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 "Executive Council Announced, AGM Update and more!"
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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 "Executive Council Announced, AGM Update and more!"
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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 "Executive Council Announced, AGM Update and more!"
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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 "Executive Council Announced, AGM Update and more!"
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EdTechNZ has just completed our second annual election of our Executive Council. Congratulations go out to returning council members: Annabel Robertson from Education New Zealand, David Glover from Unitec, Shane Kerr from Shane Kerr Consulting and Truman Pham
November 9, 2020
EdTechNZ’s Annual Meeting is upon us in October which means that it’s also election time for our Executive Council. To ensure our continued success, it is critical for us to have the support of a purposeful and engaged Executive Council. As such, we encourage you all to consider wh
September 23, 2020
Techweek may be over for another year and I hope you attended as many inspiring and informative events as possible. Artificial Intelligence featured prominently during Techweek2020 so we’ve collated the best Techweek TV highlights for you. Building Aotearoa’s Artificial Intelligence Cap
August 10, 2020
By Dave Moskovitz, Executive Council EdTech New Zealand Last week was Techweek2020, and I ran a series of EdTech showcases, interviewing NZ Education Technology companies. The highlight of the week for me was Tim Vaughan, the Chief Revenue Officer at Education Perfect talk
August 5, 2020
Techweek2020 is almost upon us (it begins next Monday) and there is a great line-up of EdTech, and education related events! This year’s programme is largely online, so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your couch. This provides a rare opportunity for people to join events regardless of geogra
July 21, 2020
We are in a time when the pace of change driven by new technologies looks set to accelerate like no other time in recent history and it is widely recognised technology will be critical in driving the recovery of the global economy. A huge part of that recovery will involve the education sector.
June 23, 2020
Xero’s cloud learning solution Xero Learn is an example of a success story which has emerged from the COVID-19 crisis. Xero Learn lead Michelle Taggart tells us more: Xero has seen a significant increase in adoption of cloud learning solutions through our EdTech tool, Xero Learn, and
June 22, 2020
This is the year for EdTech. Now more than ever there is the opportunity and the imperative to reshape how we deliver education. While the New Zealand education sector has responded well to the current challenges, it also saddens me a little to think that it took a world-changing event to trigger c
May 14, 2020
A new year and a new decade always presents the opportunity to look at things through a different lens and rethink our future. Here at EdTechNZ, we think now is that time for us. As part of this, it’s timely to remind our members that you will get out of your membership, what you put in. Graem
February 26, 2020