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Digital Education stories - Page 2

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Y Soft launches 3D printing solutions for education providers
Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Y Soft has unveiled new 3D printing solutions for schools, featuring premium 3D lessons and an affordable 3D/2D EDU bundle to bolster STEAM education.
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Victoria University to launch digital services micro course
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Victoria University has teamed up with the Department of Internal Affairs to launch a digital accessibility micro-credential, starting 17 February 2020.
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How Kiwibank aims to enable greater digital inclusion
Wed, 17th Apr 2019
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Kiwibank partners with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa to provide free digital banking training to empower Kiwis.
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Microsoft & Data#3 give at-risk youth a helping hand
Mon, 8th Apr 2019
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Microsoft and Data#3 have teamed up with Melbourne City Mission to provide at-risk youth with cutting-edge tech training and employment-ready skills.
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Digital divide anxiety as school year looms
Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.
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LearnCoach closes $1.5m seed round
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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The tutorials are designed for students who want to learn NCEA subjects but can’t make it to a physical classroom.
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The STEM crisis: What the technology sector can do to help
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Lack of qualified STEM teachers in Australian schools is hindering students' access to quality education in science and maths.
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Young Enterprise & BP launch STEM scholarship for students
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Young Enterprise and BP have launched the BP Innovation Scholarship, awarding five NZD $1000 scholarships to Year 12 and 13 students excelling in STEM subjects.
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New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education
Sun, 18th Dec 2016
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N4L has released an innovative solution to streamline the process of digital education and create more time for actual learning.
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IN PICS: Bett Asia 2016 - defining the future of education
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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The Bett Asia 2016 summit took place this week, gathering all the leading policymakers, researchers and most forward thinking educators in APAC.
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Teachers never fear - Microsoft assures tech won’t replace you... yet
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Teachers are still crucial in the age of digital learning, according to Microsoft's Anthony Salcito. #Education #DigitalLearning #Teachers.
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Microsoft survey: The top skills students need for the future workplace
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Transforming learning for the digital era has been the top agenda at this year’s Bett Asia 2016 summit - here's some of their invaluable findings.
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Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.
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Collaboration on education policy key to success
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Politicians need to engage in more collaboration with the profession in developing education policy, says New Zealand principals’ Federation president.
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Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards - winners
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Gisborne Boys' High School wins Supreme Award at PM's Education Excellence Awards for defying stereotypes and transforming lives.
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Educators' lack of maths skills hampering children?
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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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.
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National standards have no place in classrooms of today
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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Denise Torrey, president of the NZPF, says standardised practices in schools are outdated and have no positive impact on children's learning.