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Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Facebook

Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015
EduTech

Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015

Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Three ways security vendors should support the channel
Cybersecurity

Three ways security vendors should support the channel

Selling security requires vendor support. Michael Lee, RSA security evangelist, outlines what to look for in security vendor's partner programmes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015
Momentum growing for UFB completions
Unified Communications

Momentum growing for UFB completions

Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
What to expect in education tech in 2015
Software-as-a-Service

What to expect in education tech in 2015

Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs
EduTech

Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs

Technology is vital in providing accessible education to students around the world, said Sir John Daniel at an event in Wellington.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service
EduTech

NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service

​A new advisory service that's aimed at helping schools understand the digital learning opportunities available has launched in New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts
EduTech

National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts

National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education
EduTech

Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers
EduTech

N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers

N4L has officially partnered up with the NZQA to enable teachers to manage their moderation requirements within Pond.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network
EduTech

500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network

Over 500,000 Kiwi students and educators now harness N4L's Managed Network, boosting digital learning nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015
50% of Kiwi schools now using Network for Learning's internet services
EduTech

50% of Kiwi schools now using Network for Learning's internet services

Nearly 1,300 schools are now using the government-funded N4L Managed Network, with it's uncapped data, web filtering and network security services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015
Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule
EduTech

Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule

Government's fast school internet rollout in NZ is progressing ahead of schedule, with 90% of schools expected to be connected by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
NZ Government taps into international education market
EduTech

NZ Government taps into international education market

The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one
EduTech

Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
EduTech

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education
EduTech

94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education

A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014