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Education stories - Page 15

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Bystander effect in cyberbullying
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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cyberbullying
A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.
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Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.
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Why digital technologies are used for learning
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.
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And the Blake Leader Award goes to... Nanogirl
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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auckland university
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Dr Michelle Dickinson, otherwise known as ‘Nanogirl’, has been awarded a Blake Leader Award for outstanding leadership at a ceremony in Auckland.
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High tech studio opens for Dunedin students
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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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.
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Technology in the classroom: Priming students for the workforce
Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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Educators that utilise technologies and encourage their students to use the tools in different ways are preparing them for workplaces of today.
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Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.
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Public WiFi and BYOD a backdoor route for cyberattacks
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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mobility
Companies need security measures to protect against cyber criminals accessing information & networks through activities staff may think are harmless.
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Iwi extends education strategy with Computers in Homes
Mon, 25th May 2015
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māori
In partnership with Computers In Homes (CIH), an iwi at the top of the South Island has extended its Learning and Development strategy.
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VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning
Wed, 20th May 2015
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The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.
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Moodle gets a makeover
Thu, 14th May 2015
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Moodle has released version 2.9 of its open source learning platform, boasting improved navigation and new activities.
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NZQA to discuss digital assessment in schools
Thu, 14th May 2015
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NZQA plans to increase digital assessment in schools, reflecting the need to keep pace with technology, says deputy chief executive Richard Thornton.
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N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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Kiwi educators to turbocharge teaching at N4L's free Pond workshop during the 'Beyond Broadband' expo.
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New boss for New Zealand Council for Educational Research
Tue, 12th May 2015
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learning
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The board of the country’s national educational research organisation has appointed Graeme Cosslett to the role of director and chief executive.
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Kiwi educators: How are you using technology?
Thu, 7th May 2015
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Educators need to evaluate how they’re using technology, and look at whether their choices are accelerating learning, or making a student passive.
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Microsoft asks: Is technology hindering or helping education?
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft explores whether technology is hinder or help education at event in Auckland. New research suggests it can do both.
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Girls, opportunities abound in tech sector
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Michelle Dickinson, also known as NanoGirl, has been named as a Bright Sparks ambassador, and is encouraging girls to get involved in technology.
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Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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cloud services
The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.
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Scholastic sells off EdTech business
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Scholastic Corporation has sold its Educational Technology and Services (EdTech) business to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company for $575 million.
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Kiwis, get on board: EdTech market explodes
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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edtech for export
EdTech for Export is hosting an eT4e conference this June in Wellington, with the aim of encouraging industry collaboration and networking.
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Problem solving in a modern world
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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core education
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education
Core Education is hosting an event this June for educators who are focused on how to create a learning experience that suits the modern world.
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Ministry videos to help deaf education
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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guidance
The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.
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Top ten technology trends impacting NZ schools
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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education
Core Education has identified ten key digital technology trends, within key areas of change, that are impacting all aspects of education in NZ.
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HP launches competition for rural Kiwi schools
Wed, 22nd Apr 2015
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rural schools
HP has partnered with Rural Women New Zealand to officially launch its second annual Rural Schools Competition for small Kiwi schools.