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Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond
N4L

Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond

Network for Learning's Pond can now be accessed by Initial Teacher Educators (ITEs), and will be available to teacher trainees from 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?
Data Loss Prevention

Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?

Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Schools

Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide

Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014
Telecom Foundation funding sparks digital learning in Kiwi schools
Telecom Foundation

Telecom Foundation funding sparks digital learning in Kiwi schools

This significant additional funding will support the rollout of the Manaiakalani digital learning approach to more low income communities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2014
Microsoft NZ rewards Northland school following Windows upgrade
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft NZ rewards Northland school following Windows upgrade

Northland's Opua School wins over £15,000 in tech from Microsoft after upgrading to Windows 8.1, enhancing students' digital education.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2014
NZCER survey: ICT use in primary schools
Information Communication & Technology

NZCER survey: ICT use in primary schools

NZ educators embrace digital learning, with 70% of teachers recognising ICT integration as a prime achievement, says NZCER report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014
Virtual Learning Awards find elearning winners
Asnet Technologies

Virtual Learning Awards find elearning winners

The inaugural Virtual Learning Awards have acknowledged some of New Zealand's top contributors to the elearning community.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2014
More on me: Graham Prentice, Cyclone Computers
Apple

More on me: Graham Prentice, Cyclone Computers

While he's the GM of the Apple Division/All of Government at Cyclone Computers, Graham Prentice says he doesn't work in technology.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2014
Pioneer Educators dive into N4L's Pond
EduTech

Pioneer Educators dive into N4L's Pond

Network for Learning is starting to roll out invitations for their web portal Pond to 500 Pioneer Educators who will gain access during Term 2.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014
A new look for eLearning guidelines...
EduTech

A new look for eLearning guidelines...

eLearning Guidelines for the tertiary sector are now improved, with updated guidelines and a new website to support online teaching and learning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2014
New qualification arms teachers with digital skills
Unitec

New qualification arms teachers with digital skills

New Zealand educators to enhance teaching with a pioneering digital skills qualification launched by The Mind Lab and Unitec.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched
eLearning

Inaugural Virtual Learning Awards launched

New Zealand celebrates eLearning pioneers with the first Virtual Learning Awards, recognising innovation and excellence in digital education.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
N4L's 'Pond' provides gateway to collaborative environment
EduTech

N4L's 'Pond' provides gateway to collaborative environment

N4L's 'Pond' digital portal launches, offering a collaborative platform for educators and students to share trusted resources.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2014

Global Stories

What does your digital learning journey look like?
EduTech

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
Chromebooks launch Otaki kura into digital world
Google

Chromebooks launch Otaki kura into digital world

Ōtaki's leap into the digital age: All 1060 pupils in six schools to get Chromebooks, bridging digital divides and harnessing te reo Māori online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Veeam enhances ProPartner Program across ANZ...
Virtualisation

Veeam enhances ProPartner Program across ANZ...

Veeam Software has made enhancements to its partner program in New Zealand, aiming to accelerate its presence in all market segments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2014
Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials
Unified Communications

Telecom launches new internet TV business following financials

Telecom steadies with NZ$167m profit, pivots to digital with new internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, amid industry shifts.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2014
Open Sesame - The iTunes of eLearning
EduTech

Open Sesame - The iTunes of eLearning

New technologies are continually making it easier than ever before to distribute and share learning content with businesses rushing to capitalise.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2014