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Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule
EduTech

Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule

Government's fast school internet rollout in NZ is progressing ahead of schedule, with 90% of schools expected to be connected by year-end.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
NZ Government taps into international education market
EduTech

NZ Government taps into international education market

The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one
EduTech

Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
EduTech

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education
EduTech

94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education

A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective
eLearning

New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective

USP's strategic leap: thanks to NZ's e-learning cert, it's set to fulfill its goal of enhanced online education across the Pacific by 2018.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
1000th school to get government's fast internet
EduTech

1000th school to get government's fast internet

Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Pond reveals new features at ULearn
Schools

Pond reveals new features at ULearn

N4L's Pond unveils new features at ULearn, enhancing NZ educators' resource sharing and professional development.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together
Ulearn

Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together

Join educators worldwide in October for Connected Educator Month, an online blend of forums, webinars, and collaborative learning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Microsoft

TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment
Microsoft

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond
N4L

Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond

Network for Learning's Pond can now be accessed by Initial Teacher Educators (ITEs), and will be available to teacher trainees from 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014

Global Stories

Online learning stories

Momentum growing for UFB completions
Unified Communications

Momentum growing for UFB completions

Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2015
What to expect in education tech in 2015
Software-as-a-Service

What to expect in education tech in 2015

Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs
EduTech

Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs

Technology is vital in providing accessible education to students around the world, said Sir John Daniel at an event in Wellington.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
NetSafe joins N4L
N4L

NetSafe joins N4L

Pond now has a feature where inappropriate or unlawful content, communication or behaviour can be directly reported to NetSafe.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...
Government

N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...

Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014