Resources

Techlink   (www.techlink.org.nz)  

A website that showcases examples of contemporary teaching and learning in technology, providing encouragement and support for teachers in the planning and implementation of classroom programmes.

Mediascape   (www.mediascape.ac.nz)  

Specialises in sharing information and research about the media in New Zealand. It promotes media literacy, research and the exchange of views and opinions between New Zealanders. Its special focus is on information and research for those who care for young people : families, policymakers and makers of media.

Panasonic KWN : Kid Witness News   (www.kwn.co.nz)  

Find out more about the Panasonic Kid Witness News competition, a hands-on video education programme designed to develop a student's self-confidence, creativity, communication skills and teamwork through the use of digital video technology.

Digital Conversations   (www.digitalconversations.org.nz)  

A website putting primary and secondary students in touch with local and overseas speakers through videoconferencing. Students can discuss an exciting range of topics with experts in their field.

Team Up   (www.teamup.co.nz)  

Team up with your kids, their teachers and your whanau to encourage and support your kids as they learn; it makes a big difference to their future.

New Zealand Maths   (www.nzmaths.co.nz)  

Improving learning outcomes for students by using ICT to support the aims and objectives of the New Zealand curriculum and by providing ICT professional development for teachers and principals.

Secondary Futures   (www.secondaryfutures.co.nz)  

A project set up to encourage discussion and debate about the role and purpose of secondary education in New Zealand, creating a mandate for change.

Mathletics   (www.mathletics.co.nz)  

The next generation in learning for kids in Australia and New Zealand, providing curriculum support for mathematics from preschool to Year 12 level.

Instant Education Solutions   (www.instant.org.nz)  

Offering a complete teaching and assessment solution for institutions assessing NZQA unit standards. Each pack contains a teaching guide, assessment booklet, student workbook and the NZQA unit standard.

English Online   (english.unitecnology.ac.nz)  

English Online is produced for the NZ Ministry of Education to support the teaching of English in years 1-13. It includes teaching resources, networks and research for teachers as well as student projects and publication opportunities.

Information Literacy Online   (infolit.unitecnology.ac.nz)  

Information literacy is the ability to find, use, apply and communicate information with critical discrimination, and transform it into knowledge. Visit the site to find information literacy articles and resources.

Census At School   (www.tataurangakitekura.org.nz)  

A nationwide online survey for Year 5 - 13 students which provides real, relevant data and classroom activities to enhance statistical enquiry across the curriculum.

Census At School   (www.censusatschool.org.nz)  

An online survey of Year 5 to Year 10 students (taken from August to September 2005) which provides real, relevant data to enhance statistical enquiry across the curriculum.

Creative Learning   (www.clc.co.nz)  

Provides a range of assessment instruments designed to improve study skills, teaching and training methods as well as performance in the workplace.

New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Association   (www.nzssaa.org.nz)  

News and information on the events end entry procedures for secondary schools athletics.

Unitec in Schools   (www.unitecinschools.ac.nz)  

Educational website offering online professional development for teachers.

Heurisko   (www.heurisko.co.nz)  

A small, private New Zealand company staffed by qualified teachers with extensive experience in the use of information and communication technologies in education.

Knowledge Networks   (www.knowledge-networks.co.nz)  

Connecting you to the world, Knowledge Networks allows you to communicate, build and share knowledge online. This unique New Zealand learning management service facilitates the effective sharing of knowledge and communication between schools, teachers, administrators, students and parents.

iSchool   (www.ischool.co.nz)  

A two day event designed to provide an education focused conference for teachers and educators, addressing the integration of ICT into the curriculum through Apple technology.

Raglan Kids Site   (www.raglan.net.nz/kids/)  

Raglan school information about holiday programmes, homework help, crafts and cooking.

Language & Maths Programme   (www.lamp.net.nz)  

Studies have shown that too many New Zealanders lack the basic language and maths skills to cope successfully in today's workplaces and communities. LAMP is an online adult literacy programme which has been designed to help address this problem.

APN Educational Media   (www.apn-ed.co.nz)  

A division of APN News and Media, serving the education and health sectors. They produce a number of publications that cover all aspects of secondary, tertiary and further education.

New Zealand Education Review   (www.educationreview.co.nz)  

Providing high quality education news and analysis online, in an attractive, easy-to-navigate format. The New Zealand Education Review publication is widely acknowledged as the authority on education sector news and issues.

NZLS Continuing Law Education   (www.lawyerseducation.org.nz)  

Find out about ongoing educational opportunities in the law profession; details of current courses and programmes are available online.

Education Forum   (www.educationforum.org.nz)  

The Education Forum has been formed to contribute to education policy through research and debate on the current issues, structures and expectations at all levels of New Zealand education.