Ministry of Education stories - Page 6
Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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Experts urge action as screen time surges, impacting children's health and development in NZ, with calls for formal education guidelines.
Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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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.
Say goodbye to flipping burgers, hello to Kiwi career app
Tue, 20th Jan 2015
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NZ's new career app revolutionises job planning for students, offering insights into 50 careers, future demands, and income levels.
NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms
Wed, 7th Jan 2015
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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.
1000th school to get government's fast internet
Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.
Pond invites all educators to jump on in
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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N4L's Pond opens its digital doors to every NZ educator, introducing 'Make a Splash' for seamless school integration into its portal.
Intermediate’s new block embraces technology
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland has opened a $4 million technology block to support modern teaching styles.
New road ahead for STRAS
Thu, 31st Jul 2014
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Optimation wins multi-million deal to revamp NZ Ministry of Education's STRAS, promising smoother school journeys for 105,000 students.
Govt ramps up ICT support for NZ schools
Fri, 4th Jul 2014
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Schools to receive technical support from new ICT Advisory Service to help them utilise the Managed Network. #education #technology.
Boost for Kiwi students as Microsoft NZ helps hone digital skills
Tue, 1st Jul 2014
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Microsoft NZ's IT Academy boosts Kiwi students' digital skills, earning them special recognition at Parliament from Education Minister Hekia Parata.
New direction for sign language with ebook first
Thu, 15th May 2014
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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.
What does your digital learning journey look like?
Thu, 8th May 2014
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The Ministry of Education seeks schools' input on digital tools and strategies to create an online repository for enhancing digital learning integration.
N4L’s ‘Pond’ provides gateway to collaborative environment
Mon, 24th Mar 2014
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N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.
March webinars to teach schools about N4L
Mon, 17th Mar 2014
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Schools to learn digital tech integration at N4L webinars on 18 and 25 March, hosted by the Ministry of Education and N4L.
Remedial work in store for Novopay
Fri, 14th Mar 2014
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Minister Steven Joyce says changes to the Novopay Service Centre model will simplify the resolution of payroll and HR issues.
Govt reopens Schools Network Upgrade Project following court injunction
Wed, 5th Mar 2014
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The Ministry of Education is reopening the Schools Network Upgrade Project tender after a court injunction, leading to added costs and workloads.
Schools to become digital hubs
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.
Christchurch schools get wireless upgrade
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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More than 50 schools in Christchurch will have their wireless network upgraded as part of the national Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP).
Transforming school property
Wed, 25th Sep 2013
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Ministry of Education announces plans to overhaul school property system, focusing on 21st-century learning and flexibility.
More tech support for Novopay
Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
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Gov commits extra £6m to bolster Novopay's end-of-year tech support and training, aiming for a smoother school payroll process.