Delivering 21st century education in future focused
learning environments
Welcome from Lesley Longstone
Nayland Primary School
“Once in a while there is a convergence of independent but relatable forces that
come together and create synergetic breakthroughs in societal learning. We are
at the early stages of a potentially powerful confluence of factors that could
transform education.
Change that works that has an elegant quality to it—something that is
ingeniously simple and profound.
The three forces that currently offer us this possibility are: recent knowledge
about ‘whole system reform’, insights on powerful pedagogical practices, and
digital innovations with enormous potential.”
(From: Whole System Reform for Innovative Teaching and Learning,
Michael Fullan, ITL Research 2011: Findings and Implications, page 31)
Ministry of Education priorities
Two key strategic priorities
• Improve education outcomes for Māori and Pasifika learners, learners
with special education needs and from low socio-economic
backgrounds.
• Maximise the contribution of education to the New Zealand economy.
Ultra-fast Broadband and the Network for Learning
will contribute to these priorities by:
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Enabling improved learning opportunities for students - greater collaboration
with communities, peer learning, authentic learning, potentially increasing
engagement, and motivation to learn.
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Improving effectiveness of teaching and learning – resources can be more
easily accessed and adapted to student’s needs. Learning can be differentiated,
self-paced, and personalised.
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Enabling leaders and teachers – to engage more effectively in collaborative
enquiry practices.
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Improving efficiencies - in administration processes.
The Government’s commitment to
Ultra-fast Broadband
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Significant investment of $1.5 billion to deploy ultra-fast broadband
across NZ, managed by collaboration of government agencies.
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Ultra-fast broadband access to 97.7% of schools by 2016.
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Schools in area too remote for fibre will receive an improved service
through satellite (3) or wireless technology (57).
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To optimise the investment, Government:
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is continuing the School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP).
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will establish an online network for schools – the Network for
Learning.
Why Ultra-fast Broadband and the
Network for Learning in Schools?
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Vision: Learning without limits
“Learning anywhere, anytime, with anyone, in ways that suit
individuals’ skills, strengths interests, and needs, and that recognise
their identity, language and culture”.
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Online digital world now integral to students’ lives.
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Particularly effective for students who are underserved by traditional
teaching methods.
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Summary sheet of key research findings and an updated reading list is
available on Enabling e-learning:
http://www.elearning.tki.org.nz/Research-and-readings
Breakout session:
How developed is the use of ICT and e-Learning
in your school?
Ultra-fast Broadband in
Schools programme
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School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP).
Schools Infrastructure Survey.
Schools Connection Project.
Retail Services for Schools (Information only).
NEN Trial (Benefits Realisation).
The Network for Learning.
Change Management
- Aligning the wider work of the Ministry of Education
- Building capability; Leadership, Teachers, Students.
School Network Upgrade Project (SNUP)
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Subsidises and manages upgrade of internal data and electrical cabling to improve
network performance within schools.
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Provides minimum network standards for new schools and buildings (wireless is
currently under consideration).
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808 schools completed, 1394 schools remaining.
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Criteria, reviewed by the Minister to meet Government priorities, are published on
the Ministry website: www.minedu.govt.nz/SNUP
Schools Infrastructure Survey
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Assesses standard and performance of current hardware and capacity of
network.
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Measures the readiness of schools to use the Network for Learning.
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Informs future scope of the SNUP project.
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Good response to the survey to date.
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Requires up to eight hours to complete - depending on school size and
complexity - but is a worthwhile exercise for schools to carry out if they can.
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Gives principal and board a comprehensive picture of their schools IT
infrastructure.
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Email ufb.schools@minedu.govt.nz if you would like to participate.
Schools Connection Project
Fibre roll out
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Urban (UFB) - 33 towns with populations greater than 20,000 (by 2021).
Contracted fibre providers overseen by Crown Fibre Holdings.
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Rural (RBI) - schools in areas under the rural broadband initiative.
