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Digitisation of educational materials on the rise
Digitisation

Digitisation of educational materials on the rise

Digital instructional materials are set to take over print within the next three years, according to a new survey from MDR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt
eLearning

Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt

Hutt City Council to offer free computer skills classes for residents with basic or no computer skills. Program starts 9 Feb.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Best online course provider revealed
eLearning

Best online course provider revealed

MoocLab, the online learning community website, has ranked more than 80 platforms that offer both academic and skill-based online courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Online courses grow in popularity, user demand becomes more complex
EduTech

Online courses grow in popularity, user demand becomes more complex

The e-learning market is growing rapidly, with more Massive Open Online Courses as well as commercial online courses available around the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success
EduTech

Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success

Cyber security is a challenging game for any organisation. Staying on top feels a little like bailing water from a leaking boat.

By David Eaton • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
EduTech

Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?

Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school
EduTech

$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school

The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
EduTech

Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Red Hat goes virtual with local training
Open source

Red Hat goes virtual with local training

Red Hat has taken its training virtual with its latest program for channel partners and customers offering real-time training, online.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
EduTech

Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions

Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Unified Communications

Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools

Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd 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
New wireless system encourages classroom collaboration
EduTech

New wireless system encourages classroom collaboration

With ClassFlow Connect, the entire class can simultaneously interact or view and share resources from any mobile device.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world
EduTech

Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world

Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Education Legislation Bill: the details
EduTech

Education Legislation Bill: the details

The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
EduTech

Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech

To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
EduTech

Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom

Education leaders from around the globe convened at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore to explore integrating tech in classrooms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Connected Learning Advisory to help teachers with tech in schools
EduTech

Connected Learning Advisory to help teachers with tech in schools

Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2015