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How ICT links families and early education

Linking family and community is one of the four key principles of the early childhood curriculum, and ICT has become a critical component of this.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

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Computers in Homes aims high in 2015

Education Ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye have announced funding for Computers in Homes will be extended in 2015-16.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

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More families to benefit from government's Computer in Home programme

Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

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Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia

The University of Waikato's masters degree in cyber security will be promoted throughout ASEAN markets with the help of a $33,000 Education New Zealand grant.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

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NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms

New Zealand's Ministry of Education has cut its estimate for the total cost of fixing leaky schools by as much as $400 million, with a damages suit.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015

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Intermediate's new block embraces technology

Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland has opened a $4 million technology block to support modern teaching styles.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014

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What does your digital learning journey look like?

The Ministry of Education seeks schools' input on digital tools and strategies to create an online repository for enhancing digital learning integration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014

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March webinars to teach schools about N4L

Schools to learn digital tech integration at N4L webinars on 18 and 25 March, hosted by the Ministry of Education and N4L.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2014

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Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction

The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2014

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Schools to become digital hubs

Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013

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Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health

Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

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Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app

NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2015

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1000th school to get government's fast internet

Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014

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Pond invites all educators to jump on in

N4L's Pond opens its digital doors to every NZ educator, introducing 'Make a Splash' for seamless school integration into its portal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2014

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New road ahead for STRAS

Optimation wins multi-million deal to revamp NZ Ministry of Education's STRAS, promising smoother school journeys for 105,000 students.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014

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Govt ramps up ICT support for NZ schools

Schools to receive technical support from new ICT Advisory Service to help them utilise the Managed Network. #education #technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014

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Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills

Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2014

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New direction for sign language with ebook first

Ebooks are now available for students who use New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the first digital resources of this kind to be used in New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014