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One in three Kiwi parents buying tech for the classroom
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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A Warehouse Stationery survey has found technology is playing a growing role in children’s education in New Zealand.
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Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.
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Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Hawke’s Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.
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Digital tech having positive impact in Kiwi schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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Over 75% of schools are noticing an impact on student achievement as a result of using digital technologies in the classroom.
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Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.
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Canon’s green grants grow community
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Canon NZ's £15,000 green grants aim to boost eco-projects within schools and communities, offering vital support and Canon tech.
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Cyclone: Causing an IT storm in NZ schools
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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Cyclone revolutionises NZ schools' IT approach, ensuring tech aligns with educational goals, reshaping e-learning nationwide.
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AVG: NZ teachers need online safety support...
Mon, 14th Jul 2014
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Three-quarters of New Zealand teachers believe parents are relying on schools to educate their children about online safety.
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Labour’s education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.
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Rural schools compete for HP prize pool
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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HP joins forces with Rural Women NZ, offering rural primary schools a chance to win a share of a £20,000 tech prize pool.
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3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies
Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Rotorua’s students to benefit from e-learning community
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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Rotorua's e-learning initiative aims to digitally connect all students, ensuring equal opportunities and boosting educational engagement and success.
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School WiFi passes safety tests
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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WiFi in schools does not post a health risk to children or staff says a Ministry of Health report welcomed by Jo Goodhew, Associate Minister of Health.
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Communication, device, security, GO!
Thu, 21st Nov 2013
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Introducing BYOD in classrooms demands tailored approaches, awareness of device costs, software compatibility, and robust security for impactful learning.
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Should schools have their head in the cloud?
Thu, 14th Nov 2013
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Exploring the cloud's potential for schools: Can digital skies revolutionize education's ICT infrastructure? #EducationTechnology.
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Training in IT helps teacher win award
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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Auckland teacher's IT training earns her the PM's Science Teacher Prize, revolutionising science education with technology and inclusivity.
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Is the end nigh for cyberbullies?
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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Facebook, Twitter, Ask.fm, Snapchat and other forms of digital media have all come under fire for the ease of which they can be used for cyberbullying.
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Thinking beyond the ‘on’ switch
Fri, 8th Nov 2013
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Auckland's new Mind Lab challenges students to understand the inner workings of technology, promoting hands-on learning in science and engineering.
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Students help build record of NZ nature
Tue, 5th Nov 2013
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New Zealand citizen science website NatureWatch NZ is celebrating more than a year of people reporting a staggering variety of natural history discoveries.