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Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
EduTech

Shouldering the responsibility of payment security

Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.

By Tristan Chiappini • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Affordable digital training that works for you
Marketing Technologies

Affordable digital training that works for you

Bringyourlaptop.com have made it easy and affordable for you to increase your digital skill set and get ahead of the competition.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Apple

Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift

Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai
Te Reo Māori

Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai

Ngātiwai Trust Board launches 3 interactive apps to tell traditional stories, with 14 students involved in their creation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014
Brave New World
Unified Communications

Brave New World

As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Literacy stories

80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?
Data Privacy

80 years of failed health reforms – can Health NZ break the mould?

Patients could see faster, fairer care if the overhaul works, but experts warn its success will hinge on funding, delivery and local buy-in.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude
Data Protection

Time to drop the 'she’ll be right' attitude

Thousands of New Zealanders face fraud and blackmail each year as many still skip basic online security steps, CERT NZ says.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs
Fintech

New Zealand ranked one of Asia Pacific’s fastest emerging fintech hubs

A stronger fintech climate has lifted Auckland into Asia Pacific’s top 25, with New Zealand now ranked 45th globally in a new index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 19th Jan 2020
ADIA welcomes Australian Government's greater focus on digital literacy
Digital Literacy

ADIA welcomes Australian Government's greater focus on digital literacy

ADIA welcomes Australian Government's commitment to digital literacy, aiming to reduce the digital divide and enable social and economic participation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2020
New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap
Deloitte

New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is investing in Australia's workforce development to address the country's skills gap and boost growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
New report offers a bold vision of a digital future
Robotics

New report offers a bold vision of a digital future

Sent to MPs and officials, the manifesto urges faster action on digital skills, broadband and cyber security to keep New Zealand competitive.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
eLearning

Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM

Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Schools

Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world

Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool
EduTech

Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool

Kiwi company Bud-e Digital has launched Bud-e Reading, the literacy product targeted at New Zealand students and designed to be exportable.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Digital literacy key focus of expert group
EduTech

Digital literacy key focus of expert group

A new 14-member expert group has been formed to enhance digital literacy in New Zealand schools, advising on modern tech integration and equitable access.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed
EduTech

Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed

Microsoft and the Ministry of Education will work together to address the lack of digital literacy amongst school leavers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
Demysifying ICT
Unified Communications

Demysifying ICT

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009