Technology in schools stories - Page 2
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/10/13/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-534054286.webp)
Govt offers $1m to engage young Kiwis in digital tech
Thu, 13th Oct 2016
#
government
#
technology in schools
Government funds nine projects to engage students in digital technologies, including local projects and support for Maori students.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/09/06/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-476089462.webp)
Palmerston North City Council launches Tech Challenge
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
#
3d printing
#
technology in schools
#
palmerston north city council
Palmerston North City Council has launched a new programme to encourage young people to become excited about science, technology, engineering & maths.
![Story image](../../../../../fallback.webp)
YOU'RE INVITED: uLearn P2P - The 'Making' of our future inventors
Thu, 1st Sep 2016
#
3d printing
#
ulearn
#
core education
Technology that was once limited to industry organisations is now becoming affordable for schools, which is causing monumental changes.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/08/18/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-470758771.webp)
The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
#
document management
#
ecm
#
martech
NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/08/09/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-520238977.webp)
Caltex 'Fuel Your School' to raise $100,000 for STEM projects
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
#
technology in schools
#
caltex
The Caltex 'Fuel Your School' initiative is back for 2016, giving NZ schools the chance to secure their share in $100,000 funding for STEM projects.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/08/08/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-488472698.webp)
'Day in the life of' tech event hopes to draw females into tech careers
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
#
it industry
#
nztech
#
technology in schools
Several high profile firms are taking part in Shadow Tech Day, an annual event designed to inspire female students to look at a future career in IT.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/08/08/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-490361666.webp)
$1 million up for grabs as Govt pushes digital tech in schools
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
nztech
Kiwi schools & technologies providers can bid for $1 million in creative project funding, thanks to a new Request for Proposal announced by the govt.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/07/27/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-499599607.webp)
Hutt City Libraries computer classes proving a hit
Wed, 27th Jul 2016
#
hutt city council
#
technology in schools
Hutt City Council hails success of computing classes at Hutt City Libraries, with over 370 people attending in term 2.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/07/18/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-497890375.webp)
Nikki Kaye speaks: Progressing 21st Century school infrastructure
Mon, 18th Jul 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
technology in schools
I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/07/13/preview_yes.webp)
MYOB praises digital tech curriculum announcement
Wed, 13th Jul 2016
#
edutech
#
fintechs
#
financial systems
Cloud accounting software provider MYOB has praised the New Zealand government's decision to include digital technology in the school curriculum.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/07/05/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-467395216.webp)
NZ school curriculum set for digital shake up
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
technology in schools
New Zealand education embracing digital technology in a bid to prepare children for the future, says Education Minister.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/06/28/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-478520422.webp)
Tech focus with Teacher-led Innovation Fund
Tue, 28th Jun 2016
#
government
#
technology in schools
Hutt Valley MP champions a £300k tech education boost for local schools, fuelling Hutt's transformation into 'Technology Valley'.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/06/10/preview_c33d2ab28f684022b15685ac85cdb487.webp)
The future of technology in schools
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
#
edutech
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
power / energy
The completion of the Schools Network Upgrade Project (SNUP) program is an important milestone for New Zealand schools.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/06/09/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-106419194.webp)
Manaiakalani group helping NZ decile 1 schools embrace tech
Thu, 9th Jun 2016
#
auckland university
#
manaiakalani
#
technology in schools
Digital technology is being used to give Kiwi school students an equal footing in education, no matter what their socioeconomic background.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/06/07/preview_ThinkstockPhotos-496474697_1.webp)
Old-school or new age: Is technology a distraction in education?
Tue, 7th Jun 2016
#
hybrid & remote work
#
wfh
#
technology in schools
With the proliferation of technology throughout our lives, many are suggesting that schools need to go ‘back to basics’.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/03/31/preview_dollard.webp)
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
ministry of education
The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/03/30/preview_waiheke.webp)
Is technology more important than textbooks?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
#
technology in schools
#
tes global
#
technology in the classroom
New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2016/02/24/preview_idea.webp)
New Turnitin tech tool 'delivers big results'
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
learning
#
technology in schools
Turnitin's new technology, Revision Assistant, encourages students to revise more often and improve their essays, according to pilot release.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2015/12/17/preview_digital_class.webp)
Should teachers be the primary decision maker about tech in the classroom?
Thu, 17th Dec 2015
#
technology in schools
#
tes global
#
edtech
Teachers in the US want more control over the selection and delivery of education technology in schools, a survey reveals.
![Story image](../../../../../uploads/story/2015/12/14/preview_unitec.webp)
Work starts on Unitec's $250m tech revamp
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
#
unitec
#
technology in schools
The redevelopment project aims to deliver world-class, technology-based learning and teaching to Unitec students.