Students stories - Page 7
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
Software helps students catch their dreams
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Mashup competition for Christchurch schools
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.
Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
Girls are all a-Twitter
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.
PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.
Dell launches learning laptop for schools
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.
Robots VS. All Black
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens tied with a Massey University robot in a unique goal-kicking contest ahead of the Robotics World Cup in Auckland.
The future of innovation
Thu, 25th Aug 2011
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NZ uni students elevate innovation at the Imagine Cup with tech solutions for social good, including a driver safety app and malaria combat tools.
Innovators to go on show next month
Wed, 17th Aug 2011
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A showcase of events promoting the New Zealand IT industry is set to begin in three weeks, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.
Summer of Tech programme goes nationwide
Wed, 30th Mar 2011
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The Summer of Tech programme, formerly Summer of Code, is set to expand nationwide, offering tech students across New Zealand invaluable industry experience.
Girls arrested after ‘attack a teacher day’ prank
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Six girls at Carson Middle School, Nevada, were arrested for creating a Facebook event titled ‘Attack a Teacher Day,’ claiming it was a joke.
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
No shortage of interest in University of Auckland's IT exhibition
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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The University of Auckland’s IT exhibition saw strong interest from major firms, as students showcased projects tailored to business needs.
Judge shuts down Facebook truancy group
Fri, 14th May 2010
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An Argentine judge has ordered that Facebook pages designed to coordinate student truancy should be shut down.
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.
Schools invited to telco expo
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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New Zealand schools are invited to participate in the Planet 2010 conference to be held by the Telecommunications Industry Group (TIG) in March next year.
School broadband hard work to deliver
Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.