Technology in schools stories - Page 2
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
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technology in schools
Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.
Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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3d printing
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palmerston north city council
Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.
YOU'RE INVITED: uLearn P2P - The 'Making' of our future inventors
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
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3d printing
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ulearn
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core education
Technology that was once limited to industry organisations is now becoming affordable for schools, which is causing monumental changes.
The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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document management
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ecm
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martech
NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.
Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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caltex
The Caltex 'Fuel Your School' initiative is back for 2016, giving NZ schools the chance to secure their share in $100,000 funding for STEM projects.
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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it industry
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nztech
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technology in schools
Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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ministry of education
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nztech
Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.
Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
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hutt city council
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technology in schools
Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
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edutech
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fintech
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financial systems
Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.
NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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ministry of education
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technology in schools
New Zealand education embracing digital technology in a bid to prepare children for the future, says Education Minister.
Tech focus with Teacher-led Innovation Fund
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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government
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technology in schools
Hutt Valley MP champions a £300k tech education boost for local schools, fuelling Hutt's transformation into 'Technology Valley'.
The future of technology in schools
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
The completion of the Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) program is an important milestone for New Zealand schools.
Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
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auckland university
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chromebook
Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.
Old-school or new age: Is technology a distraction in education?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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technology in schools
With the proliferation of technology throughout our lives, many are suggesting that schools need to go ‘back to basics’.
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
Is technology more important than textbooks?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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technology in schools
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tes global
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technology in the classroom
New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.
New Turnitin tech tool 'delivers big results'
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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learning
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technology in schools
Turnitin's new technology, Revision Assistant, encourages students to revise more often and improve their essays, according to pilot release.
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
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tes global
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edtech
Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.
Work starts on Unitec's $250m tech revamp
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
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unitec
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technology in schools
The redevelopment project aims to deliver world-class, technology-based learning and teaching to Unitec students.