NEW ZEALAND may be said to consist of two islands—the North Island and the South Island separated by Cook Strait.
Cook Strait lies between the North
and South Islands of New Zealand. It connects the Tasman Sea on the northwest with the South Pacific Ocean on the southeast, and runs next to the capital city, Wellington.
New Zealand has a reputation as a provider of
quality education offering excellent study
opportunities and support services in a safe
learning environment.
New Zealand's national education
system is based on the British
system. Research indicates New Zealand
students are ranked amongst the top in
the world academically.
OUR EDUCATION
SYSTEM
THIS SECTION PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT
THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION SYSTEM.
HOW IT WORKS, THE GUIDING POLICIES AND
THE RESOURCING WE PROVIDE TO THE
EDUCATION SECTOR
Acquire safe workshop habits and develop a safety
conscience.
Develop knowledge of tools, materials, processes
and systems.
Develop their understanding of the influence of
materials technology on the environment and
people’s lives.
Develop attitudes of co-operation and concern for
others and the environment.
Develop resourcefulness, perseverance, patience
and pride in an honest effort.
Objectives
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Information about
attendance, resourcing,
transport, finance, stand
downs and suspensions,
ESOL, school property,
and current education
initiatives including Service
and Trades Academies,
ICT in schools and Youth
Apprenticeships
TERTIARY EDUCATION
Information on
the tertiary
education sector
for students and
tertiary education
organisations.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
You can access
strategies,
information on the
Code of Practice,
newsletters, research
reports, statistics and
other useful
information relating to
international
education in New
Zealand.
Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)
ICT refers to the computer and
telecommunications systems used for teaching,
research and administration in schools.
Standards for upgrading school computer
systems
To take advantage of digital teaching resources
and various Ministry initiatives, schools need to
have a robust ICT cabling network infrastructure
including appropriate switches and servers.
Schools must follow the Network Standards for
upgrades (ICT Standards)when upgrading,
developing or altering a school’s computer
network infrastructure.
The Institute of IT Professionals (IITP) is a
non-profit incorporated society in New
Zealand.
As New Zealand's ICT professional body, the
IITP exists to promote education and ensure
a high level of professional practice amongst
ICT professionals. Before July 2012, IITP
was known as the New Zealand Computer
Society Inc (NZCS).
ICT IN SCHOOLS
THIS IS THE MAIN INDEX PAGE FOR ICT IN
SCHOOLS, FROM WHICH YOU CAN ACCESS
PUBLICATIONS AND LINKS TO INFORMATION
ABOUT THE STRATEGIES, PROGRAMMES,
RESEARCH, AND EVENTS SUPPORTING AND
PROMOTING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES IN SCHOOLS.
DIGITAL LITERACY‘Digital literacy’ builds upon ‘traditional
literacy’ to incorporate the skills needed
to make sense of information so we can
become confident and capable users and
creators of web-based information, and
flexible and adaptable to new
technologies. More importantly, we need
to develop critical thinking skills in order
to make sense of the information
presented by these new technologies.
Now, more than any period in time,
information is freely available and often at
the press of a button. Children and adults
need to question this information to
determine its relevance and accuracy.
DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS INCLUDE
BEING ABLE TO:
* source information
* critically question
* determine the relevance and accuracy of
information
* create information wisely
* gain experience with a number of tools (both
ICT and non ICT)
* collaborate
* have knowledge about safe practice and
copyright.
INTRODUCING THE WORLD OF
BLOGGING
A weblog is an online
space for sharing and
learning. You can sign
up to a blog provider
and you are given
your own web page
on which to log your
thoughts and ideas.
PEDAGOGY – THE ART OF
TEACHING
Pedagogy is the way we teach,
the strategies behind our
teaching and the focus of our
teaching. Pedagogy is also
about learning; one cannot
teach without being a learner.
Understanding what is involved
in the process of being a learner
is part of pedagogy.
DIGITAL STORYTELLING
‘Digital storytelling is the modern
expression of the ancient art of
storytelling. Digital stories derive
their power by weaving together
images, music, narrative and
voice together, thereby giving
deep dimension and vivid colour
to characters, situations,
experiences, and insights.’
wall-sized screens
eye-tracking and attention tracking
technologies.
can track and evaluate a students
performance in a way that is easy to share
and understand.
it will be easier to assess how each
individual is doing and help them along their
way.
