Google for Education stories
Google & PB Tech launch reo Māori Chromebook in NZ schools
Tue, 28th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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digital literacy
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chromebooks
Google New Zealand, in partnership with PB Tech and the Māori Language Commission, has delivered 5,000 Chromebooks with a te reo Māori keyboard to students, promoting digital use of the language.
Google launches gamified digital citizenship programme
Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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online safety
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gamification
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google
Google unveils Be Internet Awesome, a free, fun game-based programme to teach safe digital navigation to children.
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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chromebooks
Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.
Creating a culture of student sharing, improving classroom results
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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personal computing devices
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mobility
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chromebooks
Tring School's adoption of Google tools has fostered a sharing culture, leading to significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance.
Toontastic 3D: a playful storytelling app for kids
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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google
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google for education
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toontastic 3d
Today’s digital devices and tools offer amazing opportunities for kids to imagine, invent and explore with technology.
Teaching teachers: the new Google for Education Certified Trainer Programme
Mon, 5th Sep 2016
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edutech
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google
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google for education
For the last few years Google has provided a programme for people who wanted to earn an official training certification from Google for Education.
Kiwi Frances Valintine named one of world's top 50 innovators
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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edutech
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nz
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google
NZ's Frances Valintine shines globally, honoured as a top 50 education innovator for her pioneering ed-tech impact.