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Class in the clouds: How AI and cloud can transform education
EduTech

Class in the clouds: How AI and cloud can transform education

The global education landscape is changing, and Australia no exception. Michael Chetner explains how AI and the cloud will create a new way to learn.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2019
Ed-tech company creates channel head role for ANZ expansion
EdTech

Ed-tech company creates channel head role for ANZ expansion

Based in Sydney, the newly created position filled by Martin Strong is designed to support the company's growth ambitions in the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
IDP Education boosts growth of Edtech startup
EdTech

IDP Education boosts growth of Edtech startup

Edtech company, Cohort Go, announced a major partnership with international student placement company, IDP Education.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education
Core Education

You're invited: Get looped in on latest ideas in education

LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Unified Communications

Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy

New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One
Blockchain

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part One

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.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

Edtech startup says Kiwi teachers are overworked & underpaid
Kiwibank

Edtech startup says Kiwi teachers are overworked & underpaid

Teachers are overworked and underpaid – and to prepare our next generations for the tech evolutions, they need to be paid better.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
New report looks at immersive tech and education
AR, VR & Metaverse

New report looks at immersive tech and education

Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 19th 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
Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
NZTech

Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future

Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2017
Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2
Unified Communications

Recharging robots with stories and teamwork in term 2

A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd May 2017
Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next
NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
EduTech

COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change

Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
EduTech

Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen

We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
3D Printing

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools
Technology in the Classroom

Aorere College shares bright tech future with other schools

The future of technology in education lies in collaboration, as schools reach out and help each other up the tech ladder.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow
Disruption

Techweek 17 takes over New Zealand starting tomorrow

Techweek 17, the biggest festival of tech events in New Zealand, begins tomorrow, featuring 258 events across 27 towns. #Techweek17.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement
Microsoft

You're invited: Microsoft stream mystery edtech announcement

New education technology announcements from Microsoft to be unveiled via live stream later tonight. What could they be? We'll keep you posted.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017