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Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre wraps up tech roadshow around Kiwi schools
EduTech

Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre wraps up tech roadshow around Kiwi schools

Noel Leeming's Mobile Learning Centre (MLC) has clocked up 42,000 kilometres and 'inspired' more than 14,500 Kiwi kids, all through tech in learning.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future
Wireless Networks

New Zealand high schools embrace technology for the future

Rangitoto College and Avondale College in New Zealand have implemented Aruba's Mobility Defined Networks to support student and teaching initiatives.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network
Unified Communications

Your school's Internet security policy: Blueprint to protect your students, staff and network

Defining the rules is the first step in securing your school's network. Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains what you need to know.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Free app transforms parent-teacher communication
Schools

Free app transforms parent-teacher communication

New Zealand schools are using a free app to connect with parents, providing school news, event updates and instant messaging push notifications.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016
It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child
Microsoft

It takes a tech sector to raise a digital child

Government needs to partner with the tech sector to embed digital education in New Zealand schools, says Microsoft NZ's Evan Blackman.

By Evan Blackman • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
EduTech

Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure

I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 16 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365
eLearning

Kiwi instructional management system Hapara launches on Microsoft Office 365

Hapara on the Office 365 platform gives educators the tool they need to enable visibility, personalised learning & safety in this digital environment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
NZ Education system not evolving fast enough
Information Communication & Technology

NZ Education system not evolving fast enough

There is a need to teach teachers how to bring technology into the classroom, not as a specialist subject, but as a method of teaching all subjects.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods
EduTech

NZ schools love tech, but we still have outdated procurement methods

New Zealand schools are adopting the rapid growth and evolution of technology faster and better than most schools worldwide, says LMS provider.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
The future of technology in schools
EduTech

The future of technology in schools

The completion of the Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) program is an important milestone for New Zealand schools.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit
EduTech

You're invited: NZTech Advance Education Technology Summit

The summit brings together two facets of education technology, both of which will have an impact on the economy and the future for NZ students.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2016
Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation
Bring Your Own Device

Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation

The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Kiwi educators urged to take the cloud plunge
Cloud Services

Kiwi educators urged to take the cloud plunge

New Zealand schools are failing to fully embrace cloud, leading to additional cost and complexity in their systems according to Kiwi company Dynamo6.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Kiwi lessons to be learned from booming edtech market
Schools

Kiwi lessons to be learned from booming edtech market

The booming education technology market will be under the microscope at a NZTech education technology summit in July.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud
EduTech

Kiwi schools stuck in server land, remain slow to adopt the cloud

Many New Zealand schools are hesitant to move to the cloud, causing added complexity, says IT support company Dynamo6.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project
EduTech

Further $8.5 million boost for govt's Wireless School Network Upgrade Project

Nikki Kaye announces an additional £6.5m for Wireless School Network Upgrade, enabling 350 more NZ schools to go wireless.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids
Fintech

Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids

Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016

Global Stories

New Zealand Schools stories

Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices
Schools

Cyclone takes out Google APAC Partner of the Year for devices

Kiwi firm Cyclone named Google's APAC Partner of the Year for Devices, recognizing its expertise in meeting customers' Google needs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016