3D learning is a new
approach to understand distance learning.
It helps us to remember more and in a easy
way.
The grasping power of the students as well
as their interest increases with it .
Everything becomes quicker to learn and
children absorb new concepts, and display
higher levels of concentration.
3D printing is a process of making a 3-Dimensional solid object of virtually any shape, from a digital model.
3D printing is achieved using an “additive process”, where successive layers of material are laid down in different shapes.
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques, which mostly rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling.
explore creativity and to develop critical thinking
skills around technology.
The reason why we offered so many different
ideas was to enable the students to explore an
area that was new for them – because when
you find something out yourself that’s new to
you.
connect with the excitement of learning and you
can apply it better to the children.
Equipped with nothing more than a pair of
3-D glasses and a multi-functional drill
attached behind a projection screen, the
Simodont emulates the real feeling of
enamel, dentine and even caries.
3-D projector will provide a simulation of
their patient who has been chosen from a
waiting room filled with virtual patients
requiring treatment varying from a simple
cavity to a crown.
COMPREHENSIVE
INFORMATION TO
HELP SCHOOLS
ACTIVBOARD
collected the information you need to assist
you in planning your application
The Pack includes links to a selection of
reports, research papers and Case Studies
to help answer the questions you may need
to respond to in your application.
* new online resource
Hector’s World
“Tech Cave”
* provides tools for
kids to teach
themselves and their
communities about
how technology works
A MUSICAL TOUCH-USING
TECHNOLOGY TO MAKE MUSIC!
Incorporating music in the classroom
enhances student learning and also
develops students musical intelligence.
A calming tune that is played in the
background while writing in a journal entry
can stimulate reflection.
Music can also be played in the background
while reading a poem, stirring and evoking
emotion.
musical dramatization can highlight the
message of a poem.
HARD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION
New Zealand Websites Selling Product That Incorporate NZ Intellectual Property *
William Hamilton Jet Boat
Bill Gallagher New Zealand's first electric fence
Jim McDonald. The Barmac Rock crusher
A J Hackett Bungy Jumping
Mooring Systems IronSailor Mooring System
SwingThru Container loading equipment
Dr.David Beach of Industrial Reseach Ltd. Kiwistar Ultra Fast Camera Lens
Waipuna Systems Ltd Non-Chemical Weed Control
Peter Witihira Powerbeat Battery
Bryan Murphy Animal Eartag
Bill Robinson Seismic Isolators
Fraser Croad Mountain Buggy
Britten Motorcycles
Navman GPS & Marine Products
Wronz Wool Research
Norm Rumsey Sector Navigation Lights
Paul Beckett Blokart
Unifoot Walking Aid
Sealegs Retractable Boat Wheels
Mylark Trailer Barges & Super Wrench
Golf Cross Oval Golf Ball
Hec & John Ramsey Buzzy Bee
Jeff Tallon Industrial Research Ltd.
Pagepal Paging for the deaf
Tony Fraser Jones Larvae Transfer System
Terrasaw Power Trencher
Alan MacDiarmid Conducting Polymers
John Baker No-Tillage Technologies
Neil Harrap Adventure Flight Suspended From An Overhead Suspension Point
GNOME Intelligent Video Surveillance System Digital Surveillance Systems
Shiny Robot World’s Only Sheep Processing Robot
Shoof Internatiional Animal Equipment
BOTRY-Zen Biological Control Product
Kite Fishing Fiishing kites
Fernz Animal Health Products
Hayes Fencing Tools
Wellington Drive An Innovative Electric Motor
Indranet Advanced Broadband Wireless Multimedia Network & Telecommunication technology
KEYRite Versatile Document Holder
Sonic Vision Seeing With Sound
Deep Video Imaging World's First Multi-Layer Display For The Desktop
Water Recycling System Waste Water Recycling
Zorbing The Latest Adventure Experience From New Zealand
Terry Roycroft Sealander Amphibious vehicle
Roger smith Smitkin Engine
Karl Scherer Puzzles and Games
George Zander Heavy-duty ejector trailer
Sharp Shifter Gear Change in Less Than 2/10ths Second
Blis AntiMicrobial Composition