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 "Expanding the diversity conversation beyond meetups"
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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 "Expanding the diversity conversation beyond meetups"
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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 "Expanding the diversity conversation beyond meetups"
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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 "Expanding the diversity conversation beyond meetups"
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Today, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is top of mind for most boards and executives. Many businesses have policies and initiatives in place to look at how they can improve D&I within their organisations. Unfortunately, a lot of these programmes are run by women for women and have been focus
May 31, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Last week I attended the launch of Construction Tycoon, the third in a series of educational games from Kiwi EdTech company Joy Business Academy. Not only is Construction Tycoon a great example of the gamification of learning, but it also shows how you can bridge the g
May 22, 2019
Kia ora Readers, Right now I’m really looking forward to Techweek, which starts on Monday 20 May. I block out the whole week as there are so many great events to choose from and it’s impossible to fit them all in! If you don’t have this in your diary already, get to the T
April 26, 2019
Auckland – Technology, which is crucial for New Zealand’s economic and social future, is in the hands of school children who are taking a massive interest in the country’s fastest growing sector, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. School students in every year n
April 10, 2019
Ngā mihi Readers, I’m loving these cooler Autumn days, but I’m not so sure my bees think the same. They are slowing down in preparation for the cooler months. I’m pleased to say that this side project has gone well, despite a few hiccups which included the early loss of my Queen (long l
March 27, 2019
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the Accelerator youth training programme at The Warehouse. This is off the back of their successful ‘Red Shirts in the Community’ programme and is being delivered in partnership with The Warehouse, Youth Hub and the Ministry of So
February 27, 2019
In April, Callaghan Innovation launches Scale-Up New Zealand, a free online platform with verified information on Aotearoa New Zealand’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Created from a model that is hugely successful overseas, Scale-Up New Zealand will make it faster and easier for ambitious bus
February 18, 2019
This year brings a lot of promise for EdTechNZ. We’re working on a series of events for 2019 across the country, including a number that will be delivered in partnership with member organisations, as well as the New Zealand Tech Alliance. Watch this space, we’ll be publishing an event calendar
January 23, 2019
Welcome to the final newsletter of 2018. Regardless of what the festive season means to you, I wish you all the best for the holidays and 2019.Maori TV recently broadcast an interesting feature on the digital future of education. The Raranga Matihiko programme delivers digital technologi
November 27, 2018