Schools stories - Page 3
N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.
Fortinet: Protecting your students, teachers and staff in the cloud, at your school and online
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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It’s your responsibility to protect your students, teachers and staff whenever, however and wherever they log onto your school’s network.
Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
Police join fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.
Kiwi students using school computers to access porn
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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New Zealand students are accessing ‘inappropriate content’, namely pornography, on school computers more than ever before.
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
TradeMe prepares Kiwi students for the working world
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Trade Me supports students in New Zealand, promoting different career paths and success beyond traditional education.
Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students’ attention.
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.