Schools stories
Facebook, Twitter, Ask.fm, Snapchat and other forms of digital media have all come under fire for the ease of which they can be used for cyberbullying.
Auckland's new Mind Lab challenges students to understand the inner workings of technology, promoting hands-on learning in science and engineering.
West Auckland school's tech trial with LeapPad Ultra boosts literacy and numeracy 100% in year 0-1 class, proving tech can revolutionize learning.
Auckland's tech-leading schools, Botany Downs Secondary and Ferguson Intermediate, receive Microsoft tablets to further digital learning.
The One Laptop Per Child NZ Charitable Trust was officially launched in New Zealand at the Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) national conference yesterday.
Microsoft's Student Advantage programme to equip over a million NZ students with free access to Office 365, boosting future job readiness.
Schools face mounting security concerns as BYOD programs grow, amidst fears over data safety and cyberbullying.
New Zealand schools are adopting BYOD, pushing for educational benefits while grappling with policy, safety, and network security challenges.
Kiwi IT expert pioneers affordable animation software, Moviestorm, as a dynamic educational tool in schools, after success with a Vanuatu NGO.
Ministry of Education announces plans to overhaul school property system, focusing on 21st-century learning and flexibility.
Aussie mum invents 'Superhero Sight Words' app, turning a struggle into a triumph, helping kids globally master reading with fun.
NZ's Science Learning Hub triumphs at World Summit Awards, highlighting its vital role in global e-learning and science education.
New Zealand citizen science website NatureWatch NZ is celebrating more than a year of people reporting a staggering variety of natural history discoveries.
Music education needs to be more open to the use of digital technology says a University of Canterbury researcher.
Gov commits extra £6m to bolster Novopay's end-of-year tech support and training, aiming for a smoother school payroll process.
Wellington schools embark on a solar energy journey, pairing with the city council and Genesis Energy, to enlighten and power education.
A free iPad and Android game is delivering fresh observations about children with Autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Technology developed by an AUT student to add speech capability to presentations could lead to collaborative and socially responsible learning.
New Zealand schools and students could face steep internet costs as proposed 'copper tax' may shift NZD $600 million to broadband provider, Chorus.
Govt allocates NZD $1.9 million for High Tech Youth Network to open new studios in Dunedin and Penrose, fostering digital skills in young Kiwis.
