Digital technology becoming compulsory in school curriculum
Digital technologies learning is to be added to the school curriculum
Students’ ignorance about money sparks new financial literacy program
Kiwi kids' poor understanding of money sparked the creation of a new online financial literacy program.
Bridging the gap between research and practice in education
Teachers’ access to reliable, relevant and actionable research will get a boost in February with the launch of a new digital platform offering free, easy-to-access resources that enhance their classroom practice.
Developing Digital Worlds
Currently in its fourth year, the Developing Digital Worlds project is delving into using digital tools to build students’ “21st century skills”. This week we get a peek into one aspect of this ongoing study involving Taylor Swift, a colony of New Zealand dotterels and students developing their online argumentation skills.
From quick fix to lasting solution – prefabrication for the schools of tomorrow
Ignite associate director Jennis Lee looks at the benefits of the “new” prefab technology and why it’s likely to be more and more popular for schools in the future.
BYOD: How to implement a program successfully
Ross Coutts shares his top tips for principals looking to establish a BYOD program.
Innovative learning environments: where’s the evidence?
MARK OSBORNE suggests that when teacher pedagogy and physical learning environments are aligned there are significant gains to be made in achievement.
Student app: NCEA Pal
Education Review looks at an app that is helping students keep track of their NCEA credits.
Simplifying PLD proposals lessens the workload
Professional learning and development (PLD) is an essential supporter and enabler of a system that learns. A new online process of applying for PLD is scheduled to be in place by term 3 this year.
Backing up BYOD – getting the right IT infrastructure in place
One school’s experience of upgrading its IT infrastructure to support its IT systems and BYOD programme.
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