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Welcome to the Digital Download – it’s your source of ICT specific information from the Ministry of Education.
Secure your online presence with SchoolDNS – a free new service
 
Remembering to renew your school’s or kura’s domain registration can seem like a low-priority task. Nonetheless it’s an important task – a school’s website going offline or staff and students no longer able to receive emails – can cause disruption and headaches for already busy schools.

To help with this challenge, the Ministry of Education has set up a fully-funded new domain name system (DNS) registration service, called SchoolDNS. It offers DNS registration and hosting for schools and kura. By centralising the registration and renewal process of domain names, as well as covering the annual DNS registration and hosting costs, the Ministry aims to increase the level of security and control that schools and kura have over their domain name(s).
 
Read more about the SchoolDNS service
Safer Technology for Schools – a new service in development
 
When choosing software products to use in your school or kura, it can be hard to know where to find impartial advice. One of the biggest risks to a school is poor security or privacy practices in the software used, known as supply chain risk. It’s a hard risk to mitigate, since you can’t see the privacy and security processes that have been baked into the software by looking at their website.

Some software providers have reviewed their product against Australian and New Zealand privacy and security standards. Safer Technology for Schools (ST4S) gives an overview of digital products used in schools and kura and provides a report on whether these products meet privacy and security standards.
 
Find out more about ST4S
Help us to identify software products that need ST4S assessment
 
If you are considering purchasing software or currently use software that does not have an ST4S badge or report, contact us to register your interest in that software. We are working with suppliers to participate in the ST4S assessment process but need your help to identify and prioritise products. You can contact our team at: digital.services@education.govt.nz
 
 
Netsafe launches bite-sized learning modules

A new online learning platform has been launched by Netsafe. Designed specifically for Year 9-11 students the platform aims to improve digital literacy and online safety among young people. The Ministry of Education funded platform is available free to schools across Aotearoa. The platform features six Micro Learning Moments – interactive modules that are less than 20 minutes long. These bite-sized modules are designed to be engaging and accessible, and they cover a range of topics that are important to young people including online bullying, online identity, and digital wellbeing .https://netsafe.org.nz/netsafe-online-learning-platform/
Check out Netsafe’s new platform

TELA+ order confirmation emails
 
Cyclone computers are rolling out a new courier tracking email service to enhance your TELA+ ordering experience. Starting in April, you will receive automated updates on your order, providing you with complete visibility and near real-time information.

 What to expect:
 
1.  Dispatch Confirmation Email (example below/above): When your order is dispatched from our warehouse, you will receive an email with all the necessary tracking information. This includes:
  • a. Tracking details for all parcels, including the contents of each parcel.
  • b. Serial numbers for all devices included in the shipment.
  • c. A link to track and trace all parcels included in the shipment.
2. Delivery Confirmation Email: Once your order has been successfully delivered, we will send you another email to confirm its arrival. These delivery notifications are sent in near real time, leveraging our courier partner's live update system. This way, you can stay informed about your shipment's progress and know exactly when to expect it.
 
We understand how important it is for you to have up-to-date information about your orders, and we believe these new automated tracking emails will make your experience with us even better. Our team is committed to providing exceptional customer service, and we hope this new feature will further enhance your satisfaction.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our TELA+ support team via live chat at https://tela.co.nz, via email at support@tela.co.nz or call us at 0800 438 468.
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