Technology in schools stories - Page 3
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Technology hindering kids' writing skills
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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A new study by BIC New Zealand reveals 65% of Kiwi parents fear handwriting will be lost within 20 years, with technology seen as a key hindrance.
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Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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managed network
To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.
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Connected Learning Advisory to help teachers with tech in schools
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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ministry of education
Kiwi schools get free tech integration advice from the Connected Learning Advisory, boosting digital learning benefits.
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Schools not taking advantage of technology in the classroom
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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vested
There is a digital divide in the classroom and schools are not taking advantage of the potential of technology in the classroom according to the OECD.
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Students and teachers offered free coding workshop
Mon, 31st Aug 2015
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coding
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Lower Hutt students and teachers are being invited to attend a free workshop to learn about coding and computer programming this school holidays.
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Caltex launches initiative to improve STEM in schools
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Caltex has launched a fundraising campaign through its Fuel Your School initiative which will see schools receive funding towards STEM activities.
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Ministry of Education backs digital tech for teaching
Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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ministry of education
Digital technologies are changing the face of education and are impacting how education is delivered. They are also bringing many opportunities to NZ.
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Top 10 technologies impacting education in 2015
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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partners
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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Big investment in tech and infrastructure in store for 2015
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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retailers
The Government will invest $650 million in maintaining, modernising and replacing buildings and infrastructure, with $44m to be spent on technology in schools.