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Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Massey University

Phonics more important than ever in a digital age

Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.

By Tom Nicholson • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Apple

Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift

Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai
Apps

Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai

Ngātiwai Trust Board launches 3 interactive apps to tell traditional stories, with 14 students involved in their creation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 5th May 2014
Brave New World
Unified Communications

Brave New World

As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009

Stories from Other Regions

New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap
Deloitte

New Horizons invests in Australia's workforce, seeks to close skills gap

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is investing in Australia's workforce development to address the country's skills gap and boost growth opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2019
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
eLearning

Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM

Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Schools

Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world

Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2016
Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool
EduTech

Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool

Kiwi company Bud-e Digital has launched Bud-e Reading, the literacy product targeted at New Zealand students and designed to be exportable.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2015
Digital literacy key focus of expert group
EduTech

Digital literacy key focus of expert group

A new 14-member expert group has been formed to enhance digital literacy in New Zealand schools, advising on modern tech integration and equitable access.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2013
Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed
EduTech

Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed

Microsoft and the Ministry of Education will work together to address the lack of digital literacy amongst school leavers in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2011
Demysifying ICT
Unified Communications

Demysifying ICT

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009