Contracted fibre providers overseen by MBIE (Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment - formerly Ministry of Economic
Development - MED).
Contracted Fibre Providers
(This information from Crown Fibre Holdings)
Urban Areas (UFB):
Whangarei, your LFC is Northpower Fibre.
Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Tokoroa, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Hawera or
Wanganui, your LFC is Ultrafast Fibre Limited.
Christchurch (including Lincoln, Prebbleton and Rolleston) and Rangiora, your LFC is
Enable Networks Limited.
Ashburton, Auckland (including Pukekohe, Waiuku, Waiheke), Blenheim, Dunedin,
Fielding, Gisborne, Greymouth, Invercargill, Kapiti (including Paekakariki, Raumati,
Paraparaumu, Waikanae), Levin, Masterton, Napier & Hastings, Nelson, Oamaru,
Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupo, Timaru, Wellington (including Hutt
City, Upper Hutt and Porirua) or Whakatane, Chorus is responsible for the UFB build
in your area.
Rural providers (RBI):
Network Tasman – Nelson / Marlborough, the rest of rural or provincial NZ – Chorus
Remote school
wireless providers (RSBI): Gisborne.net, Inspire.net, Araneo.
Remote school
satellite providers (RSBI): TBA (Three schools in the Chatham Islands).
Connecting Your School to Fibre
(--- this process can take some considerable time to complete ---)
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The physical fibre infrastructure passes by the school gate.
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A service line (or 'drop') is laid into the school server room from the
infrastructure.
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The electronics are connected to the fibre at both the school and the fibre
provider ends and are enabled (or 'lit').
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The fibre line is now ready for a service.
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A retail service provider (or 'RSP') is contracted by the school.
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The school uses the service.
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List of RSPs here: http://elearning.tki.org.nz/Choosing-a-RSP
UFB: School Connection Process. 15-18 months build
Eg March 2012
• School advised it’s in deployment plan, UFBiS info pack sent.
• School send back Approval to Proceed form to MoE, which advises
LFC/Chorus.
• Communal infrastructure is built in neighbourhood.
• LFC/Chorus advises contractor to liaise with school on design of
service line/”drop”. “Drop” is designed.
• “Drop” design sent to school for Board of Trustees approval.
• Design approved and contractors advised.
• “Drop” completed.
• Certificate of drop completion issued. Triggers subsidy payment.
• Electronics become available in cabinet (where applicable).
• School made ready for service.
• School determines a provider and begins using a service.
Eg June 2013
July/August 2012
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Retail services for schools
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Some schools have a live fibre connection but no Retail Service Provider (RSP)
available.
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Services targeted at small to medium-sized business are emerging in the new
market place. These are suitable for schools e.g. Orcon, Inspire.Net, NOW, Snap
Internet Ltd, Call Plus, Uber Group and XFnet.
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Information is posted on Enabling e-learning website as we are aware of it –
http://elearning.tki.org.nz/Choosing-a-RSP
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To ensure your school is able to take up the Network for Learning offer,
negotiate retail service contracts of no longer than two years. Watch for
expensive buy-out clauses.
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The Network for Learning is the longer-term solution for schools.
FYI: National UFB retail pricing for schools: August 2012
(NB: Please check the availability of these offers with RSPs)
From $130/month + GST, or $150 , or $280
• 30/30 , or 50/50 or 100/100 + no data cap.
• Online backup (50 Gb)
• Web domain and web hosting
• Email 2 SMS + 2 voice lines
• Managed business grade router
• Watchdog filtering
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30/30 + 30GB data = $129+GST
30/30 + 100GB data = $159+GST
30/30 + 1000GB data = $379+GST
50/50 service also available. POA
Incl 10Mbps CIR + Watchdog filtering
• 50/50 = $99+GST for 100 students then
0.50c/student/month + no data cap
• 100/100 = $199+GST 1st 100 students then
0.50c/student/month + no data cap
• Membership + access to REANNZ
FYI: National RBI retail pricing for schools: August 2012
(NB: Please check the availability of these offers with RSPs)
From $280/month + GST.
