Welcome to the Term 1 In Brief newsletter. In this edition we have some exciting project updates, we’re sharing a handy flyer explaining who to go to for network help and our response to the recent phishing campaigns. We also talk about AI and you’ll get to know our...
Like any tool, AI can be a force for good or bad. It stands for artificial intelligence, although the code actually only simulates human brains, mimicking traits like learning, conversation, and problem-solving. AI considers the context of a situation, rather than...
As Safer Internet Day rolls around at the start of each school year, it is a great reminder of what we can be doing and how we can best work together to help make schools and kura safer online. When it comes to online safety, we all have a role to play. We spoke to...
The term ‘firewall’ conjures up dramatic imagery – but the reality is not quite so cinematic. However, the name does give you a clue about the purpose of this network security tool. A firewall is a barrier between your network and the open internet. It monitors and...
Whether they’re finding images of bats for an information report, gathering statistics for an upcoming speech, or reading about the recurring motifs in ‘The Great Gatsby’, the internet is an incredible resource for ākonga of all ages. Of course, it also has downsides...
When you go away on holiday, you don’t just shut the front door and leave – you secure all doors and windows, turn on any alarms or cameras, lock your gate and even ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the house while you’re away. Setting up a safer, more secure network...
Nervous about what your ākonga might stumble across in their online research? SafeSearch can help you screen out inappropriate content before it pops up in search results. Most schools and kura want their ākonga to use search engines to find information or help with...