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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 5th May 2021

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Cyclone named essential NZ supplier for online learning devices

The Ministry of Education has recognised Cyclone as a key supplier for devices essential to online learning, driving the creation of a dedicated online store.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

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No Prime Minister's education award for tech this year

Tech-focused education prize absent from Prime Minister's Education Excellence Awards, but Ministry of Education assures support for digital innovation.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021

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Ministry of Education says curriculum won't widen digital divide

The Ministry of Education defends its digital curriculum, emphasising it won't widen the digital divide, with NZD $38 million allocated for support.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

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Microsoft extends software provision deal for NZ schools

Microsoft has renewed a deal with the Ministry of Education that will continue provision of free access to Microsoft software in New Zealand schools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Aug 2018

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Propellerhead helps Kiwi kids get access to digital education

Propellerhead donates tech gear to empower Kiwi youngsters in digital skills, boosting OMGTech!'s visionary education drive.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

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Budget 2017 supports more te reo digital resources

Education Minister Nikki Kaye and Prime Minister Bill English discussed funding for Māori language and kura management during a visit to an Auckland school.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017

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Digital tech to teach students about Passchendaele

Competition launched for New Zealand students to create digital curriculum resource on Battle of Passchendaele.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017

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COOLs: a divisive subject, but is there a middle ground?

Let's open up a dialogue around Communities of Online Learning. They bring a lot of concerns, but is there more to them than initial reports suggest?.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

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Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour

Education Minister announces regional expo tour to showcase tools and resources to support teachers and students in Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017