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Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education
EduTech

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Software defined everything: The way of the future
Storage

Software defined everything: The way of the future

Technavio forecasts a 32% CAGR in the SDx market by 2020, driven by the need for simplified network management and cost efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
eLearning is changing as we know it - but how?
EduTech

eLearning is changing as we know it - but how?

Hybrid learning, the convergence of processes, uptake of cloud-based solutions, and development of analytics are key trends impacting eLearning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband
Unified Communications

NZers 'chomping at the bit' for faster broadband

Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) connections are up 135% around the country, according to latest figures regarding the Government's UFB programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
How the internet is changing higher education as we know it
EduTech

How the internet is changing higher education as we know it

Internet revolutionizing education: online learning on the rise, classrooms changing, and new educators emerging, says research.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions
Virtualisation

Frost & Sullivan applauds VMware for education technology solutions

Frost - Sullivan recognizes VMware for its innovative education technology solutions, including the AirWatch teacher tools and Workspace Suite.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Digitisation of educational materials on the rise
Digitisation

Digitisation of educational materials on the rise

Digital instructional materials are set to take over print within the next three years, according to a new survey from MDR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt
eLearning

Free digital learning programme returns to the Hutt

Hutt City Council to offer free computer skills classes for residents with basic or no computer skills. Program starts 9 Feb.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Best online course provider revealed
eLearning

Best online course provider revealed

MoocLab, the online learning community website, has ranked more than 80 platforms that offer both academic and skill-based online courses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Online courses grow in popularity, user demand becomes more complex
EduTech

Online courses grow in popularity, user demand becomes more complex

The e-learning market is growing rapidly, with more Massive Open Online Courses as well as commercial online courses available around the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2016
Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success
EduTech

Better digital education the key to New Zealand's success

Cyber security is a challenging game for any organisation. Staying on top feels a little like bailing water from a leaking boat.

By David Eaton • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
EduTech

Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?

Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2015
$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school
EduTech

$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school

The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
EduTech

Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Red Hat goes virtual with local training
Open source

Red Hat goes virtual with local training

Red Hat has taken its training virtual with its latest program for channel partners and customers offering real-time training, online.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions
EduTech

Popular learning tool hits one billion study sessions

Quizlet has reached one billion study sessions completed, has more than 100 million user-created study sets, and is now used in every country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world
EduTech

Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world

Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Education Legislation Bill: the details
EduTech

Education Legislation Bill: the details

The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015