Schools stories - Page 3
How to stay safe online when heading back to school
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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Tips for parents as kids head back to school: discuss online safety, set device limits, check apps & teach good password practices.
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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ncea
Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.
Kiwis don't have to face growing tech skills shortage alone
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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skills gap
NZTech CEO: Global collaboration key in tackling tech skills gap as NZ looks abroad for innovative education models like Israel's.
Free app transforms parent-teacher communication
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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smartphones
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schools
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parent teacher calendar app
New Zealand schools are using a free app to connect with parents, providing school news, event updates and instant messaging push notifications.
HEAT Software integrates with Apple edtech to empower digital classroom
Thu, 26th May 2016
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HEAT Software is supporting Apple's new education tools, integrating LANrev 7.2 software with Apple School Manager to enhance digital learning in the classroom.
Want to use Apple at your school? JAMF offers solution for full integration
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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School networks can often be confined to the devices they use due to minor contingencies. Fortunately, this is soon to change.
Wellington's new ICT Graduate School officially 'open for business'
Mon, 9th May 2016
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software development
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ict
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schools
The top players in New Zealand’s ICT industry gathered together last week to launch the Wellington ICT Graduate School in Wellington.
N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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n4l
Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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schools
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digital literacy
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skills gap
Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.
Fortinet: Protecting your students, teachers and staff in the cloud, at your school and online
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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network infrastructure
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network security
It’s your responsibility to protect your students, teachers and staff whenever, however and wherever they log onto your school’s network.
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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microsoft
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windows
Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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schools
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copyright
Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
Police join fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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police
Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.
Kiwi students using school computers to access porn
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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dia
New Zealand students are accessing ‘inappropriate content’, namely pornography, on school computers more than ever before.
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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edutech
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displays & projectors
Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
TradeMe prepares Kiwi students for the working world
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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trade me
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schools
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careers
Trade Me supports students in New Zealand, promoting different career paths and success beyond traditional education.
Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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schools
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edtech
As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students’ attention.
Chorus launches programme for Kiwi students
Mon, 25th May 2015
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schools
Chorus’ new Schools Gateway Programme sees the telco teaming up with secondary schools to introduce Kiwi students to the world of telecommunications.
Carter Holt cladding 'inherently defective', appeal court hears
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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edutech
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law
Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.