Schools stories - Page 5

Auckland's new Mind Lab challenges students to understand the inner workings of technology, promoting hands-on learning in science and engineering.

New Zealand citizen science website NatureWatch NZ is celebrating more than a year of people reporting a staggering variety of natural history discoveries.

West Auckland school's tech trial with LeapPad Ultra boosts literacy and numeracy 100% in year 0-1 class, proving tech can revolutionize learning.

Auckland's tech-leading schools, Botany Downs Secondary and Ferguson Intermediate, receive Microsoft tablets to further digital learning.

Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.

New Zealand schools are adopting BYOD, pushing for educational benefits while grappling with policy, safety, and network security challenges.

Kiwi IT expert pioneers affordable animation software, Moviestorm, as a dynamic educational tool in schools, after success with a Vanuatu NGO.

Ministry of Education announces plans to overhaul school property system, focusing on 21st-century learning and flexibility.

Aussie mum invents 'Superhero Sight Words' app, turning a struggle into a triumph, helping kids globally master reading with fun.

Gov commits extra £6m to bolster Novopay's end-of-year tech support and training, aiming for a smoother school payroll process.

Wellington schools embark on a solar energy journey, pairing with the city council and Genesis Energy, to enlighten and power education.

A free iPad and Android game is delivering fresh observations about children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Technology developed by an AUT student to add speech capability to presentations could lead to collaborative and socially responsible learning.

Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.

NZ's Science Learning Hub triumphs at World Summit Awards, highlighting its vital role in global e-learning and science education.

A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.

Telecommunications company CallPlus is offering New Zealand schools a zero term contract for ultra-fast broadband (UFB).

NZ teachers innovate in education with apps BookBot and Silent Light, enhancing learning and classroom management. #EdTech #TeacherDevelopedApps.

Novopay's $100k-a-week additional cost hits schools hard, reveals an NZEI survey, marking a costly year since its rollout.

New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.