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Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce
Customer Relationship Management

Getting the best tools isn't enough, says Salesforce

Salesforce's Trailhead revolutionises user expertise, advancing careers whilst mastering their expanding software suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning
Microsoft

STEM learning flourishes in world of flipped learning

STEM education leaps ahead as teachers harness flipped learning and tech, breaking through past barriers for lively, effective classes.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'
eLearning

LinkedIn launches online learning platform to tackle 'ever-shrinking shelf-life of skills'

LinkedIn is hoping to make it easier for businesses and professionals to boost their professional skills, with the launch of LinkedIn Learning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ
Unified Communications

Spark joins fight against digital exclusion in NZ

Spark's Jump service tackles digital divide, making home broadband in NZ affordable at $15/month, welcoming low-income families online.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
PC vendors: Shape up or ship out
Health Technologies

PC vendors: Shape up or ship out

PC vendors face a stark choice and must decide between overhauling their businesses or leaving the PC market, according to Gartner.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom
Microsoft

Cool Ideas to get started with Office 365 in your classroom

In this post, I will share some of the productivity elements of Office 365 classroom that have helped make my teaching life easier!.

By Trent Ray • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources
Hyperscale

Amazon Inspire, a free service for digital educational resources

Amazon unveils Inspire, a cost-free trove of digital educational materials, bolstering its pledge to aid teachers and digitize learning.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?
EduTech

Is the gap between education technology suppliers and end users increasing?

EdTech innovation surges, yet end users struggle to keep pace in an ever-evolving, crowded digital learning landscape.

By Phil Maddocks • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global
eLearning

Victoria University joins edX platform to take online learning global

Victoria University is about to take higher education around the globe in partnership with the world's top academic institutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara
Auckland Council

Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion
Unitec

The Mind Lab + NEXT Foundation award teacher for digital learning passion

Award honours Desirè Truter's dedication to digital teaching at The Mind Lab, inspiring leaders in NZ education.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016
Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone
Schools

Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone

NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
EduTech

$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools

Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2016
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
EduTech

MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement

Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016
Auldhouse launches NZ's premier remote ICT training course
Information Communication & Technology

Auldhouse launches NZ's premier remote ICT training course

Auldhouse is the first New Zealand company to offer live online training in ICT and tech training is coming to local businesses.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
BigAir ups its cybersecurity play with $7 million CyberHound buy
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

BigAir ups its cybersecurity play with $7 million CyberHound buy

BigAir Group acquires cybersecurity service provider CyberHound in a $7 million deal to expand its addressable market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365
eLearning

Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365

Hapara on the Office 365 platform gives educators the tool they need to enable visibility, personalised learning & safety in this digital environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016