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N4L's commitment to secure digital schooling featured in 2023 report
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Network for Learning's 2023 Annual Report highlights the unwavering commitment to secure digital education provision for NZ schools.
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N4L, Spark, Chorus partner for Hyperfibre school upgrade
Tue, 21st Jun 2022
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Networks for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus to upgrade Wellington College to Hyperfibre, doubling its internet speed to 2Gbps.
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Wireless Nation, N4L provide 4G network to remote NZ schools
Wed, 18th May 2022
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Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.
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Schooling security: How safe are Kiwi kids in the age of hybrid learning?
Fri, 25th Feb 2022
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The risks of online schooling in New Zealand are significantly higher than pre-pandemic, with cyber safety a major concern.
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New solution makes it easier to adopt digital education
Sun, 18th Dec 2016
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N4L has released an innovative solution to streamline the process of digital education and create more time for actual learning.
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N4L's Managed Network rollout complete
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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The Network for Learning Managed Network rollout in New Zealand is complete, providing schools with fast, uncapped, Crown-funded internet.
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N4L reshuffles board, continues network rollout
Wed, 27th Apr 2016
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Jack Matthews reappointed as director for the Network For Learning board, while Martin Wylie retires after four years.
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Government helping NZ schools harness digital tech
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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To participate successfully in the future, young people today need to be learning a range of 21st Century digital skills.
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Network for Learning Managed Network reaches 90% of NZ schools
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Nine out of ten NZ schools now part of the N4L Managed Network, boosting digital learning with safe, fast internet. Spark celebrates success.
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More Kiwi schools turn to N4L's Managed Network
Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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John Hanna, N4L CEO, says he credits the survey’s positive responses to the company’s school-centric approach, and proactive approach to support.
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N4L and OMGTech! bring edtech resources to Kiwi teachers
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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N4L teams up with OMGTech! to equip NZ teachers with cutting-edge STEM edtech resources via Pond platform.
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Vector to enable more schools to connect to Govt's managed network
Tue, 15th Sep 2015
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The Government has entered into a new agreement with Vector to enable more schools to access the N4L Managed Network, it was announced today.
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N4L launches podcast, sparks discussion about education in NZ
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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N4L has launched a new podcast series 'The Point of Learning' to spark a discussion about leadership in teaching and learning from a NZ perspective.
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2000th school to connect to government's managed network
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Over 2,000 schools in New Zealand have been connected to the government's funded N4L Managed Network, says Minister Nikki Kaye.
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N4L: 1815 schools and counting as connections steam ahead
Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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More than 572,000 Kiwi students and teachers across 1815 schools can now access safe, fast internet via N4L's managed network.
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Why digital technologies are used for learning
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Digital technologies offer new opportunities for teachers and education leaders, and new ways for parents and communities to contribute to learning.
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N4L hosts free Pond workshop
Wed, 13th May 2015
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Kiwi educators to turbocharge teaching at N4L's free Pond workshop during the 'Beyond Broadband' expo.
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N4L opens Pond to the public
Thu, 7th May 2015
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N4L has opened up Pond to New Zealanders around the country, allowing users to make materials in the online catalogue available for public viewing.
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New schools and more classrooms as government invests $244 million
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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The investment is in addition to the $700 million already being invested providing schools with ultra-fast broadband, via the N4L Managed Network.
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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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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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NZIX provides Kiwi schools with faster, better internet
Wed, 11th Feb 2015
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NZIX joins forces with Kiwi schools, promising superior internet with swift, unlimited access.
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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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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.