EdTechNZ News
What a month we’ve had at EdTechNZ. As part of the NZ Tech Alliance, we had the immense pleasure of being part of the team to bring Techweek to life. This year, Techweek launched the Tomorrow Expo, where on the final day the expo was open exclusively for school children to see tech in action and be inspired. We’re also proud … Continue reading "Highlights from Techweek23"
24 May 2023
EdTechNZ News
Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology.
Susana Tomaz | STEAM Coordinator Westlake Girls High School | Across School Lead – Pupuke Kāhui Ako at Ministry of Education of New Zealand An Ecosystem Approach to Education: Bridging Pathways, Empowering Teachers, and Cultivating Digital Innovators of Tomorrow, Locally In today’s rapidly evolving world, integrating digital technologies into the curriculum has become essential to … Continue reading "Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology."
24 May 2023
EdTechNZ News
Enroller | Co- Founders Michael Barry (CEO) and Andrew Harris (CPO) | Where international education connects and grows.
Enroller connects schools to education agents and families, streamlining the customer journey from discovery to arrival on campus and everything in-between; opening up the world of education opportunities for school-aged learners. ‘’Andy Harris and I believe that international education can transform the lives of our next generation and transform the world as a result,” says … Continue reading "Enroller | Co- Founders Michael Barry (CEO) and Andrew Harris (CPO) | Where international education connects and grows."
24 May 2023
EdTechNZ News
Invitation to participate in a Delphi Study into AI Literacy in the Curriculum
The recent advances in AI chatbots like ChatGPT have led to considerable interest in the influence of AI in education. So, while AI is not new, these developments have made apparent the need to support students to engage in a society where AI technologies have become more dominant. We, therefore, see AI literacy as something all students need.
21 May 2023
EdTechNZ News
EdTech in the spotlight
Established in Dunedin in December 2020, by two academics in the fields of human nutrition and computer science, Nutriblocks develops video games for nutrition education.
27 April 2023
EdTechNZ News
AkoTech | Director Peter Duncan | Inspiring and empowering the next generation of technology and STEM professionals.
AkoTech, formerly known as Codecamp, has just announced the release of the beta version of its learning platform, which teaches children and teachers how to code with virtual robotics. The company’s new immersive, AI, and gamified coding platform offers interactive lessons designed to simulate real-life robotics experiences, including a personal AI learning guide called PAIGE … Continue reading "AkoTech | Director Peter Duncan | Inspiring and empowering the next generation of technology and STEM professionals."
29 March 2023
EdTechNZ News
EdTech start-up Polymath one of only two NZ companies selected for Startmate’s 2023 Summer Accelerator
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08 March 2023
EdTechNZ News
Education and innovative technology
Kia ora, It’s been an exciting start to the year here at EdTechNZ. I’d like to introduce our two new co-chairs, Amy Bucher, Head of Education Products at ADInstruments, and Jude Hadfield, Managing Director of the New Zealand entity at TTRO. We’re very excited to have such powerful women join the leadership team and support our Deputy Chair, Alana … Continue reading "Education and innovative technology"
21 February 2023
EdTechNZ News
StepsWeb | Founder Ros Lugg | Changing lives through improving literacy.
Used in over half of New Zealand schools, StepsWeb is an online literacy and language programme, originally started to help struggling learners, particularly those with dyslexia. Founder, Ros Lugg, previously a language teacher, re-trained as a dyslexia/literacy specialist as a result of her two children, David and Andrew, being diagnosed with dyslexia. “In fact, they … Continue reading "StepsWeb | Founder Ros Lugg | Changing lives through improving literacy."
21 February 2023