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News Archive – June, 2007

Introduction

These pages are updated monthly to keep you informed of communication activities, key initiatives and technology education articles in the media.

Web statistics for June (.pdf, 36kb)

June update 2007

New Additions to Techlink in June

Beacon Practice

Student Showcase

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The Dominion Post's technology article

The Dominion Post wrote an article about Joseph Poloie, a former Wellington College student who currently attends Natcol. Joseph received a technology scholarship for this featured project. Read the article here: /latest-news/resources-may/joe-poloie-dompost-8-6-07.jpg

Education Review

Education Review printed an excellent article written by John Keenan from Rangiora High School. John makes a very interesting case against anyone who feels a return to the old ways of teaching workshop skills is best for schools. John argues on behalf of the curriculum in a candid and thoughtful way. To read more /latest-news/resources-may/luddites-8-6-07-educationreview.jpg

Education Gazette Advert

During June Techlink placed their fifth advert in Education Gazette, this time promoting the recently published ICT case studies. This successfully caused a spike in visitor numbers and helped the ICT case studies to remain prominent in the web stats yet again. Through advertisement frequency, Education Gazette readers are increasingly tuning in to the website.

Coming soon- Enterprise case studies

Currently in development are a series of Enterprise case studies which are likely to have a wide appeal. These will be published during July and chronicle the process several technology teachers have cemented sustainable classroom relationships with business and industry.