Stories by Rebecca
Hutt Valley celebrates women in tech
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
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women in technology
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stemm
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women in tech
Hutt STEMM Festival aims to inspire young women into tech careers through breakfast talks and hands-on activities. #STEMM #womenintech.
Social media makes academic research more accessible
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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social media
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massey university
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research
Academics say social media is making research more accessible, allowing for broader conversations and public debates.
Communities of online learning a step closer
Wed, 12th Apr 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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ministry of education
New Zealand moves closer to implementing online learning with second reading of Education (Update) Amendment Bill. #COOL #education.
Otago's online MBA among the world's best
Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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university of otago
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gopro
NZ's Otago University celebrates as its Online MBA programme ranks 4th globally by CEO Magazine, outshining many prestigious institutions.
Construction begins on exciting new Christchurch school
Mon, 10th Apr 2017
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new school
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student directed learning
Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.
Primary students’ results improve with fibre broadband
Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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national standards
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ultrafast fibre
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pass rates
The New Zealand Government’s investment of over $1 billion into ultra-fast broadband is beginning to show results.
Collaboration keeps digital tech alive at Christchurch schools
Thu, 6th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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ncea
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digital technology
A joint effort between several secondary and tertiary institutes results in quality technology learning for high school students in Canterbury.
Interactive videos help foster healthy relationships
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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interactive learning
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relationships
Palmerston North's Awatapu College pioneers interactive programme to teach students about healthy relationships and consent.
New online resource to teach sign language
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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e-learning
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sign language
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partners
On the 11th anniversary of New Zealand Sign Language becoming and official language, a new resource aims to teach it.
Funding to help put a stop to online bullying
Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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cyberbullying
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online safety
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government funding
Steps towards responsible digital citizenship have been made as a student led programme receives funding to tackle online bullying head on.
3D technology helps school fundraising
Fri, 31st Mar 2017
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3d printing
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steam subjects
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industrial
Innovative tech students at Wellington's Marsden Collegiate boost school funds with bespoke 3D-printed plant pots.
Online competitions grow Great Kiwi learners
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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e-learning
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technology in the classroom
Thousands of students of all levels to compete in English, mathematics and science thanks to new online competitions.
Credit scores for kids on education app Banqer
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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edutech
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fintech
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banking
Banqer's new credit score module educates pupils on financial history's impact, prepping them for future fiscal prudence.
Digital learning supported in New Plymouth school upgrades
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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edutech
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e-learning
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māori
Construction set to begin on $2m learning support centre at Spotswood College and $1.6m expansion at Te Pi'ipi'inga Kakano Mai Rangiatea.
ICT makeover for Auckland school
Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
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edutech
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uc
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ict
Manurewa Intermediate soars into the digital age, thanks to a £40k ICT upgrade from Vodafone, enriching learning with new tech.
Website to help battle bullying
Wed, 20th Nov 2013
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edutech
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cloud services
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cyberbullying
New website aims to combat bullying in Mid Canterbury, offering a supportive community and resources for both victims and perpetrators.
Technology aids reading comprehension
Tue, 19th Nov 2013
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edutech
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ict
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massey university
Study shows technology boosts reading gains in 10-11 yr old boys, achieving up to 6x the national average at a Palmerston North school.
Schools to become digital hubs
Mon, 18th Nov 2013
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edutech
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uc
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ministry of education
Schools with ultra-fast broadband will soon be able to share their fibre connections with their local communities.
Academics to ‘hack’ an open textbook
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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edutech
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university of otago
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creative commons
This weekend, academics from New Zealand and Australia will collaboratively write – or hack - an open textbook.
Training in IT helps teacher win award
Wed, 13th Nov 2013
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edutech
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schools
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spark labs
Auckland teacher's IT training earns her the PM's Science Teacher Prize, revolutionising science education with technology and inclusivity.