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You're Invited: Explore cutting edge edtech and pedagogy

Upcoming edtech conference hopes to share insights with the education sector and connect educators with leading tech players.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017

Microsoft

You're invited: Live-stream to help hack your classrooms

Upcoming worldwide live-stream is offering educators the chance to be inspired to incorporate technology into their classrooms.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Cloud Services

Teachers want to do more with digital technologies

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.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

NZTech

Techweek '17 shared tech world with Kiwis, 2018 is next

Techweek '17 is over but not forgotten, hopefully educators were able to take a piece of tech knowledge home from 'class' this year.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

Pedagogy

You're invited: A chance to flip your perspective

FlipCon New Zealand aims to convert sceptical teachers to the benefits of flipped classrooms. Will they be persuaded? #education #flippedlearning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

eLearning

New online logbook and work time refresher course

Drivers face fewer fines and demerits as a new module helps employers train staff on logbooks, work time and NZTA rule changes.

By Geoff • 1 min read • Sun, 7th May 2017

OMGTech

You're Invited: OMG free digital confidence workshops

Teachers across New Zealand are being invited to attend hands-on workshops to prepare for next year's digital technology curriculum changes.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

eLearning

Site Safe launches online learning

Workers renewing Site Safety Cards can now choose a blended course that combines online modules with classroom time for greater flexibility.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Digital Transformation

Kiwi company employs aroha to tailor leadership within business

Leadership development firm, Aroha Leadership, is working to transform personal and business results through developing extraordinary leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017

Education, Learning & Training

New scholarship for women in construction

Women in construction will be able to apply for full funding towards a safety certificate, with applications opening on 1 July.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 19th Mar 2017

EduTech

AUT University opens new centre... Boosts NZ science and tech education

AUT University has opened a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Tertiary Education Centre (STEM-TEC) in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014

EduTech

Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website

A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014

Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013

Global Stories

Professional Development (PD) stories

Robotics

You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more

Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Ulearn

The call goes out to educators ready to inspire at uLearn

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?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Google

Wellington in for exciting tech PD this school holiday

EdTechTeam Wellington Summit set to inspire teachers with expert speakers & innovative sessions in technology and education.

By Matthew Bain • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Digital Transformation

How CIOs can become more fit for their digital business roles

CIOs need to make New Year's resolutions to become more effective leaders in the digital era, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017

What new graduates need to know

New LinkedIn survey reveals three-quarters of under-30s feel overqualified for entry-level jobs, sparking debate on millennial work ethic and leadership skills.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 30th May 2013