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Learning Management Systems help human resources professionals manage learning within their employee base, while guiding employees through educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs. The software helps administer, document, track, report, and automate the delivery of coursework.

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Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation
EduTech

Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation

New Zealand-based browser extension Kami is revolutionizing document collaboration, with over 1.9m users and adding 12k users daily.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school
EduTech

Microsoft: 10 great ways to rock back-to-school

Below are some new and favourite technology features we offer educators to help make teaching easier and spark student learning.

By Education team • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Adobe launches 'industry-first' Digital Marketing Accreditation
EduTech

Adobe launches 'industry-first' Digital Marketing Accreditation

Adobe has teamed up with General Assembly to offer the Adobe Digital Marketing Accreditation, to be run by experts and 'Adobe technology evangelists'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage
EduTech

Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage

Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
EduTech

Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 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
IBM rolls out redesigned PartnerWorld programme
EduTech

IBM rolls out redesigned PartnerWorld programme

IBM's partner programme has been redesigned to help IBM Business Partners deliver higher value to organisations in the cloud and cognitive era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2016
Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings
Software-as-a-Service

Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings

Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant
EduTech

Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant

Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows
EduTech

Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows

Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Online flashcards - the benefits
EduTech

Online flashcards - the benefits

Embracing the digital classroom, students find quick, effective learning in online flashcards, now boosting memory with on-the-go access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015
Moodle begins new phase of development
EduTech

Moodle begins new phase of development

Moodle has released version three of its open source learning platform, and says this represents a new phase of development for the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
Paving the way for the next generation of learning
EduTech

Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2015
Governments are investing more in education technology
EduTech

Governments are investing more in education technology

There is a direct correlation between investments into education and a country's prosperity, according to Transparency Market Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students
EduTech

Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students

Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
EduTech

NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods

New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software
EduTech

University of Auckland upgrades to 'cutting edge' LMS software

Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has doubled its staff in APAC and secured the University of Auckland as a customer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
How your school can manage student and teacher data
EduTech

How your school can manage student and teacher data

Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015