Digital Literacy stories - Page 4
National Coding Week focuses on how AI is impacting coding
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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National Coding Week highlights the transformative role of AI in coding, with experts urging updated education to prepare future developers for AI-generated code.
The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms
Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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ai
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education, learning & training
Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.
Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ai
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digital literacy
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user interface
Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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software development
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digital literacy
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
Ashurst reveals time-saving benefits of generative AI trials
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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Ashurst's Vox PopulAI report reveals time-saving benefits from generative AI trials, with tasks seeing up to 80% reduction.
Addressing New Zealand's productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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digital literacy
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mbie
New Zealand's productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools
Tue, 28th May 2024
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google
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digital literacy
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mobility
Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.
TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
Fri, 10th May 2024
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edutech
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martech
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education, learning & training
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 8th May 2024
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e-learning
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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edutech
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clean technologies
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education, learning & training
Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
New Zealand's academyEX wins global award for innovative Edtech platform
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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edtech
New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.
AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.
HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion
Sun, 5th Nov 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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partner programmes
HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.
Why we should listen to Gen-Z's cybersecurity literacy need
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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digital literacy
There's no advancement in IT without cybersecurity at the front, and these young adults have a skill gap in the area.
Cybersecurity hackathon aims to boost digital awareness
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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digital literacy
Global cybersecurity provider Secureworks is hopes growing digital literacy will also boost interest in the field.
Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.
Affordable digital training that works for you
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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martech
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microsoft
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adobe
Bringyourlaptop.com have made it easy and affordable for you to increase your digital skill set and get ahead of the competition.
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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massey university
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digital literacy
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opinion
Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.