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AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation
Software-as-a-Service

AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation

AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Acer's new laptops for business and education
EduTech

Acer's new laptops for business and education

The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
EduTech

Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m

New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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

Stories from Other Regions

EdTech stories

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile
Schools

Kiwi firm Code Avengers exports EdTech to Chile

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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
Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030
Robotics

Textbooks and landline phones likely to be gone by 2030

By 2030, New Zealanders may ditch textbooks and landlines as digital tools reshape schools, homes and the way services are delivered.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?
Digital Transformation

How will tech be impacting New Zealand by 2030?

Tech is already New Zealand’s third-biggest sector, with demand for software programmers rising 11 per cent a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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
New Zealand too slow to embrace technology
Data Analytics

New Zealand too slow to embrace technology

Slow adoption is holding back New Zealand firms, with a tech leader warning apathy and risk aversion are stunting export growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th 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