Ministry of Education stories - Page 2

“This redevelopment is about the Government getting ahead of the game in an area, and modernising facilities to provide innovative learning.">>

"I thought it may be useful to give you an update on where we are at with the wider education portfolio, including digital infrastructure.">>

"It’s vitally important that the next generation is equipped with the skills and knowledge required to compete in the digital world.”>>

"We welcome the expansion of digital tech in schools, but we are disappointed the broader changes needed in this area have apparently been dumped.">>

"Every student will effectively be joining the digital revolution and coding could be as common as riding a bicycle.">>

“It will ensure we have an education system that prepares children and young people for a future where digital fluency will be critical for success.">>

"The app breaks new ground in language revitalisation, interpreting the world of a deaf Māori student through art, storytelling, & mobile technology.">>

​Otago and Southland are the latest regions to benefit from funding for school property, with the Government announcing $37 million will be invested.>>

“The Minister seems to have become so disconnected from the role PEC plays in promoting Pasifika languages and culture he now refuses to fund it.">>

The creation of an online guide to help schools make the best use of teacher aides has been welcomed by the Minister of Education.>>

“This fund supports teachers to develop excellent practice and share what works across schools so that it becomes common practice.">>

"The investment will expand capacity and will focus on providing flexible learning spaces with the latest infrastructure to support digital learning.">>

"These are wonderful modern new spaces. It’s a flexible space, and we can use it in lots of different ways.">>

“These investments are testament to the Govt’s commitment to get ahead of demand, upgrade facilities and grow school capacity in our largest city.">>

“By pushing participation rates at any cost, the Government is knowingly putting very young children at risk.">>

“The 9-3pm model for education is changing, and the best way to support this cost effectively is through the cloud.">>

“This additional boost means a large majority of New Zealand schools will have access to high quality wireless connections.">>

"The learning spaces will also feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.">>

The Ministry of Education has announced the official opening of the 416.8 million West Rolleston Primary School.>>

Parata has launched a new digital graphic novel aimed to strengthen recognition of the Māori language, culture and history.>>

The Government has announced funding of $500,000 that will see over 40 more schools across the country receive wireless technology.>>

The spaces will be flexible to support different ways of teaching & learning, and feature the latest IT infrastructure to support digital learning.>>

Secondary teachers in New Zealand schools are being invited to take part in the 2016 Secondary Teacher Census.>>

The Connected Learning Advisory has announced it will run a one-day professional support workshop for teachers around New Zealand this April.>>