Learning stories - Page 3
Two of ISACA's top cybersecurity courses are now available on-demand
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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ISACA launches on-demand cybersecurity courses, enhancing IT pros' skill development and career progression in a flexible format.
Thankyou CEO, Canterbury Uni youth counselor announced as speakers at Festival for the Future
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Canterbury Uni's youth counselor and Thankyou CEO to inspire at Festival for the Future, tackling crucial youth topics.
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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the mind lab
Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.
You're never too old to learn new technologies
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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digital banking
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elders
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online banking
ANZ and Age Concern team up to offer technology education to elderly citizens, aiming to help them embrace new banking technology.
Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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3d printing
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learning
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te papa museum
Te Papa's new Hīnātore learning lab will offer kids a chance to learn and have fun with immersive technologies.
IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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cloud services
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bi
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big data
Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.
Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Moodle is about to launch Project Inspire, which aims to collaboratively build learning analytics software that can fit into Moodle sites.
ERO urge educators to be aware of the importance of oral language
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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learning
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education review office
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Report reinforces importance of oral language development in enabling children to learn, says Education Review Office. Full report here.
Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.
Getting the best tools isn’t enough, says Salesforce
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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crm
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bi
Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.
Microsoft Australia Partner Awards: And the finalists are...
Wed, 6th Jul 2016
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microsoft
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licensing
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managed services
Finalists for this year's Microsoft Australia Partner Awards, drawn from nearly 200 entries across 20 categories, have been announced, and they are...
Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning
Wed, 18th May 2016
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collaboration
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learning
Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.
Teachers feel technology improves classroom experience, but few implement it
Tue, 10th May 2016
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e-learning
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learning
It has been revealed that the large majority of teachers believe technology helps facilitate learning, however a small minority effectively use it.
Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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finance, leasing & rental
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kids
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learning
Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.
University of Canterbury hosts future tech event for Kiwi students
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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cloud services
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smart machines
The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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monitors
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pro av
The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Blackboard and Moodle partner up, take LMS platform to the world
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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partner programmes
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open source
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learning
Moodle and Blackboard join forces to strengthen open source learning platform and support education providers worldwide.
Gamification gains traction in APAC region
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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gaming
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technology gifts
Gamification is becoming a significant investment for education providers and businesses around the world, according to a new Technavio report.
IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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learning
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entrepreneur
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accelerator
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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cloud services
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nz
One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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lms
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learning
Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.
Student information software in hot demand
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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learning
Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.
Wellington game makers launch new, future-focused app
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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gaming
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The NZ Council for Education Research has collaborated with Gamelab on a game aimed at getting people thinking about the future of education.