eCommerceNews New Zealand - Technology news for digital commerce decision-makers

Ministry of Education stories - Page 3

Story image
$4.2m upgrade for Papatoetoe Central School
Wed, 20th Apr 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
retailers
Papatoetoe Central School in New Zealand will receive a $4.2 million upgrade to accommodate roll growth and support innovative learning.
Story image
Christchurch schooling network set to be most modern
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
ministry of education
The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.
Story image
Education Minister launches digital resource to strengthen Te Reo Māori
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
#
edutech
#
cloud services
#
e-learning
Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.
Story image
Half a million dollars for more schools to get wireless technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
school network upgrade project
The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.
Story image
Auckland school to get $10 million upgrade
Thu, 31st Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
ministry of education
The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
Story image
2016 Secondary Teacher Census: Ministry wants educator involvement
Thu, 24th Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
nz
Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.
Story image
Connected Learning Advisory to host digital tech events this April
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
digital engagement
The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.
Story image
Education Minister praising Kiwi students
Tue, 15th Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
qualifications
Kiwi students are set to surpass educational targets ahead of schedule, with 84.4% achieving NCEA Level 2 or an equivalent qualification last year.
Story image
Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
wellington
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.
Story image
Ministry of Education and Hika bring te reo Maori to early education
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
apps
#
ministry of education
New Zealand early education services (ECE) are eligible to receive free access to the Hika Lite Maori Language Application.
Story image
Kiwi educators encouraged to exchange faulty Apple plug
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
apple
#
smartphones
#
edutech
The Ministry of Education has alerted New Zealand educators to the fact that Apple is recalling the two-prong Apple AC wall plug adapters.
Story image
Govt gives update on ChCh school network
Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
ndi
UK Government applauds those who have supported Christchurch's education system in the wake of the 2011 earthquake.
Story image
School network project draws to a close, Kiwi schools benefitting
Thu, 11th Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
cloud services
#
hyperscale
New Zealand's schools leap into the digital age as the nationwide School Network Upgrade Project nears its successful completion.
Story image
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
#
edutech
#
it infrastructure
#
ministry of education
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
Story image
Who are school donations really helping?
Thu, 21st Jan 2016
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
qpec
New figures on school donations provides further evidence of the growing inequalities in new Zealand education.
Story image
Back to school tips from the Ministry of Education
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
#
edutech
#
trade me
#
ministry of education
Get school-ready with tips from the Ministry of Education, covering everything from second-hand uniforms to walking buses.
Story image
One class school gets early connection to Wi-Fi
Tue, 12th Jan 2016
#
edutech
#
broadband
#
ministry of education
Remote West Coast school Barrytown now has wireless internet access in its classrooms as the Ministry of Education stepped in ahead of UFB update.
Story image
$1.125 million for new education research projects
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
cios
Funding for six new research projects will benefit teachers and students for years to come, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Story image
Education Act Update receives 'huge' response
Wed, 16th Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
law
#
ministry of education
Overwhelming feedback as 1,800+ responses flood in for the overhaul of NZ's outdated 1989 Education Act.
Story image
$8.5 million revamp for Wellington school
Mon, 14th Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
e-learning
#
ministry of education
The focus of the redevelopment will be on creating an innovative learning environment, with the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.
Story image
Ministry of Education and Microsoft, bringing Kiwi students into digital world
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
#
microsoft
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
Microsoft signs three-year agreement with Ministry of Education to provide Kiwi students with latest computer software.
Story image
Education Legislation Bill: the details
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
early childhood education
The MoE has introduced a new Education Legislation Bill, aiming to improve administrative and governance arrangements in educational entities.
Story image
New website to help parents of deaf children
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
new zealand federation for deaf children
NZ Federation for Deaf Children unveils a new site, a 'one-stop shop' for parents seeking deaf children's resources and support.
Story image
Education summit explores use of tech in the classroom
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
#
edutech
#
ministry of education
#
leadership
NZ spotlights ed-tech strides at global summit, heralding a tech-infused future in classrooms.