Schools stories - Page 3
IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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martech
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personalisation
AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.
IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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uc
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cloud services
New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
Auckland AI start-up takes on underage vaping in schools
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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healthtech
Auckland AI start-up, MACSO, has developed pioneering technology to tackle the rising problem of vaping in schools and public spaces, supported by US investors.
Crayon partners with Kahoot! to boost global educational engagement
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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ai
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it services
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schools
IT services innovator, Crayon, joins forces with learning and engagement platform, Kahoot!, in a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing global educational experiences through technology.
Unison Networks launches digital electricity safety programme for kids
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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edutech
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power / energy
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education, learning & training
New Zealand's Unison Networks launches a free, interactive online safety course aimed at teaching school children about the precautions needed when dealing with electricity.
Cyber Sentience exposes hackers selling school IT System access
Wed, 31st May 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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schools
A cyber security firm says hackers are selling access to IT systems at hundreds of New Zealand schools and tertiary institutes.
Jamf introduces new content filtering solution for education providers
Wed, 6th Jul 2022
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mdm
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data privacy
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apple
Jamf launches Jamf Safe Internet, an Apple-first, education-focused cybersecurity solution, offering comprehensive content filtering for students.
Cyclone selected as NZ MOE software licensing partner
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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edutech
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government
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schools
Cyclone Computer Co. Ltd has been selected as the Ministry of Education's software licensing partner, providing Microsoft and non-Microsoft software.
Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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edutech
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e-learning
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cloud services
The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.
New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ai
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education, learning & training
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schools
AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.
The biggest cyber-attacks of 2021 in New Zealand
Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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ddos
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supply chain
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healthtech
Cyber attacks have surged in New Zealand, hitting organisations of all sizes across various sectors, raising concerns about data security.
The rise of cybercrime and NZ's fragmented response
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Cybercrime is rising in New Zealand, but victims often struggle to get justice. Anusha Bradley investigates how to better protect cybercrime victims.
Hands-on Review: Osmo Genius Starter Kit
Fri, 14th Aug 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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schools
Osmo Genius Kit turns iPads into educational tools for kids. We tested it out with our favourite child Avi. Find out our verdict!.
School holidays sees increase in broadband activity, Chorus says
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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uc
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chorus
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schools
During school holidays, Kiwi homes see a 30% surge in 10am broadband usage, Chorus reports, suggesting a shift in internet habits when children are at home.
Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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edutech
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schools
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ministry of education
The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.
GitHub Classroom will now work with Google Classroom & more
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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edutech
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martech
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apm
GitHub's learning platform GitHub Classroom will now work with popular student platforms including Canvas, Google Classroom, and Moodle.
Rocket Lab joins Skills Bright Sparks to inspire Kiwi kids
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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healthtech
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schools
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bright sparks
Rocket Lab partners with the Skills Bright Sparks competition to encourage young Kiwis to pursue careers in space exploration and innovation.
Virtual creative writing helps Kiwi kids 'feel brave'
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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edutech
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cisco
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education, learning & training
Over 8,000 Kiwi children joined a live virtual creative writing workshop from Christchurch, boosting their emotional wellbeing with the support of Cisco.
Ruckus rolls out new technologies to empower schools
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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iot
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wireless networks
Ruckus Networks, now owned by CommScope, is expanding its network portfolio to improve digital learning and tackle vaping in schools.
Trade Me backs the Wonder Project to inspire Kiwi kids
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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trade me
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schools
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engineering
The Wonder Project aims to get children excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that's both fun and engaging.