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Why digital technologies are used for learning

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

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Carter Holt appeals failed strike-out bid in leaky schools case

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

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How ICT links families and early education

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

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Computers in Homes aims high in 2015

Education Ministers Hekia Parata and Nikki Kaye have announced funding for Computers in Homes will be extended in 2015-16.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2015

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More families to benefit from government's Computer in Home programme

Another 1500 low income families will be provided with computers in 2015/16 through the Computers in Homes programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

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Kiwi cyber security degree to be promoted throughout Asia

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

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NZ Education Ministry faces smaller bill than feared for leaky schools, as Carter suit looms

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2015

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Intermediate's new block embraces technology

Northcross Intermediate School in Auckland has opened a $4 million technology block to support modern teaching styles.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2014

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N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead

More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2015

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Budget 2015 Education: the lowdown

The Government announced the Budget 2015 last week, and the Ministry of Education has outlined what it means for the education sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015

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Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching

Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2015

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Ministry videos to help deaf education

The Ministry of Education has released the last of a series of videos containing guidance for deaf youth and others involved in their education.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015

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Teachers urged to turn students into 'data detectives'

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2015