Technology in schools stories - Page 3

A new study by BIC New Zealand reveals 65% of Kiwi parents fear handwriting will be lost within 20 years, with technology seen as a key hindrance.

To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.

Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.

There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.

Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.

Caltex has launched a fundraising campaign through its Fuel Your School initiative which will see schools receive funding towards STEM activities.

Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.

Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.

The Government will invest $650 million in maintaining, modernising and replacing buildings and infrastructure, with $44m to be spent on technology in schools.