1+ day, 48+ min ago   (429+ words) New Zealand universities are now accepting English tests taken through language app Duolingo. Otago, Massey, Canterbury and Victoria are among the institutions accepting the online proficiency results from international students. Duolingo said it used computer vision, AI and 'online proctors…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (589+ words) The debate around artificial intelligence in education is at a tipping point. As AI tools become ubiquitous in classrooms, we have to answer a crucial question: if students can access any information instantly, does deep subject knowledge still matter? Recent…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (260+ words) Spark has introduced a mobile plan designed specifically for children, featuring parental controls and online resources to support families managing digital technology use at home. A national survey conducted by Spark indicated that 36% of New Zealand parents feel overwhelmed when…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (209+ words) Headspace Invaders, a new interactive platform designed to build online resilience and critical thinking among 1216-year-olds, has been launched in Wellington. The modules are supplemented by resources for teachers and parents, supporting both classroom integration and discussions at home. According…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (431+ words) New research has highlighted the prevalence of cyberbullying and the increasing reliance of children in New Zealand on artificial intelligence for emotional support. The 2025 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report: Connected Kids provides a detailed view of the challenges facing parents…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (261+ words) Turnitin has announced the general availability of Turnitin Clarity alongside an updated version of Turnitin Feedback Studio, introducing new features intended to support academic integrity and responsible use of artificial intelligence in education. Turnitin Clarity operates within a newly restructured…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (209+ words) Turnitin has announced the general release of Turnitin Clarity, a writing solution intended to support academic integrity and responsible AI use in education. Turnitin Clarity has been developed to offer both educators and students a digital environment in which students…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago   (367+ words) Unison Networks has expanded access to its Safe Sparks electrical safety programme for children by launching an online version, free for families, schools, and community groups across Hawke's Bay, Taup, and Rotorua. For over two decades, the Safe Sparks Programme…...