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Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs
EduTech

Online higher education courses provide wider access, higher quality and lower costs

Technology is vital in providing accessible education to students around the world, said Sir John Daniel at an event in Wellington.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014
NetSafe joins N4L
N4L

NetSafe joins N4L

Pond now has a feature where inappropriate or unlawful content, communication or behaviour can be directly reported to NetSafe.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...
Government

N4L: 300 more schools connected by 2015...

Network for Learning (N4L) exceeds targets, as 700 schools and 225k students are now connected to its Managed Network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Funding builds digital access in Christchurch
eLearning

Funding builds digital access in Christchurch

Christchurch's digital learning leap: $200,000 push aims to equip over 9s in 30 schools with access to vital online resources.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Online learning stories

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
NZ Government taps into international education market
EduTech

NZ Government taps into international education market

The New Zealand Government is set to invest nearly NZD $450,000 in 12 new international education growth initiatives, focusing on the US and Asian markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one
EduTech

Network for Learning's Managed Network turns one

Over 40 NZ schools have been using @N4Lnz's Managed Network for over a year, helping them fast-track digital learning plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014
New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
EduTech

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education
EduTech

94% of Kiwi schools turn to online resources for better education

A recent report on New Zealand schools show digital technology is being widely adopted and is contributing to higher student achievement.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2014
New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective
eLearning

New Zealand's e-learning certificate helps USP meet strategic objective

USP's strategic leap: thanks to NZ's e-learning cert, it's set to fulfill its goal of enhanced online education across the Pacific by 2018.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2014
1000th school to get government's fast internet
EduTech

1000th school to get government's fast internet

Fast internet reaches 1000 NZ schools, promising innovative learning and connectivity thanks to government investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2014
Pond reveals new features at ULearn
Schools

Pond reveals new features at ULearn

N4L's Pond unveils new features at ULearn, enhancing NZ educators' resource sharing and professional development.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together
Ulearn

Join NZ and global educators online this October to connect, collaborate and learn together

Join educators worldwide in October for Connected Educator Month, an online blend of forums, webinars, and collaborative learning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014
TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation
Microsoft

TechEd LIVE: Microsoft NZ urges IT industry to mentor next generation

Microsoft NZ champions mentoring at TechEd, urging tech pros to guide NZ's next-gen talents for a thriving future in IT.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2014
IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment
Microsoft

IT path opens as Microsoft NZ pledges million-dollar Tech Youth investment

Microsoft NZ pledges $1m to High Tech Youth, aiming to bridge the IT gap for underserved Kiwi youth, boosting skills and career pathways.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond
N4L

Trainee teachers to gain entry to Pond

Network for Learning's Pond can now be accessed by Initial Teacher Educators (ITEs), and will be available to teacher trainees from 2015.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2014
Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?
Data Loss Prevention

Would a Labour CTO lead a 'Digital Upgrade' in NZ?

Labour plans to create the position of Chief Technology Officer to advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet on ICT issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2014
Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide
Schools

Labour's education policy aims to reduce digital divide

Labour vows to bridge digital divide with portable computers for students in Years 5-13, aiming to make digital education accessible for all.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2014