EdTech news 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.