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Kiwi Stories

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Otago's online MBA among the world's best
eLearning

Otago's online MBA among the world's best

NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017
Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships
eLearning

Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships

Palmerston North's Awatapu College pioneers interactive programme to teach students about healthy relationships and consent.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
New online resource to teach sign language
eLearning

New online resource to teach sign language

On the 11th anniversary of New Zealand Sign Language becoming and official language, a new resource aims to teach it.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Online competitions grow Great Kiwi learners
eLearning

Online competitions grow Great Kiwi learners

Thousands of students of all levels to compete in English, mathematics and science thanks to new online competitions.

By Rebecca Wood • 1 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Credit scores for kids on education app Banqer
EduTech

Credit scores for kids on education app Banqer

Banqer's new credit score module educates pupils on financial history's impact, prepping them for future fiscal prudence.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Academics to 'hack' an open textbook
EduTech

Academics to 'hack' an open textbook

This weekend, academics from New Zealand and Australia will collaboratively write – or hack - an open textbook.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2013
Training in IT helps teacher win award
EduTech

Training in IT helps teacher win award

Auckland teacher's IT training earns her the PM's Science Teacher Prize, revolutionising science education with technology and inclusivity.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2013

Global Stories

Written by Rebecca

Social media makes academic research more accessible
EduTech

Social media makes academic research more accessible

Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school
New School

Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school

Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017
Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband
National Standards

Primary students' results improve with fibre broadband

The New Zealand Government's investment of over $1 billion into ultra-fast broadband is beginning to show results.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017
Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools
Cloud Services

Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools

A joint effort between several secondary and tertiary institutes results in quality technology learning for high school students in Canterbury.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Cyberbullying

Funding to help put a stop to online bullying

Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
3D technology helps school fundraising
3D Printing

3D technology helps school fundraising

Innovative tech students at Wellington's Marsden Collegiate boost school funds with bespoke 3D-printed plant pots.

By Rebecca Wood • 1 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades
EduTech

Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades

Construction set to begin on $2m learning support centre at Spotswood College and $1.6m expansion at Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
ICT makeover for Auckland school
EduTech

ICT makeover for Auckland school

Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Website to help battle bullying
EduTech

Website to help battle bullying

New website aims to combat bullying in Mid Canterbury, offering a supportive community and resources for both victims and perpetrators.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Technology aids reading comprehension
EduTech

Technology aids reading comprehension

Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Schools to become digital hubs
EduTech

Schools to become digital hubs

Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013