Schools stories - Page 6

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

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.

Pacific voyaging and navigation is to take centre stage in a Skype in the classroom event tonight as part of the Exploring Oceans series.

Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ’s Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.

New study finds cyberbullying in New Zealand schools primarily by girls, with urgent calls for more sophisticated prevention methods.

New Zealand language teachers need to be confident in their ability to selectively use technology, says a University of Canterbury language education expert.

Schools are advised to block Ask.fm after it's linked to the cyberbullying and suicides of British teens, New Zealand authorities express concern.

Over 1,700 NZ schools can now opt for ultra-fast broadband, surpassing targets in a boost for education and rural connectivity.

Teachers and students across the country have greater access to modern e-learning tools thanks to the renewed Microsoft Schools Agreement.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.

Auckland Museum's NZ Marine Life App transforms school beach trips with interactive learning, featuring details on over 260 marine species.

New Zealand's young programmers shined at the International Olympiad of Informatics, winning two bronze medals in Brisbane amid intense competition.

Murrays Bay Intermediate School embraces DIY tech, successfully launching their own app, enhancing communication with parents.

Auckland's children to benefit as council backs digital learning initiative, enhancing education and employment prospects city-wide.

Assistive learning software to help autistic children recognise emotions from facial expressions recently won a UniServices prize in the Spark Ideas Challenge.

NetSafe's Comic Creator revolutionises teaching cyber security to kids, making online safety lessons engaging with comic strips.

Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.

Schools are being asked to nominate inspirational young people to present at the TEDxYouth event to be held at Auckland Museum in October.

A New Zealand app, The Math Machine, is turning maths into a game, aiming to transform kids' learning experiences.

Kiwi kids gather at High Tech Youth Meet Up in Manukau, developing tech skills and creating projects on social issues with guidance from top tech firms.