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Samsung Electronics at the forefront of EduTech in Australia
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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digital transformation
Samsung's innovative tech transforms education, enhancing engagement and learning across schools and universities.
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Education has gone digital: here’s how to drive student success
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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network infrastructure
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technology in schools
The sweet spot for EdTech occurs when the technology is fit for purpose and students and teachers know how to use the technology and get the most out of it.
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Library For All, AWS & Cognizant boost education for displaced Ukrainian children
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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managed services
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cloud services
AWS and Cognizant join forces to support the Library For All non-profit, which aims to help displaced Ukrainian children.
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SEVENmile partners with Dock Labs to authenticate certificates
Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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blockchain
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students
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certification
SEVENmile now officially issues fraud-proof certificates, allowing students to prove their skills and ensure immediate trust with employers.
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Snobal launches VR collaboration app for remote working and studying
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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vr
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remote working
Snobal launches Sphere, its VR collaboration app for remote and hybrid working, allowing users to meet, discuss and present in VR.
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New Zealand at serious risk of ruining digital future
Thu, 28th Jan 2021
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edutech
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nztech
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skills shortage
New Zealand's digital future is at serious risk due to a skills mismatch, impacting education, businesses, and the economy, warns a new survey.
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Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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edutech
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comptia
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digital education
CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.
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Huawei launches ICT Certification program in Asia Pacific
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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edutech
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it training
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digital education
Huawei launches certification program to develop ICT talent ecosystem in Asia Pacific region. Over 2,000 participants at first online event.
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Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
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Y Soft launches 3D printing solutions for education providers
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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digital education
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y soft
YSoft be3D Academy debuts premium 3D lessons to boost STEAM education in schools.
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Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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edutech
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micro-credentials
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victoria university
Victoria Uni and DIA partner to boost NZ digital service inclusivity with new course.
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How Kiwibank aims to enable greater digital inclusion
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Kiwibank partners with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide free digital banking training to empower Kiwis.
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Microsoft & Data#3 give at-risk youth a helping hand
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Data#3 & Microsoft boost training for at-risk youth at Melbourne City Mission.
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Digital divide anxiety as school year looms
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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edutech
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digital divide
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digital education
As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.
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LearnCoach closes $1.5m seed round
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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video
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e-learning
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digital education
The tutorials are designed for students who want to learn NCEA subjects but can’t make it to a physical classroom.
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The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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edutech
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opinion
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digital education
Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.
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Young Enterprise & BP launch STEM scholarship for students
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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bp
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digital education
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scholarship
NZ firms launch STEM scholarships for enterprising students.
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New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education
Sun, 18th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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n4l
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technology in the classroom
N4L has released an innovative solution to streamline the process of digital education and create more time for actual learning.
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IN PICS: Bett Asia 2016 - defining the future of education
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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edutech
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digitisation
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digital education
The Bett Asia 2016 summit took place this week, gathering all the leading policymakers, researchers and most forward thinking educators in APAC.
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Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won’t replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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digital education
Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.
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Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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edutech
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digital education
Transforming learning for the digital era has been the top agenda at this year’s Bett Asia 2016 summit - here's some of their invaluable findings.
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Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.
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Collaboration on education policy key to success
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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edutech
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cios
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digital education
Politicians need to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing education policy, says New Zealand principals’ Federation president.
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Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards - winners
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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awards
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digital education
Gisborne Boys' High School wins Supreme Award at PM's Education Excellence Awards for defying stereotypes and transforming lives.