Digital Literacy stories
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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
2 days ago
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Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.
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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Last week
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
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Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
Last week
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edutech
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ml
Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global
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martech
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software development
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coding
Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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Australian teachers struggle with digital technologies curriculum
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digital literacy
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digital divide
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support
A new report reveals that two-thirds of Australian educators are struggling to implement the nation's Digital Technologies Curriculum, calling for urgent support and action.
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Doctors urged to tackle rising cyber threats in healthcare
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital literacy
As cyber attacks surge, doctors warn clinics to protect operations, with some even considering a return to paper records.
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Ashurst reveals time-saving benefits of generative AI trials
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digital transformation
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ai
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digital literacy
Ashurst's Vox PopulAI report reveals time-saving benefits from generative AI trials, with tasks seeing up to 80% reduction.
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How connected schools are reducing the strain on overloaded teachers
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e-learning
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edutech
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collaboration
Connected schools in Australia are easing the teacher shortage crisis by leveraging technology to enhance classroom connectivity, collaboration, and learning experiences.
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Addressing New Zealand’s productivity crisis by tapping into digital skills
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digital transformation
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mbie
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digital literacy
New Zealand’s productivity faces stagnation, but Digital Boost, a free Government-funded platform, aims to empower businesses with vital digital skills.
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Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools
Tue, 28th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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digital literacy
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chromebooks
Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.
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Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Fri, 17th May 2024
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robots
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
Fri, 10th May 2024
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edutech
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martech
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digital literacy
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Wed, 8th May 2024
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e-learning
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digital literacy
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digital age
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.
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AcademyEX celebrates diversity in landmark New Zealand graduation
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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learning
New Zealand's academyEX celebrates the graduation of a 100-strong, diverse cohort, endorsing its successful learning model.
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AI & VR part of junior leadership initiative between Infosys & Table Tennis Victoria
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
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metaverse
Infosys launches a Junior Leadership programme in partnership with Table Tennis Victoria to enhance young players' digital knowledge and leadership skills using the 'Infosys Springboard' platform.
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Report reveals rise in global digital stalking in 2023
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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stalkerware
Kaspersky's 2023 report highlights a worrying rise in global stalkerware abuse, with approximately 31,000 victims recorded, marking a 6% increase from 2022.
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Digital Future Aotearoa calls for greater laptop donations
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Amid a growing digital divide, Digital Future Aotearoa urgently appeals for laptop donations for their RAD initiative, supporting educational and employment aspirations of Aotearoa's youth.
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New Zealand's academyEX wins global award for innovative Edtech platform
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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awards
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digital literacy
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nz
New Zealand's edtech sector celebrates as academyEx and the Ministry of Social Development triumph in the World Summit Awards, receiving acclaim for their innovative job skills platform, Digital Passport.
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UK landline digital switchover summons connectivity fears
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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digital literacy
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connectivity
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government
UK landline switchover to digital could jeopardise safety of 95% of those over 65, according to disability and elderly advocacy groups urging for delay until 2030.
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AI & remote work reshape business practices by 2024
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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cx
AI is revolutionising business and project management in 2024, with employee-led tech selection underpinning changes in a remote-work dominated era.