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Teaching with technology

VLNC recognises Kiwis embracing online learning

Wed, 20th May 2015
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The Virtual Learning Network Community (VLNC) has recognised four individuals embracing the online learning environment at the 2015 VL Awards.
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Over 95% of schools signed up to Government's Managed Network

Mon, 4th May 2015
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The government is investing more than $200m in this project, so that all state, state-integrated and partnership schools can have uncapped internet.
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Top 5 issues education decision makers must consider

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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The five key issues education decision makers must consider as technology places increasingly heavy demands on network infrastructure.
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Education sector not immune to the effects of digitisation

Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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UK education faces digital transformation, with Gartner outlining 10 strategic tech trends set to overhaul the sector in 2025.
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The Mind Lab: Igniting innovation in students and teachers

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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The Mind Lab by Unitec is an education offering for Kiwi children and teachers. It's dedicated to science, technology, innovation and discovery.
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NZ Government invests $5m into digital learning advisory service

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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​A new advisory service that's aimed at helping schools understand the digital learning opportunities available has launched in New Zealand.
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National Library does about face on Services to Schools cuts

Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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National Library releases timetable for changes to Services to Schools program, aiming to get more books to students.
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Sustainable Farming Fund backs web-based education

Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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Web-based education resource on plant nutrients backed by Federated Farmers, aiming to teach students about agriculture systems in New Zealand.
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N4L double hitter at HiTech Awards

Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Managed Network was named a finalist for Best Public Sector Technology Solution, and N4L Pond has been named as a finalist for Innovative Initiative.
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N4L and NZQA partner up to help Kiwi teachers

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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N4L has officially partnered up with the NZQA to enable teachers to manage their moderation requirements within Pond.
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500,000+ students & teachers using N4L's Managed Network

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Over 500,000 Kiwi students and educators now harness N4L's Managed Network, boosting digital learning nationwide.
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Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.
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Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015

Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Gartner has identified the top 10 strategic technologies and provides recommendations to education CIOs and IT leaders about adoption and benefits.
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Three ways security vendors should support the channel

Wed, 18th Feb 2015
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Selling security requires vendor support. Michael Lee, RSA security evangelist, outlines what to look for in security vendor's partner programmes.
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Momentum growing for UFB completions

Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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Three central North Island towns are now fully-fibred as momentum grows around the government's ultra-fast broadband build.
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50% of Kiwi schools now using Network for Learning's internet services

Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Nearly 1,300 schools are now using the government-funded N4L Managed Network, with it's uncapped data, web filtering and network security services.
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Fast internet for schools 12 months ahead of schedule

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Government's fast school internet rollout in NZ is progressing ahead of schedule, with 90% of schools expected to be connected by year-end.
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Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.
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NZ Government taps into international education market

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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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.
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What to expect in education tech in 2015

Thu, 8th Jan 2015
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Tech in education to soar, with a market set to hit $19bn by 2018, revolutionizing teaching methods and enhancing learning through apps.