Stories by Matthew - Page 3
Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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massey university
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essilor
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eye problems
New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.
Government invests in financial literacy education
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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financial literacy
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budgeting
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money management
Government invests $10.2m in financial education initiatives to equip young New Zealanders with money management skills.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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edutech
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clean technologies
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climate change
Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Tairua School builds problem-solving skills with TaiTECH
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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edutech
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coding
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stem
Tairua School launches innovation and technology academy TaiTECH, offering specialist training in construction, cookery, art, sports science, and design.
University brings robots to show and tell at Fieldays
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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robots
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agricultural technology
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auckland university
Horticultural robots set to revolutionize agricultural industries at Fieldays 2017, as robotics technology advances in New Zealand.
Apprentices get digital solution to the paperwork problem
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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e-learning
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apps
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trade
Tertiary provider comes up with app to help apprentices in their on-the-job experience. Late nights of paperwork soon to be a thing of the past.
Science is alive and well in South Auckland schools
Wed, 31st May 2017
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edutech
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healthtech
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science
Schools in South Auckland partner with STEM sponsors for new science projects, from beehive monitoring to robotic watering systems.
Polytechnics to play key role in science skills shortage
Wed, 31st May 2017
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polytechnics
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skills shortage
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stem
Lack of technical aptitude among science grads is causing a deficit of capability in the workforce, says a report by the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Reports of cyberbullying flood new support service
Wed, 31st May 2017
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cybersecurity
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
Netsafe receives over 900 online bullying complaints in six months, with misconceptions about their services arising.
Awards recognise outstanding ICT students in Wellington
Wed, 31st May 2017
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ict
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intergen
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weltec
ICT students at WelTec receive Intergen Young Achiever Awards for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the programme.
Te reo digital literacy essential for equitable future
Wed, 31st May 2017
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nztech
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core education
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te reo māori
Ministry of Education focuses on te reo and digital literacy to revive indigenous language and prepare for tech-driven future.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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computers in homes
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digital divide
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dei
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Teachers want to do more with digital technologies
Tue, 30th May 2017
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cloud services
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nzcer
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technology in the classroom
New research, from a survey of over 300 schools, finds a desire to work with digital technologies, but a need for more training to deliver it.
Chance for teachers to win 3D Printers with lesson plans
Tue, 30th May 2017
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3d printing
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technology in the classroom
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ultimaker
3D Printing is transforming education. Ultimaker challenges New Zealand teachers to create innovative lesson plans using 3D printing.
Online training could make New Zealand roads safer
Mon, 29th May 2017
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e-learning
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university of waikato
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road safety
Higher Ed and business worlds meet with hopes to improve road safety with innovative online driver education simulations and research.
Was education sector shortchanged by shortsighted budget?
Mon, 29th May 2017
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edutech
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microsoft
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education, learning & training
Concerns of a lack of investment in digital fluency and funding resound around a disappointed New Zealand Education sector.
You're Invited: Empowering young women to work with tech
Mon, 29th May 2017
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3d printing
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st cuthbert's college
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#girlsinnov8
Auckland college aims to encourage girls in tech with inspirational programme #Girlsinnov8. Registration open now! #GI8 https://goo.gl/AyDjk3.
Students need to be prepared for future automated workforce
Mon, 29th May 2017
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robots
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it automation
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point chevalier school
UK schools should focus on equipping students with problem-solving skills to stay ahead of automation, suggests MindKits CEO.
Tech takes courtside seat at secondary school basketball
Thu, 25th May 2017
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unitec
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glory league
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basketball
Auckland schools basketball competition introduces innovative tech to help players develop their skills on court.
No longer Sci-Fi, AI is something NZ needs to discuss
Wed, 24th May 2017
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ai
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nztech
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ml
Artificial Intelligence to be discussed at first New Zealand AI Forum. Tech leader Stu Christie urges people to learn about AI's potential.