
You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education
Thu, 18th May 2017
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core education
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edtech
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children's commissioner
LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.
You're invited: Young women get to work with tech mentors
Thu, 18th May 2017
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nztech
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manukau institute of technology
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stem
Want to encourage young women in our schools to pursue STEM and exciting careers in the tech sector? ShadowTech Day will help them meet their mentors.
Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide
Wed, 17th May 2017
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uc
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e-learning
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libraries
Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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ministry of education
Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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uc
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chorus
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dei
Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
Thu, 11th May 2017
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ulearn
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core education
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pd
Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Wed, 10th May 2017
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startup weekend
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dyslexia
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mashup
Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
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massey university
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te reo māori
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maori in tech
James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.
THETA 2017 gathers tertiary industry to discuss tech
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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gaming
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digital entertainment
THETA 2017 is looking to be one of the most relevant conferences for decision makers and infrastructure managers in the tertiary sector.
Enabling e-Learning serves up new free digital resource
Mon, 8th May 2017
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e-learning
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3d printing
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te reo māori
Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.
Massey grad encourages more Maori into digital pathways
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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massey university
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tikanga
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maori in tech
Massey University graduate Dan Walker wants to see more Māori participation in the tech industry, using a tikanga Māori framework.
Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Mon, 1st May 2017
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netsafe
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cybersafety
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digital citizenship
Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Mon, 1st May 2017
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blockchain
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3d printing
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edtech
A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the first 5 days of events.
Imagine with Disney veteran, learn to dream with the best
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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te papa museum
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disney studios
Te Papa invites readers to learn to re-imagine experiences. Could you bring Disney expert Mk Hayley's insights into the classroom? Food for thought.
Increase parent engagement by sharing access to class work
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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edutech
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microsoft
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notebook
New OneNote update empowers parents with a window into their child's classwork, fostering enhanced engagement and communication.
High School League playoffs and the road to the finals
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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league of legends
Latest announcements from the High School League tell us how the finals will look and promise some fierce competition yet to come.
Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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google
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edtech
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pd
EdTechTeam Wellington Summit set to inspire teachers with expert speakers & innovative sessions in technology and education.
Lecture Capture broadcasts teaching in a whole new way
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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flipped classrooms
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lecture capture
Lecture Capture can enable students to engage more in class and lectures, a new partnership may have the solution for your institution.
Holidays are a great chance to think about tech for Term 2
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
As Term 2 nears, teachers can leverage the school holidays to explore the SAMR model and effectively integrate digital technologies in the classroom.