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Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Software-as-a-Service

Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows

Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
EduTech

New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Unitec tech hub gets underway
eLearning

Unitec tech hub gets underway

Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute's 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2015
OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Supply Chain

OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland

OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
Pond extends invites to educators...
N4L

Pond extends invites to educators...

Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Students stories

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype
Artificial Intelligence

Kiwi teen runs tech events to inspire students & help ditch the 'geek' stereotype

Year 13 student Lucy Chen has successfully taken tech to her fellow students, with eye-opening success through the NextGen Tech & Tech Talks events.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators
Social Media

'LinkedIn for Youth' platform launches for students, graduates and educators

The platform connects youth, educators, service providers and businesses together to support students through education, training and employment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
EduTech

Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings

Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn't the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2016
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
EduTech

One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped

One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016
NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Bright Sparks

NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards

Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Microsoft

Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs

Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 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
Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses
Shares

Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses

Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
EduTech

3D printers add a new dimension to technology

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 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
First schools sign up for N4L
EduTech

First schools sign up for N4L

More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Software helps students catch their dreams
EduTech

Software helps students catch their dreams

DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013