1000th school connects to fast internet
1000th school connects to fast internet
The rollout
of fast internet to schools continues to exceed expectations
with the connection by Network for Learning (N4L) of the
1000th school to the Government’s Managed Network,
Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye says.
“I am delighted to be able to today visit Stanley Avenue School in the Waikato town of Te Aroha, the 1000th school to be connected. This means that 40 per cent of New Zealand schools are now connected to the Managed Network.
“Having schools connected to the Managed Network is part of our commitment to ensuring our young people are equipped with the skills and education they need to be successful in employment and in life, no matter where they are in New Zealand.
“Providing high-quality, high-speed internet will help ensure that every student can benefit from technology to achieve their best.”
The Government is investing $211 million in the Managed Network, which will provide quick and reliable internet complete with uncapped data, web filtering and network security services for all New Zealand schools wishing to participate.
“More than 290,000 students and 20,000 teachers are now using a Government-funded internet connection running at reliably high speeds,” Ms Kaye says.
“Meeting the needs of 21st-century students is a priority for this Government. Ensuring our children are learning in modern and digitally-connected classrooms is critical in enabling schools to explore more innovative approaches to teaching and learning, using the internet and digital technologies.”
N4L is on track to connect all participating schools to the Managed Network by the end of 2016.
An interactive map of all participating schools can be viewed at:http://www.n4l.co.nz/managednetwork/rollout/
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