EdTech stories

“Recent events have re-enforced the importance of social context in learning, so collaboration, discussion, and teamwork are just as relevant in primary and secondary school as in vocational and higher education settings.”>>

The use of properly integrated educational technology can also lead to better student outcomes, more well-adjusted students, improved student retention, and more.>>

Neverware’s CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices. >>

Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.>>

Jamf has deployed new functionality across its suite of products that take advantage of Apple’s advances for businesses.>>

The Ricoh IWB is an all-in-one collaboration tool which provides flexible opportunities for users to connect.>>

SimPHARM, a state of the art simulation tool developed at the University of Otago and now commercially licensed by a United States-based company.>>

When you think of tech camps for kids, the North Island’s rugged surf spot Raglan may not be the first place that comes to mind – until now, at least.>>

New Zealand’s education sector needs to face up to automation and the way it will affect people’s jobs in years to come – and it needs to move quickly to do so.>>

Wisenet ITS Application Suite can be customised and configured to meet modern public education provider demands. >>

AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.>>

The TravelMate X514 is designed for business and commercial use, while the Chromebook Spin 13 aims for the growing classroom device market.>>

New Zealand edtech startup Kami has raised $1.5 million to help take the company to North America and beyond. >>

The global education landscape is changing, and Australia no exception. Michael Chetner explains how AI and the cloud will create a new way to learn. >>

A Hamilton tech innovator has scored a breakthrough deal with the Chilean government that will benefit 1500 disadvantaged students in Chile.>>

Teachers are overworked and underpaid – and to prepare our next generations for the tech evolutions, they need to be paid better.>>

Based in Sydney, the newly created position filled by Martin Strong is designed to support the company’s growth ambitions in the region.>>

Edtech company, Cohort Go, announced a major partnership with international student placement company, IDP Education.>>

Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.>>

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.>>

"We want to ensure our digital learning is equitable, purposeful and based on excellence for diverse students and families.">>

A chance to try a new gamification tool that encourages collaboration. Can you save the droid before his power cells are permanently drained?>>

LoopEd 2017 could be a great opportunity for Wellington educators looking for some professional development, and some mid-year inspiration.>>

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.>>