EdTechNZ News
The EdTech sector is growing at an unprecedented rate, with the U.S. market alone offering a staggering $2.2 billion opportunity.
26 September 2023
Industry News
Thoughts and reflections from the front line – a teacher’s voice in education technology
New Zealand, we are embarking on an exciting 10-year strategy called Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning. The purpose of this strategy is to guide the digital and data direction of New Zealand Government Education Agencies.
22 August 2023
EdTechNZ News
EdTech in the spotlight
JackBord Works provides tools to encourage students of all learning abilities and backgrounds, to engage with STEM and realise their potential through problem solving, creating solutions, collaboration and learning new skills.
22 August 2023
Industry News
MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete.
MyMahi supports young people to manage their school life and plan for their next steps beyond the school gates. “Students use MyMahi to keep track of their grades, find tertiary courses, create CVs, and find part time work. Because the profile belongs to the student it is transportable, allowing for an ongoing continuous build on … Continue reading "MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete."
25 July 2023
Industry News
Embracing the AI Revolution in New Zealand Schools: A Make-or-Break Decision for Education’s Future
As the AI revolution unfolds, digital literacy becomes more important than ever. It poses a crucial question to New Zealand schools: Will we embrace AI or shy away from it? This decision will undeniably impact how well our young people are equipped to become agents of change in shaping a better future for themselves and society.
28 June 2023
Industry News
Developing cyber security skills and promoting awareness of cyber careers
Grok Academy Limited (Grok) is a not-for-profit with an international remit offering online and unplugged coding, cyber security and digital literacy activities for students in primary and secondary school.
28 June 2023
EdTechNZ News
ASCILITE 2023 Conference
ASCILITE is the premier conference for the educational use of technologies in tertiary education and is happening in December. Registrations open soon and we would love for you to join us and explore with us the latest research and trends in digital education in NZ. As we ramp up to this event we are also in … Continue reading "ASCILITE 2023 Conference"
27 June 2023
Industry News
PACIFIC KIDS’ LEARNING
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS? Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids. In an era where Pacific languages … Continue reading "PACIFIC KIDS’ LEARNING"
03 May 2023
Industry News
Edtech in New Zealand Schools. Could our Kura be missing out? A conversation for Techweek
As an Across School Educational Leader and STEAM Coordinator, I have witnessed the value and benefits of integrating technology in education for both learners and educators. However, complex barriers still hinder access to technology by both students and teachers.
27 April 2023