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New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
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New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions

Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
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Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
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Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech

Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2010
School broadband hard work to deliver
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School broadband hard work to deliver

Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Nov 2009
School conflict and the web: The real picture
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School conflict and the web: The real picture

Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

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Why you should choose Educators over Interface
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Why you should choose Educators over Interface

Educators is a dedicated news website that brings the most up-to-date technology-focused news to ICT teachers, deputy principals & principals in NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Sun, 30th Aug 2015
N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead
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N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead

More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015
Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia
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Student-run educational startup sets eyes on Australia

Used by thousands of parents and teachers across New Zealand, Parent Interviews offers an online booking system for schools to manage events.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one
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Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
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3D printers add a new dimension to technology

Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
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Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website

A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014
First schools sign up for N4L
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First schools sign up for N4L

More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2013
Software helps students catch their dreams
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Software helps students catch their dreams

DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2013
Life Education finalist in ICT awards
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Life Education finalist in ICT awards

Mobile health education provider, Life Education, is one of eight New Zealand finalists in the global World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
Girls are all a-Twitter
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Girls are all a-Twitter

Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2013
PaCT sent packing by teachers
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PaCT sent packing by teachers

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013
New App makes learning Maori fun
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New App makes learning Maori fun

A new app from Victoria University, Kura, turns learning te reo Māori into a fun, competitive game, aiming to engage and educate New Zealanders.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2013
Schools invited to telco expo
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Schools invited to telco expo

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2009