Educational Technology 2

NEW ZEALAND

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TALKNew Zealand’s Education: It’s Historical Perspective,

Development, and Technological Integration

Group Members:

• Arda, John Ray P.• Cabatino, Michelle R.• Canas, Kimberly D.• Dural, Jenny A.• Giray, Louie G.• Sanchez, Patricia

• Sison, Lirio Jasmin Y.

THOUGHT FOOD:

As citizens of the world we live in, we are surrounded by technology everyday

(Fleer & Jane, 1999)

VIDEO PRESENTATION

NEW ZEALAND:

13TH PLACER IN MATHEMATICS THE

WORLD

- Programme for International Student Assessment, 2009

NEW ZEALAND:

7TH BEST AT SCIENCE AND READING IN THE

WORLD

- Programme for International Student Assessment, 2009

NEW ZEALAND:

8TH PLACER IN TOP EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN

THE WORLD

- The Learning Curve, 2012

NEW ZEALAND:

UN'S HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX CONSISTENTLY RANKS NEW ZEALAND AMONG THE

HIGHEST IN THE WORLD

- Education Index, 2008

MoRST Strategies We will involve New Zealanders, New Zealand industry and international partners in research and innovation. In particular, we will develop ways of working more closely with:• community groups• the education and health sectors• businesses• government departments and agencies researchers; and• international groups.

AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN 2009 FOUND NEW ZEALAND HAD THE SECOND HIGHEST INCIDENCE OF BULLYING OUT OF THE 40 COUNTRIES SURVEYED

-New Zealand Herald

Government’s Action:

In 2009, the Ombudsman launched an investigation into school bullying and violence.

The Government responded by putting $60 million into a Positive Behaviour for Learning plan

Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) Policy Summary in New

Zealand

Key Principles

• Benefits of ICT need to be shared among everyone

• ICT should be used to enhance productivity and reduce resource use

• Development of ICT must be socially responsible and sustainable.

• The use of Free and Open-Source software should be encouraged.

•Specific Policy Points

Equity and Access• Support the establishment of community

ICT hubs in schools, public libraries and community centres.

• Support research into the feasibility of municipally owned free wireless Internet systems

• Ensure that all government websites are accessible to people with disabilities

• Aim to provide world-class hi-speed Internet access at reasonable cost to every community

• Ensure that all government databases, where possible, are made freely available to the public.

ICT and Education• Support the balanced use of ICT in

education• Encourage the development of

educational ICT service providers.• Ensure that the Ministry of Education

provides information and support to schools about the benefits and advantages of FOSS.

Taxation and Software Business

• Support the development of independent software ventures in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

• Work with industry to:• Improve the availability of venture and seed capital for local commercial software companies.• Develop a Research and Design industry to encourage graduates to stay here to help build our capacities.

• Modify patent laws to specifically exclude software from being patented (software can still be copyrighted), unless it is part of a larger development involving non-software components.

• Ensure that our information systems are developed and maintained by New Zealand companies.

ICT Obligations and Protocols for State and Industry

• Encourage public scrutiny of any ICT system that is responsible for the safety of human life or for democratic processes.

• Develop professional registration for ICT personnel working on safety critical applications

• Review software used in the state sector, on an ongoing basis, for security issues.

• Support legislation that increases the reliability of the Internet.

• Ensure that ISPs are not liable for anything done via email, or via their service provision.

VIDEO PRESENTATION

EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

Students have good access to technology in their classrooms, and some schools are beginning to integrate portable devices into their teaching and learning programs.

EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

Education technology in New Zealand is rapidly changing due to the recent introduction of high speed broadband internet to schools across the country.

EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

The New Zealand Information and Communications Technology Strategic Framework for Education states that all students should be able to access information and communications technology at school and have the opportunity to become confident and capable users.

NEW ZEALAND’S EDUCATIONAL

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