Early education stories
Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
Hands-on review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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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!.
Teaching remotely in a COVID-19 world
Fri, 8th May 2020
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The principles of blended learning means that meaningful learning can take place at home, and allow the students and teachers to interact and collaborate.
Govt's Innovative fund opens to ECE
Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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The Government has extended its innovative teaching fund to early education teachers, allowing them to apply for the $18 million Teacher-led Innovation Fund.
ChildForum raises concerns about NZ's early childhood education
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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In New Zealand there is a growing concern about early childhood education (ECE) and the lack of response from the Government, according to ChildForum.
Changes to NZ's early education could require significant investment
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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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.
Storypark cloud community rolled out in NZ kindergartens
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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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.
Are iPads essential for learning in New Zealand classrooms?
Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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In New Zealand, a $129,975 study led by Dr. Greg Falloon explores iPads' role in enhancing student problem-solving and thinking in classrooms.
Childchat app assists with early education
Mon, 8th Sep 2014
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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.