Statement from Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister of Education, 8 April 2020 The Ministry of Education is working with partners to develop a package of options so that students can learn at home when Term 2 begins on 15 April. Supports are also being prepared for households with children […]
When Donnis Harrison heard about Tahi Rua Toru Tech (123Tech), she knew it would be the perfect digital challenge for her students – little did she know, however, just how engaged they’d be and how successful it would prove. I was looking for a way to extend students […]
Keep fit and healthy during the lockdown thanks to daily Jump Jam workouts. From his home in Mt Maunganui, Jump Jam creator Brett Fairweather is posting daily videos to keep you moving. So, clear some space and turn up the volume. More at jumpjam.co.nz/quarantine
With schools closed for face-to-face tuition, do you need support to setup and plan for remote teaching and learning? TKI’s Enabling E-Learning has set up a new webpage with practical help and information for: choosing a conferencing platform planning your approach. Plus, there are lots of great tips […]
While normally associated with getting out into the ‘great outdoors’, Scouts UK has pulled together some inspired indoor activity ideas for the ‘Great Indoors’. They’re all free and aimed at keeping kids learning new skills and having fun. Activities include: Lolly Stick Catapults To Foldly Go (an origami […]
According to the UNOCHA, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced more than 110 countries to shut down their education systems in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. The United Nations says 102 of them have nationwide closures that have impacted 850 million children; another 11 countries have […]
As New Zealand moves into the second week of lockdown, one of the biggest problems both educators and parents are finding with remote learning is how to keep kids engaged while they are being educated at home. Wellington-based company, Gamefroot, has developed a Remote Learning website that allows […]
LearnCoach, a platform for online schooling, has launched virtual classrooms for secondary schools across New Zealand, ensuring that the nation’s youth are kept up to date with their NCEA study. Dave Cameron, LearnCoach Founder and CEO, says that they have designed online NCEA courses that can be delivered […]
With the lockdown, one app that’s seen a surge in popularity is Zoom (zoom.us), which provides a remote conferencing service that combines video, chat, and collaboration tools. It’s fairly straightforward to use. Simply sign up for an account (there’s a basic free one to get you going). When […]
An announcement from Sue Beesley, on behalf of the MADE Awards committee: “We have made the difficult decision to cancel the MADE Awards for 2020 due to the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown and the uncertainty of when schools will be operating to be able to produce projects for […]
Welcome to our daily Covid-19 Update. Each day, we’ll bring you a selection of the latest news, information and advice on the coronavirus pandemic. . Covid-19 Pandemic level added to NZ Civil Defence’s game ‘What’s the Plan Stan?’ A new Covid-19 Pandemic level has been added to New Zealand […]
A new Covid-19 Pandemic level has been added to New Zealand Civil Defence game What’s the Plan Stan?, a free resource to support schools, teachers and students to develop the knowledge and skills to prepare for emergency events. Developed by Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), MCDEM, NEMA and EQC […]
