EdTechNZ News
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading "StepsWeb | Founder Ros Lugg | Changing lives through improving literacy."
21 February 2023
EdTechNZ News
Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology’
Thoughts and reflections from the front line - a teacher’s voice in education technology’
20 February 2023
EdTechNZ News
Looking ahead to 2023
As the year has been winding down, we’ve been busy behind the scenes preparing for another great year in 2023. Earlier last month, the EdTech executive council met in Wellington to host our annual strategy session to brainstorm how we can best serve our local EdTech community.
08 December 2022
EdTechNZ News
Financial Literacy Program Cracks Top 100
MoneyTime, the financial literacy program for 10-14 year olds, has been announced as one of the top 100 education innovations globally for 2022 by HundrED, a Helsinki based organisation that seeks and shares inspiring innovations from around the world in K12 education.
06 December 2022