• 100/100 + no data cap.
• Online backup (50 Gb)
• Web domain and web hosting
• Email 2 SMS, + 2 voice lines
• Managed business grade router
• Watchdog
• 100/100 = $199 + GST 1st 100 students
then 0.50c/student/month + no data
cap
• Membership + access to REANNZ
• $99 installation fee
• 100/100.
• Contact ben.duchateau@team.orcon.net.nz
Schools Connection Project
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Database tool developed for schools to find out when they will be connected
ufbis.elearning.tki.org.nz
CFH Video: Manaia View School
NEN Trial
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102 schools supported by joining the KAREN fibre network.
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Lessons learnt in connecting schools, aggregated groups of schools (loops) and content
and service providers (CASPs).
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Research on how schools are using the fibre is helping us understand what change
management is necessary to realise the benefits of fibre.
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All
research
reports
available
on
the
virtual
http://www.vln.school.nz/groups/profile/55909/nen-trial
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These schools will be supported until they can be migrated onto the Network for
Learning.
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Lessons learned from the NEN Trial – NZ Education Gazette, The Network for Learning:
http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleId=8561&Title=The
learning
network:
Waimea Schools Library Project video
The Network for Learning
… a network that will give New Zealand schools affordable, safe,
reliable and ultra-fast access to online environments, enabling
21st century education delivery.
Learning Benefits
Improved achievement through greater engagement, driven by innovative
approaches to teaching and learning.
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Learner centric
Self-directed
Flexible and mobile
Authentic experiences
Collaboration
Multi modal environment
Network for Learning Company
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Ministerial decision to create a new Crown-owned company.
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“The Network for Learning Limited” established on 2 July 2012 to operate
and manage the Network for Learning.
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Independent board responsible to the Ministers of Finance and Education
(shareholding Ministers).
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Chief Executive manages the company set up to deliver network services
to schools.
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Constitution - defines the purpose and nature of the company.
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Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education.
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Purpose of the Company
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To operate - in a way that it provides services that enable best practice
teaching and learning, supporting learner achievement.
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Be responsive - to the needs of schools, kura, teachers, learners and
their whānau.
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To support the delivery - of the New Zealand curriculum and Te
Marautanga o Aotearoa.
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To contribute - to the efficient administration of schools and kura.
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Board Appointments
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Helen Robinson (Chair) - 25 years experience in technology companies, including Chief Executive of
Microsoft New Zealand, Director at NIWA and New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation. School
Board of Trustees experience.
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Mark Yeoman (Deputy Chair) - Currently Chief Financial Officer at New Zealand Post. Previous Chief
Executive roles in Airways New Zealand, and at SamoaTel.
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Martin Wylie – Currently Managing Director of a Private Venture Equity with previous Chief
Executive roles for two internet service providers.
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Rick Shera – Currently chairing internet safety NGO NetSafe. Has a long involvement with
InternetNZ. Partner at Lowndes Jordan.
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Linda Tame – Lincoln High School Principal, Minister’s Broadband Principals’ Reference Group,
Executive of Secondary Principals’ Association of New Zealand, NZ Curriculum Advisory Group,
Lincoln University Council Member.
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Humphrey Wikeepa – Currently Chief Information Officer (Acting) at Te Whare Wānanga O
Awanuiarangi. Was a member of the UFBiS Governance Board.
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A message from the Board Chair
“The board is committed to the purpose of the Network for Learning and excited
about its opportunities. We want to ensure strong communication with the sector
over the next few months and we will welcome feedback through channels set up
for this purpose.”
(Helen Robinson)
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Network for Learning
Initial Network Services (RFP Scope)
What the Network for Learning RFP asked for was:
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Internet connectivity without data caps.
