In the October 2022 Edition:
|
|
A smarter way to manage devices.
Device management requires more than just the basics. Go beyond simple troubleshooting and keep devices up-to-date and secure – all the while ensuring users have the resources, apps, and services they need.
No small feat, but with Cyclone as your device management partner, they can automate these tasks and take a proactive approach to managing your devices.
Setup, deployment, and all ongoing management of your choice of devices can be managed seamlessly ensuring you get the tech you need for modern education, with expert support all the way.
Benefits of choosing a device management solution for your education facility:
• Frees up budget and cashflow
• Frees up IT teams
• Modern technology always
• Robust security
• Dedicated support
• Decommissioning and recycling of devices at end of life
Find out more.
|
|
From relying on staff’s ability to pinpoint behavioural changes to a systematic, evidence-based strategy that guides wellbeing interventions: at Medbury School in Canterbury, introducing Komodo provided concrete evidence on the areas that needed improving. How did Komodo do that?
Komodo asked John Ogston, Medbury's Director of Boarding to share their experience with Komodo's solutions. This is what John said:
- It shed light on unexpected concerns: staff were previously unaware of some of the issues raised through Komodo;
- It started the right conversations: staff have now weekly meets to discuss data results and best interventions;
- Students can easily ask for help: shy individuals can now easily request a chat with the staff they feel more comfortable with;
- It is a non-intrusive platform: students are enjoying a non-intimate tool to share their thoughts and concerns.
Read the full case study here: https://bit.ly/3C72ioZ
|
|
|
Proudly 100% Kiwi owned and operated, and leaders in innovative learning environments. Specialising in quality New Zealand and Australian-made furniture, Sebel Distinction is passionate about creating the best learning spaces for both staff and students. So, if you're after furniture that's durable, hygienic, vibrant and you want to support the New Zealand economy, you can't beat Sebel Distinction.
Innovative classroom to staffroom furniture of unrivalled quality and value. It’s just what Sebel Distinction does.
For over 70 years, Sebel has been providing the perfect balance of quality and value, along with innovative furniture solutions for schools.
Proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, they specialise in quality furniture for all learning spaces and administration areas within schools. From classrooms to staffrooms, libraries to other specialist areas, they have you covered.
Sebel Distinction offers access to a range of iconic and well-engineered products, designed to perform for you over several generations. And when it comes to the entire fit-outs, they are the industry specialists.
Check out the new catalogue at www.sebelfurniture.com
At Sebel, they ensure they listen to what you want to achieve and supply the products that deliver your vision.
|
|
As head of Parker IT, Mike Parker possesses a veritable treasure chest of experience in the education sector, including important research into online learning and the impact of technology on traditional education.
In sharing his expertise with EdSmart about getting value from your EdTech, Mike believes making life easier for the entire school community should not be compromised in favour of saving money. To do so could be a false economy.
He also answers questions about how to ensure you're getting high-quality software for your school community, and his best-practice approach for introducing new technology into schools...
Read more: https://blog.edsmart.com/getting-value-from-your-edtech
|
|
myWhānau has some exciting statistics from schools that introduced their calendar-based school app in Term 2.
Through reduced calls/emails to the school office, improved completion of permission forms on time, and streamlined communications, schools report saving on average 7 to 10 hours a week. This is an equivalent full-time head count of a crazy 0.19 to 0.27!
So if you have parents who aren't reading or say they 'aren't getting' school communications - no matter how you try to communicate - please reach out to melanie@mywhanau.com.au and she can show you how we fix this universal problem.
|
|
|
It’s time to dig in with our spring garden maintenance tips
The bees are buzzing, the flowers are ablaze with colour, the smell of freshly cut turf is in the air… to say we’re excited that spring is officially here is an understatement! Spring is a time of promise in the garden, the wonderful time of year when everything comes alive before the heat of summer sets in. This is as true for your commercial landscape as it is for the home gardener.
To make sure your grounds and gardens are set for ultimate growth and always looking their best, Landscape Solutions has put together some spring landscape maintenance tasks you’ll need to tick off your list.
|
|
|
How marketing and finance can work together to achieve better results
The relationship between a school's marketing and finance functions is a vital one. Despite an outdated view that marketing wants to spend money while finance wants to save it, the teams share a common goal – to improve revenue.
Strong collaboration and alignment between a school’s marketing and finance teams allow them to work cooperatively to achieve better results. Here are some ideas to foster a productive and harmonious relationship between your school’s marketing and finance functions.
|
|
Alinta Apparel is a quality bespoke uniform manufacturer and retailer based in Christchurch, offering independent schools across New Zealand quality, customised academic and sports uniforms.
As a leader and one of the most trusted sources of uniform solutions in the industry. Providing their partner schools and colleges a comprehensive partnership approach to your on-campus uniform store.
Retail partner schools & colleges enjoy the benefit of:
- Nil outgoings for stock, shop fit & staff wages
- Quality bespoke academic uniform
- Licensed quality sports uniforms & teamwear
- The latest online & instore retail management system
- One supplier across the school & sports range ensuring consistency of branding
- Professional shop management
- Efficient and transparent communication
- New retail uniform shop fit out – Click here to see how your uniform shop can look
If you are thinking about outsourcing your uniform shop operations and would benefit from an obligation free conversation, please do not hesitate to call Mitch on +61401913294, or email at mitch@alinta.com
|
|
|
You are Invited to the Heads Up Tour ‘22
|
New Era Technology, The Ministry of Education, and Netsafe would love to invite you and your staff to their Heads Up events happening across New Zealand.
The expert speakers will give you insights into a variety of practices, solutions, and ideas pertaining to safety and technology in the education sector.
Apart from expert knowledge and advice, every attendee will also receive an event bag, special offers, and giveaways from the sponsors, as well as afternoon tea.
Register your attendance here
For more information visit our event page. |
|
|
|
SAVE THE DATE:
Friday 25 November 2022
Christchurch
Details to follow.
|
|
|
|
|
|
