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Some content on this page is user-contributed.
While all sites are still subject to rigorous quality-assurance processes, teachers are advised to evaluate this category of sites carefully for relevance and accuracy, and to consider any privacy and security issues before using them with students.
Adobe software for schools (Ministry of Education)
Adobe software is a useful tool for schools to support positive student outcomes. Adobe Spark is free software available to New Zealand schools, and the Creative Cloud software has different price points to support school needs.
The apps can be used by teachers in a range of year levels and subject areas including computer technology, maths, geography and science.
Information about the schools covered by the licence agreement, duration of the agreement, and links to the software.
Visit - Adobe software for schools
Archives New Zealand - Audiovisual collections
Holds audiovisual material from a variety of sources created by government departments.
The site also houses National Film Unit (NFU) productions, including master materials, negatives, prints, and preservation copies for many titles.
Visit - Archives New Zealand - Audiovisual collections
Copyright in Schools
This section of TKI provides general information about copyright and informs teachers, students, and management about their basic rights and responsibilities when using copyright material.
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ETV (Education Television and Video Communications Trust)
The largest online video platform for educators in New Zealand, with access to over 150 000 videos and includes on-demand viewing. The Trust has been approved by the Minister of Education and Screenrights to operate as an Education Resource Supplier under the Copyright Act S.48.
First-time users must register (no fees involved).
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National Association of Media Educators (NAME)
The national subject association that supports Media Educators. They provide professional development, up-to-date information, resources, and new ways for members to connect.
Visit - National Association of Media Educators
NZ On Screen
NZ On Screen is the online showcase of NZ television, film, music video and web series. All content is free to view – over 4,500 titles from the beginning of the screen industry to the present day.
Visit - NZ On Screen
NZ On Screen National Film Collection Unit (NFU)
This collection includes highlights from 370 wartime newsreels, tourism promos and Oscar nominees from the NFU. You can watch items in the collection on NZ On Screen.
Visit - NZ On Screen National Film Collection Unit (NFU)
NZQA Media studies subject resources
Provides resources for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Media Studies.
Materials include Achievement and Unit Standards, current assessment specifications, examinations, assessment reports, moderation reports, moderator newsletters, standards’ clarifications, and a glossary of words used in media studies assessment materials.
Visit - NZQA Media studies subject resources
Te Mana Whakaatu | Classification Office
Te Mana Whakaatu provides tips, tools and practical advice about how to navigate tricky kōrero in a positive way.
Visit - Te Mana Whakaatu | Classification Office - Educators
Teacher Development Aotearoa (TDA)
Professional development opportunities for educators.
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Te Māngai Pāho
A Māori language agency whose aim is to whakanui te reo Māori and Māori culture so that te reo Māori and tikanga Māori are spoken, heard, seen and valued.
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