The 2020 Trust launched a new Living Heritage initiative “Their Names Shall Live” on 21 May 2014 at a recent Computers in Homes hui in Wellington. The initiative aims to encourage schools to develop Living Heritage sites telling the stories of the soldiers in their communities who never returned from World War One. Trustee Andrew ... Read more
The 2020 Trust is hosting a Digital Inclusion Meetup at NetHui 2014 on 10 July 2014. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with 1.5 million people (37% of whom come from overseas). Auckland’s size and diversity mean that, while the challenges it faces are similar to other parts of New Zealand, the scale often makes ... Read more
All New Zealand schools have been invited to take part in a survey of their use of digital technologies. This survey has been carried out every two to three years since 1993 and provides critical information on the state of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure development and the use of digital technologies in schools. Since ... Read more
From Beehive website: Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye has today released a report showing that widespread and mobile access to the internet will lead to new and significant opportunities and challenges for the education system. “The report – Future-focused learning in connected communities – was developed by the 21st Century Learning Reference Group. It sets ... Read more
Paul Matthews, CEO of New Zealand’s IT association Institute of IT Professionals, is strongly in favour of Computers in Homes. Yesterday in the National Business Review, he said Computers in Homes is a “great example of a programme making a real difference” and calls for “funding certainty” for it. The article says: “Computers in homes ... Read more
2020 welcomes Budget support for Computers In Homes … but more is needed … The 2014 Budget maintains government commitment to Computers in Homes, funding 1,500 families in the next year. “We appreciate this on-going support from Government, which ensures that thousands more school children will get access to the internet and technology” said Laurence ... Read more
Press Release: The government will continue its commitment to the Computers in Homes digital literacy programme and fund a further 1,500 families in the next year. Today’s announcement means that the programme, the brainchild of the 2020 Communications Trust, will be able to extend digital inclusion to many families with school-aged children who do not have ... Read more
Wellington is well-placed to carry off an award in this year’s Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards to be announced at a gala awards dinner tonight in Auckland. Three of the finalists for awards are from the Wellington region. In the line-up for the New Zealander of the Year Award is Māori educator, Dame ... Read more
Press Release: Dick Smith has announced a new sponsorship for the 2020 Communications Trust’s Computers in Homes programme. The announcement was made in Christchurch today by Micah Gamman, Director for Dick Smith in New Zealand. Part of the sponsorship includes new laptop computers for DORA, the Trust’s mobile digital learning centre, based in Christchurch. Representatives ... Read more
Press Release: Opotiki District remains the most digitally disconnected area in New Zealand with only 50% of households having access to the internet, according to the Census 2013 data released yesterday. “In 2006, only 36% of Opotiki households had access to the internet, so the latest information shows a positive trend,” said Laurence Millar, Chair ... Read more