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Ultra-fast broadband connection to other schools, to support collaboration.
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Content filtering and firewalling.
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Choice – a range of access bandwidth packages suitable for schools of
different sizes.
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Potential Content and Services over time
Teaching and Learning
Infrastructure Services
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Parent Portal
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Voice over IP Telephony
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e- Portfolio, LMS
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Offsite storage and backup
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e-asTTle
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Virtual servers
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TKI website
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File sharing
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Cybersafety
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Remote LAN Management
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High definition video conferencing
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Web Conferencing Services
Administration
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VLN Course Brokering
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Student Management Systems
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Financial Management Systems
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Library Management Systems
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Breakout session:
Discussion and Questions in groups
Q1. What opportunities will the Network for Learning offer your school to
support teaching and learning?
Q2. What content and services would you like to see the Network for Learning
company provide for your learners in its first twelve months of operation?
Q3. What is the essential change management you require in this area in the next
six to twelve months?
Potential Content and Services over time
Teaching and Learning
Infrastructure Services
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Parent Portal
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Voice over IP Telephony
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E-Portfolio, LMS
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Offsite storage and backup
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e-asTTle
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Virtual servers
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TKI website
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File sharing
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Cybersafety
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Remote LAN Management
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High definition video conferencing
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Web Conferencing Services
Administration
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VLN Course Brokering
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Student Management Systems
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Financial Management Systems
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Library Management Systems
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Aligning the wider work of the
Ministry of Education
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TELA (Laptops for Teachers), All of Government (AoG eMarketplace).
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School Software agreements.
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Cybersafety (MoE contract with Netsafe).
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SMS, LMS, VLN.
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Assessment Tools.
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Professional Learning and Development.
TELA Laptop Scheme
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99% of principals and 88% of teachers have a TELA laptop.
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44,000 leased laptops in state and state-integrated schools.
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Three suppliers – Apple, Toshiba and HP - part of All of Government contracts.
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In March 2012 Telecom Rentals Limited became the Ministry’s service provider
following a retender process.
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Telecom Rentals are responsible for:
- distribution, leasing finance and indemnity repairs
- for more information go to www.tela.co.nz
www.emarketplace.govt.nz
School software agreements
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Ministry of Education has agreements on behalf of schools with Apple, Novell,
Web Sense, Symantec and Microsoft.
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Recently there have been changes to the Microsoft agreement.
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For more information about these changes and the Ministry agreements with
the other software providers go to – www.ict-helpdesk.tki.org.nz
Cybersafety
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Ministry of Education is the lead government agency that funds Netsafe
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Netsafe provide independent advice and guidance for schools
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Cyber threats are an increasing issue and Netsafe also provides support for
these problems for schools
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For more information - www.netsafe.org.nz
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School resources at - www.mylgp.org.nz
Inclusive Education Video
What could you be doing?
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Update your ICT plan. Plan for a technically sound network and
hardware to optimise ultra-fast broadband.
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Determine the professional learning and development required for your
teachers - resources available e.g. e-profile, e-learning planning
framework, Professional Learning and Development.
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In your region work with others - share knowledge - easier than going
alone.
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How else can the Ministry help at a systems level? Feedback welcome.
Next steps
• Ongoing consultation and engagement with schools.
• Workshops for Principals (+ BoT rep, e-Learning/ICT lead)
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throughout 2013.
Aligning the work of the MoE and of other government agencies to
ensure we make the most of a Network for Learning and ultra-fast
broadband.
The current UFBiS programme will be scaled back over the next
year as the Network for Learning company assumes responsibility.
SNUP and SCP will continue to operate out of the Schools
Infrastructure Group.
Change Management team will continue to coordinate activities in
2013.
Handover to MoE Curriculum Teaching & Learning, at an
appropriate time.
Contacts
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ufb.schools@minedu.govt.nz
network.upgrades@minedu.govt.nz
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