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AI project to revolutionis assessments & teacher workload

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Bolton College's AI project FirstPass offers significant advantages for formative assessments, improving student responses and reducing teacher workload.
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Kabuni launches immersive learning platform with 'Learn-to-Earn' model

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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EdTech firm Kabuni introduces Kabuni WIZARD, an immersive learning platform with a unique 'Learn-to-Earn' model for youths.
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CYPHER Learning introduces AI 360 for course creation

Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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CYPHER Learning unveils AI 360, an AI-aided suite for swift, personalised course creation for schools and businesses.
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Indian teachers co-design AI tool with Microsoft for enhanced learning

Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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Indian teachers collaborate with Microsoft Research on an AI tool, Shiksha copilot, to improve educational content.
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Groundbreaking AI tutor alleviates exam stress for Australian students

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Zookal introduces AI tutor 'Exam Prep Zookal Genius' to help students excel in exams, offering personalised learning at an affordable price.
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Adobe Express reaches over 43 million students and teachers

Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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Adobe Express for Education reaches over 43 million K-12 students and teachers worldwide, becoming a preferred choice for many educational organizations.
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40 Aussie schools sign up to sustainability teaching app

Fri, 5th Aug 2022
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Over 40 schools have signed up to a new online app that helps teachers to engage students in learning about sustainability throughout the curriculum.
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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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Aura InfoSec & University of Waikato seek talent for new Aura Professor of Cyber Security role

Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The new Aura Professor of Cyber Security will focus on risk assessment research and delivery, particularly in penetration testing.
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Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce

Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.
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Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools

Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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A joint effort between several secondary and tertiary institutes results in quality technology learning for high school students in Canterbury.
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Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows

Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.
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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
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Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech

Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
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School broadband hard work to deliver

Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.
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School conflict and the web: The real picture

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.