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Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Cybersecurity

Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors

Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers
NCEA

Online competition turns class-clowns into comedy writers

Online tutorial site launched comedy writing competition and digital engagement with Kiwi students has been high. Is comedy in class a good tool?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
EduTech

Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa

The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Gareth Morgan's political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality
EduTech

Gareth Morgan's political party takes aim at school testing, early childhood and teacher quality

Gareth Morgan's The Opportunities Party vows to reduce testing and invest in teacher quality to improve New Zealand's education system.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy
EduTech

Kiwi students not prepared, lack strategy

Educators lack time and resources to prepare Kiwi students correctly for examinations, one Wellington tutoring company says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits
NZQA

Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits

Te Kura offers a lifeline to Kiwi students needing extra NCEA credits to qualify for university by providing online courses with qualified teachers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
NCEA exam results online
NZQA

NCEA exam results online

Nerves are surely high as the NZQA makes available NCEA results for 2015. Almost 170,000 students can view their results via the NZQA website.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
NZQA harnesses tech to help students through exam prep
NZQA

NZQA harnesses tech to help students through exam prep

With NCEA exams just a week away, the NZQA is harnessing technology – including YouTube – to provide advice on exam study and preparation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2015
The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation
EduTech

The answer to next year's curriculum in one equation

MYOB Education offers the smartest solutions for you and your students, providing access to the latest software.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
NCEA apps updated to include more languages
EduTech

NCEA apps updated to include more languages

New version of NCEA Guide and NCEA Student apps available, offering free tools for students, parents, and employers, says NZQA.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2015
Computer science a hit with school students
University of Canterbury

Computer science a hit with school students

New Zealand teens shift ambitions towards computer science, lured by its creative potential, says University of Canterbury expert.

By Rebecca Wood • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013
Back to school essentials
Microsoft

Back to school essentials

Well, the holidays are almost over, and students across the whole country are returning for another year at school.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Plugging the skills gap
Partner Programmes

Plugging the skills gap

Internships for computer technology students could help alleviate the skills shortage in the industry, says NZICT CEO Brett O'Riley.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009

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NCEA results show rising achievement rates
NCEA

NCEA results show rising achievement rates

Student achievement rates in New Zealand have risen, says Education Minister Hekia Parata. #education #achievements.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016
Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world
Auckland University

Digital technology subjects crucial in the modern world

University of Auckland includes computing subjects for the first time, recognising their importance in digital world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015