Stories by Matthew - Page 5
Tokelau's education system to be brought into 21st Century
Wed, 17th May 2017
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massey university
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technology in the classroom
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solar power
Education in the remote Tokelau atolls is being modernised with the help of Massey University, bringing the nation's schools into the digital age.
Math trail sets Waikato on learning journey with bot buddy
Tue, 16th May 2017
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
New educational trail enables people to recognise and be intrigued by the mathematics all around them. Opening their eyes to maths and its usefulness.
We can stop our students being harmed by 'Blue Whale'
Tue, 16th May 2017
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netsafe
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digital citizenship
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blue whale
Dangerous online game threatens young people in New Zealand, schools urged to defend against it. Blue Whale linked to self-harm and suicide.
Students can tell Wagbot about their problems at school
Tue, 16th May 2017
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uc
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martech
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agentic ai
A new chatbot, Wagbot, has been launched to help students and parents in New Zealand with school problems. The bot uses AI to learn and provide advice.
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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e-learning
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open polytechnic
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
NZ teacher using ocean-tech in classroom to present in France
Mon, 15th May 2017
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technology in the classroom
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ocean observers
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hampton hill school
New Zealand teacher, Carol Brieseman, will discuss using ocean observation in the classroom at the Ocean Observers workshop in Brest, France.
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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ministry of education
Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
COOLs are coming and Te Kura is ready for the change
Mon, 15th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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edtech
Communities of Online Learning move closer to reality as Education (Update) Amendment Bill passes final reading. Te Kura ready for the transition.
Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout
Thu, 11th May 2017
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uc
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chorus
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dei
Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen
Thu, 11th May 2017
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edutech
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uc
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e-learning
We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn
Thu, 11th May 2017
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ulearn
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core education
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pd
Take the chance to inspire others this year. What have you had success with? What hasn't worked? What are you keen to explore and discuss with others?.
You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective
Thu, 11th May 2017
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pedagogy
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flipped classrooms
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flipcon
FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.
Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey
Wed, 10th May 2017
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digital divide
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dei
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spark jump
Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
Tech to help dyslexic students wins teen startup sprint
Wed, 10th May 2017
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startup weekend
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dyslexia
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mashup
Teen start up weekend Mashup happened last weekend. This year's winners came up with an exciting, tech-based product to help dyslexic students.
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Tue, 9th May 2017
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massey university
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te reo māori
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maori in tech
James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.
How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
Tue, 9th May 2017
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3d printing
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edtech
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techweek
A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.
Māori digital startup finalists prepare to meet judges
Tue, 9th May 2017
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māori
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digmyidea
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startups
Finalists for DIGMYIDEA Māori Innovation Challenge, a competition to incubate digital startups, have been announced in New Zealand.
STEMM should be backed by understanding of communication
Tue, 9th May 2017
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ai
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stem
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communication studies
Advances in tech demand new ethical leadership, says Open Polytechnic prof. Communication studies fill gaps left by STEM.
Online projects to raise awareness this Road Safety Week
Mon, 8th May 2017
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#slowdown
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road safety
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student safety
Road Safety Week in New Zealand encourages schools to go online to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding near schools #SlowDown.
Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele
Mon, 8th May 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.