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Education
Expect low attendance when schools reopen next week, Ardern says
"Under level three, the vast majority of children will still be learning from home, so we expect that a large…
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Health & Safety
Covid-19: Vital that tikanga adapts again
Close social contact is woven into the fabric of the lives of many Māori – their homes, their care arrangements…
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Technology
As use of digital platforms surges, we’ll need stronger global efforts to protect human rights online
Students and teachers alike should take extra care to protect themselves online. Concerns about rising levels of scamming and harassment…
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Op-ed
Forget old screen ‘time’ rules during coronavirus. Here’s what you should focus on instead
Too much screen time is not the end of the world. Aiming for healthy screentime using all three factors –…
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Health & Safety
The psychology of lockdown suggests sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues
New Zealanders will eventually emerge from the level 4 lockdown, but it may be into a brave new world. It’s…
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Education
‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them
With many Zoomombing attacks being on educational institutions, it’s likely a large number of these trolls are simply mischievous students…
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Health & Safety
Healthy brains in isolated times
Here are five easy evidence-based recommendations to help minimise the impact of this unprecedented situation on our brain fitness.
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Education
Education Secretary given emergency powers during lockdown
Schools no longer have a vote in whether they can reopen, move online or shutdown, based on the latest government…
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Education
How to talk to children about COVID-19
Children take their cues from you. If you display anxiety, they will pick up on it.
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Industry Voices
Surviving lockdown with young children
Those of us who are parents or caregivers of young children have the seemingly insurmountable task of figuring out how…
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For Fun
The challenges and benefits of outdoor recreation during NZ’s coronavirus lockdown
Disrupting a person’s attachment to a place, caused by events like war or natural disaster (or, indeed, national lockdown!), can…
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Administration
Principals want calm during COVID-19 crisis
Teacher unions are talking with the Ministry of Education to make sure everyone working in education can continue to be…
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News
No funding cuts but schools MUST close, Ardern triggers lockdown
Asked whether students may have to retake the year, Hipkins said it was premature to discuss that at this stage.…
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Teachers' Desk
PM Jacinda Ardern explains new measures to tackle coronavirus
"If you close schools, where do children go? They go to their grandparents, or other caregivers. So we have to…
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News
Answering questions about coronavirus? Here’s an expert round-up
What is it? Should schools close? How are other countries responding? What strategies are working? We share a round-up of…
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Administration
Op-Ed: How to optimise online learning in the age of Coronavirus
An educational psychologist proposes five key considerations for educators supporting students’ online learning.
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