With ākonga heading back into classrooms, Safer Internet Day 2024 is a timely reminder for schools and kura on how they can keep safer online. Online safety involves making sure people know about good online behaviours and practices, such as identifying harmful...
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Term four N4L IN BRIEF blog
Welcome to our latest In Brief newsletter. With the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to share the latest updates from N4L. In this edition, In Brief visit a rural Northland kura to hear what they think about their new satellite connection. Find out the best...
What is satellite technology, and how is it helping rural schools connect to the world?
With so much teaching and learning taking place online, it's important all schools and kura in Aotearoa New Zealand have access to a reliable internet connection. Now that satellite technology has become a more readily available option, it offers a potential solution....
Meet Nige Young, our Regional Director (South)
Meet Nige Young, avid basketballer, father of four and N4L Regional Director. Nige has been leading our South Island Education & Engagement team since January 2023. Learn a little bit about him, why he chose to work for N4L, and hear his answer to the all...
Beef up your school’s email security
Because we use email every day, and we often use passwords to access it, email can feel safe and secure – but, unfortunately, that’s not always quite true. If you look at the statistics around cybercrime, phishing and credential harvesting are the most common types of...
Why Mobile Device Management is worth considering
Mobile Device Management or MDM is a software tool that helps you wrangle the digital devices in your school or kura. It puts you in control by allowing you to set policies, configure devices and make them more secure. MDM means, for example, when an app developer or...
Understanding safety and security online
Protecting ākonga, safeguarding systems and creating positive digital experiences A safe digital space isn’t necessarily secure, and a secure one isn’t always safe. Confused? Online safety and security are often used interchangeably – and whilst they’re closely...