Learning stories - Page 2
Singapore's StarHub supports home-based learning students
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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StarHub has put its 20-year birthday celebrations on hold to concentrate on providing connectivity for some of Singapore’s most needy families.
IWD 2020 interview: Talend’s Helen Larcos
Sat, 7th Mar 2020
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women in technology
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learning
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data warehousing
On Int'l Women's Day, Helen Larcos discusses boosting female presence in tech & data warehousing.
Data#3 wins learning and development award two years running
Thu, 25th Apr 2019
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learning
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awards
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data#3
Chief Learning Officer magazine’s LearningElite programme honours the best organisations for learning and development.
Facebook launches mentorship feature
Thu, 15th Nov 2018
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facebook
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learning
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social network
Some Facebook Groups will people to connect with mentors and mentees based on specific topics of interest.
GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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app development
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web development
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learning
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.
NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning ‘games’ for kids
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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gaming
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technology gifts
The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.
Two of ISACA's top cybersecurity courses are now available on-demand
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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it training
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cybersecurity
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learning
ISACA has made two of its top training certifications available as on-demand, self-paced review courses.
No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year
Mon, 15th May 2017
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learning
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ministry of education
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prime minister's education excellence awards
Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.
Don't leave learning the latest tech to millennials
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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3d printing
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learning
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the mind lab
Tech Toolbox offers adults the chance to catch up with the latest technology and learn skills children are already fluent in.
You're never too old to learn new technologies
Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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cloud banking solutions
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learning
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online banking
ANZ and Age Concern team up to offer technology education to elderly citizens, aiming to help them embrace new banking technology.
Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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3d printing
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learning
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te papa museum
Te Papa's new Hīnātore learning lab will offer kids a chance to learn and have fun with immersive technologies.
Moodle to launch learning analytics software Project Inspire - and it needs your help
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Moodle is about to launch Project Inspire, which aims to collaboratively build learning analytics software that can fit into Moodle sites.
Auckland Uni embraces innovative digital learning platform for student success
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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lms
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auckland university
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learning
The University of Auckland is the first institution in Australasia to launch Canvas, a new digital learning platform for students and staff.
Getting the best tools isn’t enough, says Salesforce
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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crm
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martech
The tool that Salesforce uses to get new users up-to-speed quickly.
Wellington girls college backs 21st century learning
Wed, 18th May 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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learning
Wellington's Samuel Marsden Collegiate School opens new building designed for 21st century learning, encouraging skills for future jobs.
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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learning
It has been revealed that the large majority of teachers believe technology helps facilitate learning, however a small minority effectively use it.
Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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finance, leasing & rental
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learning
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kids
Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.
University of Canterbury hosts future tech event for Kiwi students
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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smart machines
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university of canterbury
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learning
The University of Canterbury is hosting a week-long camp for Kiwi students interested in robotics and renewable energy.
New iPad app for 'struggling readers' launched
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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smartphones
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monitors
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pro av
The app has been designed to deliver an individualised reading coaching to beginning readers, struggling readers, and English language learners.
Blackboard and Moodle partner up, take LMS platform to the world
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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partner programmes
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open source
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learning
Moodle and Blackboard join forces to strengthen open source learning platform and support education providers worldwide.
Gamification gains traction in APAC region
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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edutech
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gaming
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technology gifts
Gamification is becoming a significant investment for education providers and businesses around the world, according to a new Technavio report.
IDEAStarter: Giving budding young Auckland entrepreneurs a chance
Thu, 10th Mar 2016
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learning
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innovation
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startup
Entries are now open for the second annual IDEAStarter competition, encouraging young Aucklanders to bring their business ideas to life.
Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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it training
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lms
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learning
Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.
Student information software in hot demand
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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cloud services
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learning
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telecommunications
Student information systems are being more readily adopted by schools, thanks largely to advancements in cloud computing and the growth of mobiles.