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Bystander effect in cyberbullying
EduTech

Bystander effect in cyberbullying

A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering
EduTech

Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering

Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Why digital technologies are used for learning
EduTech

Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up
EduTech

Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up

The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015
Public WiFi and BYOD a backdoor route for cyberattacks
EduTech

Public WiFi and BYOD a backdoor route for cyberattacks

Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes
EduTech

Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes

In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 25th May 2015
Moodle gets a makeover
EduTech

Moodle gets a makeover

Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Education, Learning & Training stories

And the Blake Leader Award goes to... Nanogirl
EduTech

And the Blake Leader Award goes to... Nanogirl

Dr Michelle Dickinson, otherwise known as 'Nanogirl', has been awarded a Blake Leader Award for outstanding leadership at a ceremony in Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
High tech studio opens for Dunedin students
EduTech

High tech studio opens for Dunedin students

A new High Tech Youth Network studio has opened at Dunedin's Carisbrook School - this is the first of its kind to open in the South Island.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
Equipping the educator sector for success: ​Cyclone goes Platinum with HP's Enterprise Group
HP

Equipping the educator sector for success: ​Cyclone goes Platinum with HP's Enterprise Group

The ways in which we are learning is evolving. The new digital environment is empowering learners and teachers as never before.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Collaboration on education policy key to success
EduTech

Collaboration on education policy key to success

Politicians need to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing education policy, says New Zealand principals' Federation president.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards - winners
EduTech

Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards - winners

Gisborne Boys' High School wins Supreme Award at PM's Education Excellence Awards for defying stereotypes and transforming lives.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Technology in the classroom: Priming students for the workforce
EduTech

Technology in the classroom: Priming students for the workforce

Educators that utilise technologies and encourage their students to use the tools in different ways are preparing them for workplaces of today.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Educators' lack of maths skills hampering children?
EduTech

Educators' lack of maths skills hampering children?

A new report reveals New Zealand's Numeracy Development Project has failed to improve maths performance in schools, citing teachers' lack of basic maths skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
National standards have no place in classrooms of today
EduTech

National standards have no place in classrooms of today

Denise Torrey, president of the NZPF, says standardised practices in schools are outdated and have no positive impact on children's learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015
VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning
EduTech

VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning

The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
EduTech

NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools

NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015
N4L hosts free Pond workshop
EduTech

N4L hosts free Pond workshop

This week, Kiwi teachers can join a free N4L workshop on Pond at the Beyond Broadband expo, UCOL Whanganui, to enhance collaborative learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015