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The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
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
Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday
Google

Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday

EdTechTeam Wellington Summit set to inspire teachers with expert speakers & innovative sessions in technology and education.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
How CIOs can become more fit for their digital business roles
Digital Transformation

How CIOs can become more fit for their digital business roles

CIOs need to make New Year's resolutions to become more effective leaders in the digital era, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
What new graduates need to know
LinkedIn

What new graduates need to know

New LinkedIn survey reveals three-quarters of under-30s feel overqualified for entry-level jobs, sparking debate on millennial work ethic and leadership skills.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013
Does your business develop your job skills?
Migration

Does your business develop your job skills?

As skills shortages become more prevalent, particularly in IT, fewer than half of New Zealand employees are happy with the training they get at work.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2013
CCiNZ conference delivers in spades.
Unified Communications

CCiNZ conference delivers in spades.

CCiNZ conference exceeds expectations with expert talks on industry evolution and strong networking in Auckland, promising future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2012
Hiring new grads in a tight labour market
EduTech

Hiring new grads in a tight labour market

Unemployment levels in New Zealand are at a historic low, with the shortage of skilled workers in the ICT industry particularly acute.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2008

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Professional Development (PD) stories

You're invited: Live-stream to help hack your classrooms
Microsoft

You're invited: Live-stream to help hack your classrooms

Upcoming worldwide live-stream is offering educators the chance to be inspired to incorporate technology into their classrooms.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Teachers want to do more with digital technologies
Cloud Services

Teachers want to do more with digital technologies

New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 30th 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
You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective
Pedagogy

You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective

FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops
OMGTech

You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops

Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business
Digital Transformation

Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business

Leadership development firm, Aroha Leadership, is working to transform personal and business results through developing extraordinary leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education
EduTech

AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education

AUT University has opened a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tertiary Education Centre (STEM-TEC) in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
EduTech

Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website

A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013