Schools stories - Page 4

Chorus launches programme for Kiwi students
Mon, 25th May 2015
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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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Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.