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Technology to change teaching and learning

Tue, 17th Sep 2013
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Technology developed by an AUT student to add speech capability to presentations could lead to collaborative and socially responsible learning.
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Students and schools could be affected by 'copper tax'

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
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New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.
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More high tech studios for youth

Fri, 13th Sep 2013
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Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.
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Science hub wins at World Summit Awards

Thu, 12th Sep 2013
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NZ's Science Learning Hub triumphs at World Summit Awards, highlighting its vital role in global e-learning and science education.
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Technology package up for grabs for Enviroschools

Wed, 11th Sep 2013
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A competition for Enviroschools that aims to raise awareness among school students of the need to recycle unwanted televisions has been launched this week.
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UFB without contract on offer for schools

Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Telecommunications company CallPlus is offering New Zealand schools a zero term contract for ultra-fast broadband (UFB).
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Classroom apps developed by teachers

Mon, 9th Sep 2013
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NZ teachers innovate in education with apps BookBot and Silent Light, enhancing learning and classroom management. #EdTech #TeacherDevelopedApps.
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Novopay costs schools dearly

Fri, 6th Sep 2013
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Novopay's $100k-a-week additional cost hits schools hard, reveals an NZEI survey, marking a costly year since its rollout.
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Snapshot of key educational statistics now online

Thu, 5th Sep 2013
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New educational data provides insight into school performance, drawing both interest and criticism over its accuracy and fairness.
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Summit gives students a creative voice

Wed, 4th Sep 2013
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Two Auckland students had the chance to create a digital media message with students from around the world at the recent Adobe Youth Voices Summit.
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Study to examine how technology develops literacy skills

Tue, 3rd Sep 2013
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Massey University's study aims to prove digital tech and TVs as beneficial learning tools for children's literacy skills.
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Computers help connect communities

Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Communities connect as Otago Polytechnic's Digital Outreach gifts computers to Blueskin Bay Library, fueling online learning and skill development.
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Students encouraged to shoot for stars

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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West Auckland school students to Skype with New Zealand-born NASA engineer who is fulfilling his dream to become an astronaut.
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Software helps students catch their dreams

Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
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Game gives schools opportunity to predict the future

Wed, 28th Aug 2013
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Teachers and students have the opportunity to forecast the future tomorrow in an online game run by the MacDiarmid Institute and StratEDGY.
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Allied Telesis delivers more for Education in New Zealand…

Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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Allied Telesis powers ahead, providing enhanced network solutions for over 1,400 New Zealand schools, promising unrivalled tech support.
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Computer science a hit with school students

Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.
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Life Education finalist in ICT awards

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Mobile health education provider, Life Education, is one of eight New Zealand finalists in the global World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT.
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Join Fijian voyagers in Skype classroom tonight

Wed, 21st Aug 2013
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Pacific voyaging and navigation is to take centre stage in a Skype in the classroom event tonight as part of the Exploring Oceans series.
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Students encouraged to mashup and remix digital content

Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ's Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.