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 "Striving for digital equity in education"
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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 "Striving for digital equity in education"
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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 "Striving for digital equity in education"
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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 "Striving for digital equity in education"
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EdTechNZ strives to see digital equity in education so all learners and educators have better access to digital tools, equipment, skills, and training, leading to better learner outcomes. In our report, Aotearoa EdTech Excellence, released in 2021, we raised two recommendations for government
October 4, 2022
EdTech NZ Newsletter | August 2022 The 2021 EdTechNZ Aotearoa EdTech Excellence white paper found that more than 90% of New Zealand EdTech businesses export or have ambition to export. Principal markets being the United States (26%) and Australia (24%), accounting for 50% of all NZ
August 26, 2022
Giving tamariki the opportunity to access and learn about virtual reality was the aim of a three-day wananga at Pākōwhai Marae. Tōnui Collab set up at Pākōwhai, located between Pātūtahi and Waituhi, and invited tamariki to experiment with virtual reality (VR) and create their own experien
August 21, 2022
Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia Orana, Noa’ia, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Mauri, Tenā Koutou Kātoa and warm Pacific greetings. The Annual Pacific Digital Stories showcase is taking place tomorrow, Saturday 30th July with a SOLD OUT session. This year’s th
July 29, 2022
A serious encounter with Ménière’s disease partway through his PhD studies was a life-changing event in more ways than one for Arash Tayebi. The inner ear disorder resulted in him losing the hearing in one ear and facing up to the possibility he could become deaf in the future. Studying at
July 29, 2022
It’s been a busy month for us at EdTechNZ. We launched our EdTech Directory, met with members, and hosted our EdTech Export Readiness webinar. Thank you to our speakers, Alana Pellow (ENZ), Duane Grace (Tiaki Limited), Peter Dong (ByteEd), Van Bah
July 28, 2022
Education is experiencing a technological revolution at the moment – and New Zealand companies are at the forefront. When Covid-19 forced thousands of schools and universities across Aotearoa to close their doors, it was technology that came to the rescue – and a lot of the technology that l
July 28, 2022
Lt, an innovative online learning platform created by Dunedin-based company ADInstruments, has received an honourable mention in the longstanding IMS Global Learning Impact Awards. These awards are administered by the IMS Global Learning Consortium, an international organization that seeks to ident
July 12, 2022
Despite significant growth and high demand globally for EdTech services and solutions, New Zealand’s EdTech exporters face several barriers on their export journey. To make it easier for our EdTech community to get to market quickly and achieve export success, we look at the insights and support
July 6, 2022