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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.
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Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Fri, 12th Dec 2014
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Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.
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New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.
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Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs

Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
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Technology is vital in providing accessible education to students around the world, said Sir John Daniel at an event in Wellington.
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94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education

Wed, 19th Nov 2014
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A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.
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New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective

Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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USP's strategic leap: thanks to NZ's e-learning cert, it's set to fulfill its goal of enhanced online education across the Pacific by 2018.
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1000th school to get government's fast internet

Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
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Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.
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Pond reveals new features at ULearn

Wed, 8th Oct 2014
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N4L's Pond unveils new features at ULearn, enhancing NZ educators' resource sharing and professional development.
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NetSafe joins N4L

Fri, 26th Sep 2014
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Pond now has a feature where inappropriate or unlawful content, communication or behaviour can be directly reported to NetSafe.
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Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together

Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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Join educators worldwide in October for Connected Educator Month, an online blend of forums, webinars, and collaborative learning.
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TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Fri, 12th Sep 2014
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Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.
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N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.
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IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.
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Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond

Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
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Network for Learning's Pond can now be accessed by Initial Teacher Educators (ITEs), and will be available to teacher trainees from 2015.
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Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?

Thu, 10th Jul 2014
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Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.
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Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide

Mon, 7th Jul 2014
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Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.
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Funding builds digital access in Christchurch

Fri, 27th Jun 2014
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Christchurch's digital learning leap: $200,000 push aims to equip over 9s in 30 schools with access to vital online resources.
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Telecom Foundation funding sparks digital learning in Kiwi schools

Wed, 25th Jun 2014
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This significant additional funding will support the rollout of the Manaiakalani digital learning approach to more low income communities.