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- Aug- 2018 -28 August
You’re teaching creators now, not children
How many of your students want to ‘be a Youtuber’? Frankly, most of our youngsters are already content creators online.…
Read More » - 28 August
Torbay School pilots student-led Te Reo Māori
The student-led te Reo Māori pilot is the brainwave of teacher Sam Boriboun, whose wife Roimata Smail created Wai Ako, “I…
Read More » - 14 August
What’s in my lunchbox – Part 1
A FREE downloadable printable activity & classroom resource inspired by Māori language week.
Read More » - 14 August
Some students need additional support – is flexibility the solution?
In theory, the push towards ‘Flexible Learning Spaces’ should support a diverse range of students as the principles are strongly…
Read More » - Jul- 2018 -3 July
Upskilling to lead students into a digital future – Is now the time?
For schools, there are two ways to approach PLD: your local education advisor may contact you to advise that you…
Read More » - Jun- 2018 -26 June
Check out how schools are refurbishing their school libraries this year
Have you booked in your library for a makeover? Thinking about it? There are a few things you might want…
Read More » - 26 June
Māui and Mahuika inspire teachers and kaiako
The legend of Māui and his kuia Mahuika discovering the source of fire, is being used to inspire teachers and…
Read More » - May- 2018 -14 May
Advice for modern classroom design? Get Smart
Modern Smart Classrooms, therefore, not only reflect the existing digital knowledge and expectations of 21st century learners, but also the…
Read More » - 1 May
Benefits for non-Māori students: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Kapa haka provides an avenue for Māori students to access the Māori world and be culturally-connected learners.
Read More » - Apr- 2018 -3 April
NZ Spanish language teachers off to Colombia
High school Spanish language teachers from across New Zealand are about to add a Colombian accent to their teaching techniques.
Read More » - Mar- 2018 -26 March
School marae and ‘success as Māori’
With over 99 marae-ā-kura across the country, and more being built, the term describes complexes established to create Māori teaching…
Read More » - 13 March
The future of schools: Sir Ken Robinson explains what “was never true”
Education is more like gardening than manufacturing: the thing is that gardeners know that there are conditions under which plants…
Read More » - Feb- 2018 -27 February
Life skills centre stage with school performances
What sort of AV equipment is required for a school to put on quality performances? What are the legal considerations…
Read More » - 20 February
Full STEAM ahead for 21st century citizens
Yet with the pace of the technological revolution becoming even hotter, STEM has now morphed into STEAM through incorporating the…
Read More » - Dec- 2017 -12 December
The life of a sewing machine at Sacred Heart College
Fashion and design teacher Amber McIntosh tells School News she has been using Bernina sewing machines since she started her…
Read More » - Nov- 2017 -28 November
Choosing technology tools to support teaching
The number of devices, gadgets, programs and apps purported to aid learning can be overwhelming, so which e-learning tools will…
Read More » - 21 November
Affirming Māori students as Māori: Kapa haka in mainstream schools
Creating opportunities for kapa haka is one way that schools can increase their cultural responsiveness to Māori students – so…
Read More » - 21 November
Kitting out the soft materials room
Sewing, now known as soft materials technology, is as popular as ever, and advances in furniture design and room set…
Read More » - 21 November
The benefits of music lessons in schools
Researchers found that mastering a musical instrument improves the way the human brain processes parts of spoken language, that people…
Read More » - Sep- 2017 -12 September
Teachers share ways for driving change in online campaign
Digital education provider, The Mind Lab by Unitec, has launched a new platform to showcase New Zealand educators embracing the…
Read More » - 5 September
Easy ways to get on board with robotics
Advances in technology changing the way we live day-to-day are both exciting and daunting. As we witness robots replace humans…
Read More » - Aug- 2017 -22 August
Māori language resources for teachers
Resources to help teachers prepare for Māori Language Week and to normalise use of Te Reo in the classroom.
Read More » - Jun- 2017 -13 June
New teaching approach accelerates bilingual learning
New research from the University of Auckland has shown that pupils in kura kaupapa Māori-language immersion schools who have English…
Read More » - May- 2017 -30 May
Making the most of interactive technology
Advances in digital technology are transforming the look of interactive teaching, and it’s all good news.
Read More » - 23 May
Why it’s time to get serious about 3D technology
While the use of 3D technology opens up huge opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs, there is still little evidence of…
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