Schools stories - Page 12

New study finds cyberbullying in New Zealand schools primarily by girls, with urgent calls for more sophisticated prevention methods.

New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, says a University of Canterbury language education expert.

Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.

Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.

Teachers and students across the country have greater access to modern e-learning tools thanks to the renewed Microsoft Schools Agreement.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.

Auckland Museum's NZ Marine Life App transforms school beach trips with interactive learning, featuring details on over 260 marine species.

New Zealand's young programmers shined at the International Olympiad of Informatics, winning two bronze medals in Brisbane amid intense competition.

Gen-i secures major Network for Learning contract, set to provide over 800,000 NZ students with a cutting-edge online education experience.

Murrays Bay Intermediate School embraces DIY tech, successfully launching their own app, enhancing communication with parents.

Auckland's children to benefit as council backs digital learning initiative, enhancing education and employment prospects city-wide.

Assistive learning software to help autistic children recognise emotions from facial expressions recently won a UniServices prize in the Spark Ideas Challenge.

NetSafe's Comic Creator revolutionises teaching cyber security to kids, making online safety lessons engaging with comic strips.

Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.

Schools are being asked to nominate inspirational young people to present at the TEDxYouth event to be held at Auckland Museum in October.

A New Zealand app, The Math Machine, is turning maths into a game, aiming to transform kids' learning experiences.

Kiwi kids gather at High Tech Youth Meet Up in Manukau, developing tech skills and creating projects on social issues with guidance from top tech firms.

Pupils at Whataroa School, a small school on the South Island's West Coast, had a taste of the future recently when they trialled a new multi- touch display.

NZ school principals and NZEI speak out against PaCT assessment tool, fearing harm to student learning and teacher autonomy.

New Zealand's VLN Primary School revolutionises rural education, offering virtual lessons in languages and more to students nationwide.