05 November 2024
Submission by EdTechNZ to Ministry of Education Our submission is based on member insights into the role of digital technologies reshaping education for students and educators. Members expressed optimism about technology’s potential to create a more inclusive and forward-focused education system, but they also identified challenges that need to be addressed. To maximise digital technology … Continue reading "Universal Design for Learning"
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24 October 2024
Kia ora, As we power through the final quarter of 2024, there are still plenty of wonderful opportunities to connect with the EdTech and education community, grow your network, and access support for you and your business. There’s still time to register for the Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) briefing on 6 November, hosted by the Ministry … Continue reading "Universal Design for Learning"
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23 October 2024
In my March blog, I highlighted the urgent need for an AI framework for New Zealand schools. At that time, I was four months into my Master’s in Technological Futures with AcademyEX, focused on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED), and gaining valuable insight into AIED through my international network. Now, seven months later – just … Continue reading "Universal Design for Learning"
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23 October 2024
If you’re in the business of developing ’EdTech’, you’ve probably heard about Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S). But what exactly is it, and why is it so important for schools – and for you as a supplier? ST4S is the trans-Tasman initiative that evaluates digital products used in schools and kura to ensure they meet … Continue reading "Universal Design for Learning"
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An important framework within the New Zealand curriculum over the last decade has been the universal design for learning; a flexible and inclusive approach to teaching and learning that is underpinned by the intent to allow akonga (learners) to participate and engage with learning in a manner that
June 29, 2022
EdTech vendors are invited to the first international qualitative study examining views from the sector on cybersecurity matters. The objective of the study is to identify common challenges and practices among EdTech vendors with regards to cybersecurity controls and frameworks. Taking
June 20, 2022
Future of Education and Workforce are launching the world’s largest community of global impact leaders, working towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. We invite you to join us, leading executives and investors from around the world at one of 12 in-person and 3 virtual summits to deep
June 20, 2022
TechWeek22 New Zealand’s technology and innovation sectors are growing rapidly and Techweek fosters that growth by providing the national ecosystem with a week-long opportunity for connection and collaboration. With over four hundred virtual and face to face events tak
June 2, 2022
EduTECH is a two-day conference and expo which ‘brings together educators and solution providers to exchange and explore ideas, techniques, and technology, with the aim of improving teaching, training and learning and raising the education standards in Australia and the world.’ Participa
May 23, 2022
Identifying dangers and opportunities affecting the lives and life chances of tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people). https://vimeo.com/712670907 Digital Citizenship is an evolving concept and focuses on the different ways that digital technology affects the lives and life ch
May 22, 2022
CRISPR in the classroom: Global life science and clinical diagnostics leader Bio-RadTM Laboratories partners with Dunedin-based ADInstruments to bring cutting-edge technology into the hands of students. Dunedin, Otago, 2 May 2022 A new teaching technology partnership gets students hands-onwith a
May 12, 2022
With TechWeek22 less than a month away the week's theme of Connecting for a better tomorrow resonates with an EdTech community working to support learners, educators and the education system both in Aotearoa and around the world. At its heart, connecting for anything better requires
April 27, 2022
Welcome to our new Executive Director, Alison Mackie, who starts with us on the 1st of April 2022. Alison also works with BlockChainNZ and the New Zealand IoT Alliance and has a Master of Teaching and Learning, so she is well equipped for the role. Alison will be a great ad
March 30, 2022