Digital Literacy stories - Page 3
Phonics more important than ever in a digital age
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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massey university
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opinion
Massey University children's literacy specialist Tom Nicholson discusses how spelling is even more relevant in a digital age than ever before.
Robots can be programmed in the playground with Swift
Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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digital literacy
Children to code robots and drones with Apple's Swift Playgrounds, transforming the way programming is taught in schools.
Teachers get tech for breakfast at Hutt Valley STEMM
Tue, 16th May 2017
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e-learning
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open polytechnic
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digital literacy
Hutt Valley teachers feasted on tech innovation with Open Polytechnic's digital learning showcase at the STEMM festival.
Warehouse Stationery looks to keep handwriting alive in digital world
Mon, 11th Apr 2016
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schools
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digital literacy
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skills gap
Warehouse Stationery launches initiative to promote handwriting in New Zealand schools, giving children the chance to write a postcard for free.
Kiwi company leaps into education market with digital literacy tool
Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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edutech
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e-learning
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digital literacy
Kiwi company Bud-e Digital has launched Bud-e Reading, the literacy product targeted at New Zealand students and designed to be exportable.
Story telling goes digital for Ngātiwai
Mon, 5th May 2014
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apps
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te reo māori
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digital literacy
Ngātiwai Trust Board launches 3 interactive apps to tell traditional stories, with 14 students involved in their creation.
Digital literacy key focus of expert group
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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edutech
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digital literacy
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managed network
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.
Lack of digital literacy in teens to be addressed
Wed, 6th Apr 2011
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edutech
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microsoft
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ministry of education
Microsoft and the Ministry of Education will work together to address the lack of digital literacy amongst school leavers in New Zealand.
Demysifying ICT
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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uc
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it training
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government
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.
Brave New World
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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uc
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telco
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digital literacy
As New Zealand steps into 2010, a surge in high-speed broadband promises to revolutionise education. Louis van Wyk explores this transformative potential.