Technology in the Classroom stories
Students outpace universities on essential AI skills
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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iam
Australian students see generative AI as vital for careers, but most say universities lag badly in teaching workplace-ready AI skills.
How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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edutech
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uc
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e-learning
Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.
Education has gone digital: here's how to drive student success
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
The sweet spot for EdTech occurs when the technology is fit for purpose and students and teachers know how to use the technology and get the most out of it.
Adobe: Gen Z don't feel prepared for a tech-driven workforce
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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edutech
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technology in the classroom
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skills shortage
93% of students and 78% of teachers agree that Gen Z would be better prepared for the future if they had a good understanding of technology.
Six tips for integrating tech in the classroom
Tue, 20th Jun 2017
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microsoft
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technology in the classroom
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digital citizenship
Discover six transformative tips from educator Eileen Heller on skilfully embedding tech into teaching for dynamic, student-centred classrooms.
Kura takes on solving global issues with 3D printing
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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3d printing
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the mind lab
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technology in the classroom
Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.
Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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apple
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digital literacy
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coding
Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.
Remote observation tech gives classrooms an Ocean view
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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edutech
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clean technologies
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climate change
Using tech-enabled ocean observation tools, a teacher in Hampton Hill School is bringing the science of the seas into her classroom.
Enabling e-Learning serves up new free digital resource
Mon, 8th May 2017
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e-learning
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3d printing
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te reo māori
Te Ara Whītiki is Enabling e-Learning's latest offering. It hopes to connect educators with the right advice for digital offerings across the sector.
Holidays are a great chance to think about tech for Term 2
Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
As Term 2 nears, teachers can leverage the school holidays to explore the SAMR model and effectively integrate digital technologies in the classroom.
Beware of tech for tech's sake warns education lecturer
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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technology in the classroom
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tablets
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pedagogy
Senior educational technology lecturer wants educators to make sure they use technology for the right reasons.
The future is now: Epson unveils new innovations for the modern classroom
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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digital signage
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byod
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printing
Epson's cutting-edge projectors and app revolutionise learning, promising interactive, BYOD-friendly classroom experiences.
Are iPads suitable for the classroom or are their days done?
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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apple
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ipad
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mobility
According to the Lewiston-Auburn Sun Journal, almost 90% of teachers and 74% of students preferred laptops over tablets.
Wearables in the classroom - it's all the rage
Thu, 26th May 2016
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edutech
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wearables
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e-learning
Schools worldwide are adopting wearables like smartwatches and VR headsets to enhance learning, with the market projected to surpass USD $6 billion by 2020.
Teachers feel technology improves classroom experience, but few implement it
Tue, 10th May 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
It has been revealed that the large majority of teachers believe technology helps facilitate learning, however a small minority effectively use it.
Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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schools
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cyclone computers
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mobility
Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.
Lessons on digital citizenship in the classroom vital
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
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edtech
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dte
Lessons in digital citizenship are crucial for students navigating the digital world, according to a new whitepaper from NetRef.
Is technology more important than textbooks?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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edutech
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tes global
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technology in the classroom
New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.
What do teachers need? Technology professional development, apparently
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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cloud services
48% of UK teachers feel that technology professional development is not timely for use in the classroom, says whitepaper by Cumulus Global.
New case study reveals benefits of BYOD collaboration in schools
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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uc
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byod
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collaboration
BYOD programmes in classrooms are benefiting students, as they adapt learning to the increasingly mobile nature of technology.