Early education stories
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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
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Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Osmo Genius Kit turns iPads into educational tools for kids. We tested it out with our favourite child Avi. Find out our verdict!.
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Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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edutech
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early education
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spectrum
The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
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Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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edutech
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nz
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government
The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
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ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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edutech
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ministry of education
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early education
In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.
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Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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nz
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learning
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early education
Education Minister releases report on improving early learning transitions, but NZEI Te Riu Roa warns of need for funding boost.
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Storypark cloud community rolled out in NZ kindergartens
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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e-learning
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cloud services
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early education
The Auckland Kindergarten Association (AKA) has announced it will be providing all parents at their 111 centres with Storypark during term 1, 2015.
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Are iPads essential for learning in New Zealand classrooms?
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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edutech
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ipad
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early education
In New Zealand, a $129,975 study led by Dr. Greg Falloon explores iPads' role in enhancing student problem-solving and thinking in classrooms.
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Childchat app assists with early education
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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apps
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university of canterbury
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early education
New Childchat app aims to increase understanding of speech and language development in children. #ChildchatApp #SpeechDevelopment.