Schools stories - Page 3
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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.
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5 golden rules for using technology in classrooms
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
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technology in the classroom
Is technology a distraction? Does it help teachers and students in their learning journeys? The debate is never ending.
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Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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digital literacy
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skills gap
Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.
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Fortinet: Protecting your students, teachers and staff in the cloud, at your school and online
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
It’s your responsibility to protect your students, teachers and staff whenever, however and wherever they log onto your school’s network.
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Educators choose Windows 10 over any other platform
Thu, 3rd Mar 2016
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windows
Windows dominates global education sector with twice as many devices shipped in 2015 as the closest competitor, according to new report.
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Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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copyright
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.
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Police join fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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cyberbullying
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schools
Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.
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Kiwi students using school computers to access porn
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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computer forensics nz
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dia
New Zealand students are accessing ‘inappropriate content’, namely pornography, on school computers more than ever before.
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Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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smartphones
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displays & projectors
Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
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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.
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Mobiles: do they really affect learning?
Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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smartphones
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edtech
As mobile devices become a permanent fixture in classrooms, educators are having to compete with a host of electronic stimuli for students’ attention.
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Chorus launches programme for Kiwi students
Mon, 25th May 2015
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chorus
Chorus’ new Schools Gateway Programme sees the telco teaming up with secondary schools to introduce Kiwi students to the world of telecommunications.
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Carter Holt cladding 'inherently defective', appeal court hears
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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law
Carter Holt Harvey faces lawsuit over defective cladding used in 880 school buildings. Ministry of Education seeks to recoup costs.
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One in three Kiwi parents buying tech for the classroom
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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personal computing devices
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A Warehouse Stationery survey has found technology is playing a growing role in children’s education in New Zealand.
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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.
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Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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startups
Hawke’s Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.
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Digital tech having positive impact in Kiwi schools
Thu, 30th Oct 2014
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schools
Over 75% of schools are noticing an impact on student achievement as a result of using digital technologies in the classroom.
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Boost for Kiwi schools as Instructure makes moves into ANZ...
Mon, 22nd Sep 2014
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nz
Instructure's Canvas expands its footprint in Australia and New Zealand by opening its APAC HQ in Sydney to meet growing demand from educators.
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Canon’s green grants grow community
Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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canon
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photography
Canon NZ's £15,000 green grants aim to boost eco-projects within schools and communities, offering vital support and Canon tech.
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Cyclone: Causing an IT storm in NZ schools
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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cyclone computers
Cyclone revolutionises NZ schools' IT approach, ensuring tech aligns with educational goals, reshaping e-learning nationwide.