Teachers stories - Page 3
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
Software helps students catch their dreams
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
Life Education finalist in ICT awards
Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Mobile health education provider, Life Education, is one of eight New Zealand finalists in the global World Summit Awards for creativity and innovation in ICT.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Girls are all a-Twitter
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.
PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.
New App makes learning Maori fun
Tue, 18th Jun 2013
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A new app from Victoria University, Kura, turns learning te reo Māori into a fun, competitive game, aiming to engage and educate New Zealanders.
Gates gives $20 million to improve education with tech
Tue, 12th Oct 2010
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Bill Gates' foundation pledges USD $20 million to boost US college readiness and completion through innovative tech tools. Proposals due by 19 November.
Schools invited to telco expo
Thu, 3rd Dec 2009
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New Zealand schools are invited to participate in the Planet 2010 conference to be held by the Telecommunications Industry Group (TIG) in March next year.
School broadband hard work to deliver
Mon, 16th Nov 2009
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Education consultant Charles Newton warns the Government that delivering fibre broadband to rural schools is just step one in a complex digital puzzle.
School conflict and the web: The real picture
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.