Schools stories - Page 7
Understanding copyright for schools
Wed, 28th Oct 2015
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Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
Shift in approach to online safety needed, says NetSafe
Wed, 21st Oct 2015
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online safety
With rapid changes in the digital technologies used in schools and their communities, the concept of online safety has fundamentally changed.
Police join fight against cyberbullying
Mon, 12th Oct 2015
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Cyberbullying is a threat to students in New Zealand, and the police are getting involved in educating young people throughout the country.
How your school can manage student and teacher data
Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
More than 200 schools put hand up for Caltex Fuel Your School initiative
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Over 200 New Zealand schools have applied for grants from the $100,000 raised by Caltex customers in the Fuel Your School initiative.
Kiwi students using school computers to access porn
Fri, 2nd Oct 2015
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New Zealand students are accessing 'inappropriate content', namely pornography, on school computers more than ever before.
Victoria University to address bullying in schools
Fri, 18th Sep 2015
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Victoria University unveils a Finnish anti-bullying strategy, KiVa, to combat NZ's dire school bullying rates.
NZ's Tairua School, making modern classrooms a reality
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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Tairua School in the Coromandel is replacing desks with e-hubs as part of a pilot program to modernize education.
Pakuranga College takes out New Era/Acer eLearning challenge
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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new era it
Pakuranga College students have been reaping the rewards of an outcome-based eLearning initiative, which has now won them $10,000 of IT and support.
Allied Telesis NZ posts bonanza profit
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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Allied Telesis NZ's profits soar by 166%, reaching £1.1m, after a robust sales surge in its educational tech sector.
More than 700,000 Kiwi homes and businesses have access to UFB
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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rural broadband initiative
The UFB rollout to schools is 96% complete with 2324 schools now able to connect, with all schools being able to connect by the end of the year.
Dicker Data NZ growth continues with Aerohive deal
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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aerohive networks
Aerohive partners with Dicker Data in NZ, leveraging their networking capabilities to expand business in local market.
Connected Learning Advisory enables Maori elearning
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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The Ministry of Education's Connected Learning Advisory is helping New Zealand schools and Māori communities make the most of digital technologies.
More than $2.5m given back to NZ schools via OfficeMax programme
Mon, 20th Jul 2015
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rebate
OfficeMax's MySchool programme has returned more than NZD $2.5m to New Zealand schools since 2007, supporting vital resources through parent purchases.
Partner centric network monitoring tool coming from Allied Telesis
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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network infrastructure
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connector systems
Allied Telesis launches Net.Health to tackle complex network monitoring for educational institutions and businesses in NZ.
Wi-Fi in schools: how safe is it?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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schools
Govt assures Wi-Fi in NZ schools is safe with exposure levels far below health risk limits, amidst global health debates.
Police and schools - staying safe online
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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online safety
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Partnerships between schools and police are crucial for the safety of students, says New Zealand Schools Trustees Association.
TradeMe prepares Kiwi students for the working world
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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careers
Trade Me supports students in New Zealand, promoting different career paths and success beyond traditional education.
3D printing a priority for schools, says Wanhao
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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3d printing
Wanhao champions 3D printing in NZ schools to prep kids for tech-driven future jobs, forming curriculum partnerships.
Schools using fingerprint technology to deter theft
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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biometrics
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West Auckland schools adopt SelectaDNA to slash thefts by 38%, BNZ and partners drive notable drop in burglaries with forensic tech.