Students stories - Page 6
Updated: Education sector slams Joyce on income rankings
Thu, 7th Apr 2016
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Educators are 'astounded' that Joyce, in releasing this data, suggests teaching isn’t the profession to choose if you want a prosperous future.
One million visitors later, Kiwi history website revamped
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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One million history buffs boost Kiwi website into a revamp, making the past a daily delight for global audience.
Technology a real force in the classroom, survey shows
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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Technology is saving teachers time, enabling them to focus on students, according to a survey by software-as-a-service firm Instructure.
New Zealand teachers recognised for contributions
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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Several teachers across NZ have been recognised for their contributions to their schools as part of the OfficeMax A day Made Better programme.
NZ's future tech leaders named in Bright Sparks Awards
Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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Kiwi students have done their schools - and themselves - proud in this year's Bright Sparks Awards. And the winners are...
Auckland highschool students amongst top ranks at world Microsoft champs
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Students from Avondale College have placed in the top ten in their various categories at the world finals of the Microsoft Office Specialist champs.
Unitec tech hub gets underway
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute’s 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.
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.
Intueri agrees to acquire Academy Group, adding pharmacy, floristry, building courses
Thu, 4th Dec 2014
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Intueri Education Group, New Zealand's largest private training company, has agreed to buy Academy Group NZ for an initial payment of $4 million a.
OneNet takes out first prize at University of Auckland
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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OneNet wins top prize at University of Auckland's InfoSys345 project. Third successive win for cloud computing company.
Pond extends invites to educators...
Mon, 11th Aug 2014
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Educators who are members of Pond are now able to invite their colleagues and friends in the education sector to join.
3D printers add a new dimension to technology
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Students at Hutt Intermediate School explore new horizons in technology with a hands-on introduction to 3D printing, led by expert Gordon Dykes.
Teachers who inspired, focus of new Kiwi website
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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A new website, Inspired by U, launched by Education Minister Hekia Parata, allows Kiwis to honour the teachers who made a lasting impact.
First schools sign up for N4L
Mon, 14th Oct 2013
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More than 20 schools from around New Zealand have already signed agreements with Network for Learning (N4L) to connect to its managed network.
Software helps students catch their dreams
Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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DreamCatcher, a New Zealand web-based tool, revolutionises career teaching by empowering students to make informed decisions and take control of their futures.
Marlborough schools to get slice of Pi
Wed, 7th Aug 2013
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Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology donates Raspberry Pi computers to 13 local schools, empowering students to compete in the {Codeworx} challenge.
Mashup competition for Christchurch schools
Fri, 26th Jul 2013
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Christchurch high school students have the opportunity to build a business in a weekend with the first Mashup competition in the region.
Schools get doodling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2013
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More than $10,000 in technology equipment is up for grabs in the 2013 Doodle 4 Google competition, which is now open for registration.
Girls are all a-Twitter
Fri, 21st Jun 2013
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Teenage schoolgirls are flocking to the microblogging service Twitter, according to early results from the educational project CensusAtSchool.
PaCT sent packing by teachers
Wed, 19th Jun 2013
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Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.