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Gamemaker

Students get chance to work with new game design engine

Wed, 24th May 2017
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YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.
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You're invited: Free webinar PD on robots coding and more

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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robots
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e-learning
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3d printing
Educators invited to free webinar on using edtech in the classroom, featuring 3D printing, coding and robotics. Don't miss out! #edtech.
Marcel

Programmer ignites students' creative spark with game design

Mon, 22nd May 2017
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digital entertainment
Company-X programmer Marcel van de Steeg inspired Hamilton students with a game design workshop, igniting a creative spark that inspired him in return.
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New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer

Fri, 5th May 2017
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Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
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Industry experts to share insights at free code conference

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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computer science
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partner conference
Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.
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Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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apple
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apple iphone
Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.
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Learning to code gets even easier with Apple's Swift Playgrounds

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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Swift Playgrounds now speaks five more languages, making coding fun and accessible to an even wider audience on iPad.
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Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager

Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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recruitment
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coding
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opinion
Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.
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Microsoft: Seven ways to figure out this coding thing

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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online tools
Microsoft unveils seven stellar strategies to demystify coding for beginners and educators, from games to online courses.
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Apple's Swift Playgrounds App wants to teach you how to code

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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coding
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technology gifts
Apple has announced Swift Playgrounds, its new iPad app that the company says will make it easier and fun for anyone who wants to learn to code.
Female coder

Waikato of University hosts free coding workshops for girls

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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The University of Waikato is hosting computing workshops for girls, with the aim of encouraging female students to consider a career in IT.
Coding

Students and teachers offered free coding workshop

Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
Class robot

Your invitation: ULearn Permission to Play

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
CORE Education's popular ULearn educators' conference is back for 2015, pushing the boundaries of educational possibility and showcasing new tech.
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InternetNZ's new grants round open for applications

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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internetnz
InternetNZ is offering community grants to fund projects that support better access and use of the internet in New Zealand.
Coding

UFB expo to teach kids programming

Tue, 12th May 2015
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coding
Local fibre company Ultrafast Fibre Limited is hosting a three-day expo in Whanganui to teach children how to create online games.
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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi

Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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schools
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nmit
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.