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Unified Communications

Whangarei is the next region to Jump the digital divide

Whangarei takes a leap forward in digital inclusion, boosting students' access to essential online learning tools.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Unified Communications

Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Ulearn

The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn

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?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

EduTech

New online training tool to help Kiwi businesses slash their cyber risk

Aura Information Security has finished work on the very first module of its e-learning programme as part of the Cyber Security by Kordia suite.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

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

EduTech

Gardening with digital skills at Christchuch high school

Christchurch's Mairehau High marries horticulture with tech, fostering green fingers and digital know-how in a groundbreaking project.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

EduTech

Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades

Construction set to begin on $2m learning support centre at Spotswood College and $1.6m expansion at Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017

Data Analytics

Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help

Moodle is about to launch Project Inspire, which aims to collaboratively build learning analytics software that can fit into Moodle sites.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

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EduTech

Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?

Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

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

Massey University

Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century

Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

eLearning

Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM

Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

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

Digital divide

Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

eLearning

Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls

New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

EduTech

COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?

Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

eLearning

Go Pollock bridges gap between digital and traditional teaching

Go Pollock aims to revolutionize the classroom with its innovative platform, offering teachers a digital companion that engages and supports all students.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017