Students stories - Page 4
OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Dell launches learning laptop for schools
Thu, 2nd May 2013
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Dell unveils the Latitude 3330, a robust, cost-effective laptop designed to enhance learning and integrate seamlessly into schools' existing IT systems.
Girls arrested after 'attack a teacher day' prank
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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Six girls at Carson Middle School, Nevada, were arrested for creating a Facebook event titled 'Attack a Teacher Day,' claiming it was a joke.
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
Judge shuts down Facebook truancy group
Fri, 14th May 2010
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An Argentine judge has ordered that Facebook pages designed to coordinate student truancy should be shut down.
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Mon, 22nd Feb 2010
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The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.
School broadband hard work to deliver
Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.
Refreshed, reinvigorated and revitalised
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Returning from a well-deserved break, ACE diploma students Shayna Bryers and Michael Lovell face a demanding final stretch, armed with renewed energy.