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5 Reasons to Delay Student Devices from Term 1 to Term 2

by: Martin Hughes

Discover why a Term 1 screen-time break can transform your classroom. We explore five compelling reasons to delay student devices, fostering better relationships, routines, and genuine learning habits.

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Inspiring, Practical, and Actionable: InterfaceXpo26 Highlights & AI Blueprints

by: Martin Hughes

Discover the exciting ripple effects from the recent InterfaceXPO! From our exclusive AI blueprint reports for schools to celebrating Chromebook winners using Class Tools, explore how kaiako across Aotearoa are putting pedagogy first and harnessing t

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Unleashing Your AI Activation Blueprint: Join Learning First at INTERFACEXpo 26

by: Martin Hughes

Get ready for INTERFACEXpo26! Discover how Learning First is transforming NZ schools through our new AI Activation Blueprint, security audits, and streamlined hardware solutions. Join us in Christchurch, Rotorua, or Auckland to reduce workload and boost student outcomes.

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The Digital Hangover: Why NZ Schools Must Rethink BYOD

by: Martin Hughes

Has BYOD become a "Wild West" of tech support and distraction? Explore why NZ primary schools should reconsider one-to-one devices. We examine the impact on workload, equity, and student focus, and ask if it's time to reclaim the classroom.

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