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Beware of tech for tech's sake warns education lecturer
Technology in the Classroom

Beware of tech for tech's sake warns education lecturer

Senior educational technology lecturer wants educators to make sure they use technology for the right reasons.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme
Education, Learning & Training

Te Papa's new lab to host exciting holiday programme

Te Papa's new Hīnātore learning lab will offer kids a chance to learn and have fun with immersive technologies.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017

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Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Kit for classroom or parenting
EduTech

Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Kit for classroom or parenting

The Osmo Genius Kit is a very sleek suite of games that players control with an innovative use of the iPad's front facing camera.

By Matthew Bain • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Microsoft crowns best two education partners
EduTech

Microsoft crowns best two education partners

New Era IT and pcMedia hailed as top education partners at Microsoft's NZ awards for their exemplary ICT services to schools.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup
Microsoft

Students to take on the world after taking out Imagine Cup

Microsoft took over Auckland University to showcase the 2017 Imagine Cup New Zealand finals, with GroupCram taking home the top prize.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Kiwibank invests in financial future of young Banqers
Fintech

Kiwibank invests in financial future of young Banqers

Virtual economy programme, Banqer, is thriving in New Zealand schools with over 30,000 students benefiting from Kiwibank funding.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Digital tech at the forefront of education direction
EduTech

Digital tech at the forefront of education direction

New Zealand Education Ministry prioritizes digital technologies at annual conference, acknowledging need for education system to keep up.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
New app seeks to fill gap in Maori language resources
eLearning

New app seeks to fill gap in Maori language resources

New app Pāpapa aims to empower families with te reo Māori, addressing the scarcity of resources for beginners and young learners.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
High school eSports teams to clash live for the first time
Gaming

High school eSports teams to clash live for the first time

The first high school eSports league in New Zealand kicks off tonight, with teams competing in League of Legends. Let the games begin!.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017