Digital technology

Find information on cyber security and creating a safe digital environment at school or kura, devices and software, and managing student and teacher data.

Digital technology updates

Access our Digital Download newsletter and find the latest updates on:

  • our work to improve digital environments at schools or kura
  • devices and software
  • managing ākonga and teacher data.

Digital technology updates

ICT helpdesk

Learn how to contact the ICT helpdesk and how the helpdesk can assist your school or kura.

ICT helpdesk

Te Rito

Te Rito is a national information-sharing platform that enables ākonga and learner information to follow them throughout their education.

Join Te Rito(external link)

More about Te Rito(external link)

ICT risk management

Identify which of your systems and data may be at risk, so you can decide on the best protections to put in place.

ICT risk management

Data and information management

Find information on managing property data and physical assets, software, and staff and student data.

Data and information management

Authentication

The simplest way to ensure good protection for school accounts is to enforce strong passwords, and set up two-factor authentication on key accounts.

Authentication

ICT incidents

Find information on creating a safe and secure digital environment at your school or kura. Learn what steps to take if you think there has been a cyber security incident at your school or kura.

ICT incidents

Your IT network

Resources for schools and kura to access or strengthen your IT network, including connecting to wireless, home internet access and how to upgrade your network.

Your IT network

Software

Find out about Ministry-funded software for schools and kura and software that we have negotiated special education sector pricing – Adobe, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sketch-Up Pro and Turnitin.

Software

Devices

Procure or lease digital devices, ICT equipment and assistive technology for your school or kura.

Devices

SchoolDNS: Domain name registration service

We offer a free domain name system (DNS) registration and hosting service for schools and kura.

SchoolDNS: Domain name registration service

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