Minister to speak at Singapore education and technology leadership summit

  • Nikki Kaye
Education

Associate Education Minister Nikki Kaye will represent the Government at the Bett Asia Leadership Summit 2015 in Singapore.

The summit, held on 17-18 November, is a meeting of Ministers and leading educators, focusing on the latest trends in the use of information technology in education.

“I will speak at the summit on New Zealand’s approach to integrating new technologies into our education system, and the potential for digital technology to transform learning in our schools,” says Ms Kaye.

Others attending the summit include Ministers, education information technology experts, educators and academics from Singapore, the USA, Norway, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea and the Russian Federation.

“The invitation to speak at the summit recognises the huge amount of work this Government and our educators are doing to create equity of access to digital learning opportunities throughout our school sector,” says Ms Kaye.

“There is particular international interest in the crown company Network for Learning (N4L) which has won awards domestically and internationally. I’m delighted to have this opportunity to showcase our innovative schooling digital technology programme on the international stage.”

The summit agenda includes sessions on upskilling graduates through continued learning; using technology in teaching to help students find solutions for themselves and empowering teachers to become agents of digital change.

“While I’m in Singapore I will also meet with other Ministers and education officials to discuss their latest plan to equip all students with the competencies to succeed in the knowledge economy.

“Singapore, like New Zealand, is a leader in innovation around information technology in the classroom. I look forward to exchanging ideas on matters that are important to the learning and development of our students,” says Ms Kaye.

Ms Kaye will be in Singapore for two days and will also attend meetings in her capacity as Minister of Civil Defence.

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About N4L

Network for Learning (N4L) is a Crown company. It was created to build a managed network specifically designed for New Zealand schools, and to create an environment that encourages the uptake of digital learning. The N4L Managed Network provides participating schools with fast, reliable internet complete with uncapped data, web filtering, network security services and helpdesk support.

Awards

  • Winner ‘Access & Digital Skills’, 2015 Australia and New Zealand Internet (ANZIA) Awards
  • Winner, ‘Most Innovative Initiative Award’, 2015 NZ Hi-Tech Awards
  • Finalist, ‘Government Category’, 2015 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards
  • Finalist, ‘Innovation in Marketing and Communications’, 2015 NZ Innovator Awards
  • Finalist, 2015 NZ Innovation Awards