Distance-learning education package for students

[John Zoetebier]

Distance-learning education package for students

08 Apr 2020
Preparations are well underway to support schools and students with distance-learning when term 2 begins on 15 April.

Every learner in New Zealand will have at least one way to access education, even if they do not have a device or an internet connection at home.

While New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 lockdown is due to end on 22 April, the Ministry of Education is planning for every scenario.

The education package includes:

• Increasing the number of students who have internet access and devices.
• Hard-copy packs of learning materials for different year levels.
• 2 television channels that will broadcast education-related content for at least a month – for English and te reo Māori audiences, as well as tailored content for Pacific and other communities.
• More online resources for parents on the Learning from home and Ki te Ao Mārama websites, and ways to connect with learning support remotely.

Learning from home

Ki to Ao Mārama

Devices and materials will be delivered in waves

The Ministry of Education is working with telecommunications companies and internet service providers to connect as many households as it can as quickly as possible. It is also working with schools to identify students who do not have a device at home. It will deliver as many devices and materials as possible to students who will benefit the most.

Supports are also being prepared for households with children under five, to help parents and whānau keep their children engaged in learning through play.

Media release from the Hon Chris Hipkins

Related links:

https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/distance-learning-education-package-for-students/

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/content/tvnz/onenews/story/2020/04/08/new-tv-channels-online-learning-and-booklets-for-students-learn.html?auto=6147922230001

 

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