Ministry of Education stories - Page 6
Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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More than 1600 teachers from over 800 schools are taking part in CensusAtSchool March 16-May 29. The data will then be released for classroom analysis.
CORE leads global 'sustainable educational solutions' for Christchurch schools
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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CORE Education is leading the design of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning, a three year initiative that aims to enhance learning within schools.
Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Carter Holt Harvey, the building products supplier owned by billionaire Graeme Hart, is appealing its failed bid in the High Court to strike out a cla.
How ICT links families and early education
Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Linking family and community is one of the four key principles of the early childhood curriculum, and ICT has become a critical component of this.
Computers in Homes aims high in 2015
Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Education Ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye have announced funding for Computers in Homes will be extended in 2015-16.
More families to benefit from government's Computer in Home programme
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.
Screen overload: screen time affecting kids' health
Mon, 9th Feb 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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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cybersecurity
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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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apple
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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software development
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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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ministry of education
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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cloud services
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.