Technology
Stay updated on the latest trends, research, and discussions in the world of technology-based education.
Learn, share, and contribute as we navigate the exciting intersection of technology and education, transforming learning experiences and shaping the future of education.
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Apr- 2024 -8 April
Encouraging collaboration and creativity with AV solutions
Appropriate audio-visual equipment in schools can help foster collaboration, interactivity, communication and creativity.
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Mar- 2024 -4 March
Encouraging creativity and collaboration with AV equipment
Appropriate audio-visual equipment in schools can help foster collaboration, interactivity, communication and creativity.
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Sep- 2023 -11 September
Pedagogy for the 21st century
We investigate the latest in classroom tech and unpack how it can be used to strengthen teaching practices, and improve…
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Aug- 2023 -21 August
Building futures: CNC routers and laser cutters
At the intersection of art and science, find out how these machines can be used for creative expression and a…
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Jul- 2023 -17 July
Bridging the digital divide with Apple and Te Pūkenga
A new programme run by Apple and Te Pūkenga promises to help bridge the digital divide for Māori learners in…
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6 July
OPINION: The red flags around children’s screen time shouldn’t be just about content
Yes, there is such a thing as too much screentime, say paediatric physiotherapist Jullie Cullen and senior research fellow Dr…
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Apr- 2023 -24 April
Creating that wow factor: broadcasting studios for schools
All kids are creators! Encourage and develop these skills with a professional broadcasting facility at your school.
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Aug- 2022 -9 August
EdTech solutions bloom in 2022
EdTech has become a booming industry through the pandemic as various technologies stepped up to support different learning styles through…
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Jul- 2022 -5 July
Amplify learning with video-assisted classrooms
How do you use video content in the classroom? A video-assisted learning (VAL) approach can drive competency across the board…
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Mar- 2022 -7 March
Underwater STEAM dream on the world stage
There were hurdles along the way, propellers fell off and they had motor problems... but, a group of Hobsonville School…
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Feb- 2022 -15 February
Hybrid learning – free webinars
The Te Ako ā-Mangarau series aims to help you prepare for this type of teaching, and to develop a resilience…
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Dec- 2021 -6 December
Māori students design app to improve job-seeking for youth
Five rangatahi are addressing a gap in the market for a platform beyond the limits of traditional CVs, creating more…
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Nov- 2021 -30 November
Tech storage for 2022 and beyond
Not only does the amount of tech a school now holds provide a security risk of theft, it also inevitably…
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22 November
Major improvements to education data for iwi
A new dashboard features the ability to see patterns and trends for learners, making the data more effective at forecasting…
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22 November
Unis are using artificial intelligence to keep students sitting exams honest
Universities are increasingly using computer programs to supervise university students sitting their exams. Is this the future of testing?
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22 November
Algorithms can decide your marks…
Some of the greatest impacts of algorithmic decision-making are in education.
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16 November
Tradition carves the way for carpentry apprenticeships
Different cultures weave together in the work of carpentry students as they make traditional Māori weapons, known as taiaha, to…
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Oct- 2021 -14 October
Innovative online study option for future digital designers
Situating learners in a virtual workplace allows learners to develop practical workplace skills that they can easily apply to the…
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Aug- 2021 -31 August
Workshopping, laser cutters and CNC routers
The use of lasers has revolutionised the teaching, and associated areas of industry, of many subjects from food technology to…
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3 August
Work smarter! But how?
We’re all keen to ‘work smarter’ but what does this mean when it comes to making the classroom a smart…
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Apr- 2021 -6 April
Mobile phone bans in schools on the rise
More and more New Zealand schools are making the move to go phone-free, after positive benefits to learning have been…
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6 April
A brighter future for Freemans Bay School
To date, Freemans Bay School has generated more than 40 MWh of green energy...
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Mar- 2021 -30 March
Driving simulator in schools helps next gen drivers
A high-tech driving simulator developed in New Zealand for local driving conditions is being piloted in schools in 2021.
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30 March
Prime Minister’s trip down school memory lane
Jacinda Ardern paid a visit to her former school, which nears its 50th jubilee, and was reunited with her former…
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9 March
For Solway College solar power provides more than just financial benefits
The solar system deployed at Solway College not only provides financial benefits, but it also helps our nation by contributing…
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