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 "New look for lockdown"
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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 "New look for lockdown"
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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 "New look for lockdown"
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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 "New look for lockdown"
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I hope that lockdown finds you, your family and whanau safe and well! Welcome to our new format newsletter. If this goes well, we’ll stick to this and build on it – feedback is always welcome. In the news New regulations for China’s education sector are likely to have ramifications f
August 26, 2021
In August, EdTechNZ will be calling for nominations for five seats to sit on our Executive Council (EC). We are looking for people who are passionate about lifelong learning, global education, honouring the intent of Te Tiriti, and learning and education technology, and how it can be creatively
July 28, 2021
Mid-June, EdTechNZ held two events in Wellington and Auckland respectively.The first was the AI in the classroom event in Wellington and guests were treated to a great discussion from the panel with our very own Duane Grace and Alana Pellow representing EdTechNZ. Great to also have a student and a
June 25, 2021
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking tech companies from Australia and New Zealand who are considering the UK for international expansion. The selected group will join the official hybrid mission to London Tech Week in September 2021. LTW is Europe’s la
June 23, 2021
Wednesday finds us smack in the middle of our biggest event of the year - Techweek!Techweek’s theme this year “Connecting for a better future” is a timely reminder that this is what EdTechNZ is all about. In these disrupted times; EdTech’s, Educators and Students are all looking for sm
May 25, 2021
Techweek is fast approaching and this year there are a number of EdTech related events. EdTechNZ have three events, each showcasing four EdTech start-ups, showing how they are changing the world. EdTech Showcase Monday, EdTech Showcase Wednesday and EdTech Showcase Friday.
April 29, 2021
The biggest opportunity for the Education sector and EdTechs over the last year has probably been remote learning at scale. This goes beyond simply delivering content and classes via video conferencing tools, and flips things from the model of distance learning merely being a PlanB, to digital lear
March 30, 2021
Techweek2021 is fast approaching. This year’s theme is “Connecting for a Better Future”. The EdTechNZ team would love to see some education technology sessions and this year’s theme is well aligned to the EdTech sector. After all, Education is the foundation on which all of N
February 23, 2021
As the year comes to a close, this is always a good time to reflect, as well as an opportunity to look forward. For a lot of us it’s been a challenging year, while at the same time it has also presented a great opportunity for the EdTech’s as well as the consumers of education technology to
December 7, 2020