Education, Learning & Training stories
Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.
Turnitin's new technology, Revision Assistant, encourages students to revise more often and improve their essays, according to pilot release.
Lower Hutt could host NZ's pioneering TechShop, a haven for creative tech, pending a Hutt Council viability study.
Samsung unveils innovative STEM education tools to boost pupil engagement and team skills, offering immersive tech-led learning experiences.
Sharp has announced the release of a new interactive whiteboard for the classroom, just in time for a new school year.
Microsoft has teamed up with St Andrew's College to help the educators and students get the most out of technology in the classroom.
A number of education technology start-ups have arrived on the scene, with many attracting attention for their innovative solutions.
Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.
Blackboard's latest update to Moodlerooms brings new features and predictive analytics to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Among five emerging types of learning, microlearning shows the highest rate of adoption - and arguably the greatest potential for growth.
Businesses run the risk of implementing the wrong technologies, and even the right systems can disrupt operations if not managed effectively, says Concur.
Educators and institutions are facing growing challenges, particularly by the way of limited funding and training, and close mindedness.
Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.
The NZ Council for Education Research has collaborated with Gamelab on a game aimed at getting people thinking about the future of education.
The research shows 89% of New Zealand's Year 7-10 teachers think the advantages of the job clearly outweigh the disadvantages.
Veeam will launch its certified engineering program in Australia next week as the vendor seeks deeper relationships with local partners.
Veeam is recruiting its first in-country NZ field marketing manager as the company looks to deepen its relationships with the local channel.
Blackboard releases Maori version of Bb Student, enabling students to stay updated on their academic progress.
SoftMaker says as part of its education drive, it is upping support for educational institutions worldwide by providing its software free of charge.
Vodafone is offering scholarships to young New Zealanders to pursue a career in technology, valued at up to $20,000 each.