Shannon Johnstone

Auckland

Reporter and Multimedia Journalist, NZME. at Hawke's Bay New Zealand

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Artificial Intelligence degrees in demand at New Zealand universities

Nov 25, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

New Zealand universities report rising student interest in artificial intelligence courses, with higher enrolments expected next year. Auckland University is planning to expand places on programmes next year to meet growing demand. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have significantly increased interest in AI-related degrees and courses.
Artificial intelligence degrees in demand at New Zealand universities

Nov 25, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

Multiple universities are now offering a Masters degree in artificial intelligence. New Zealand universities report rising student interest in artificial intelligence courses, with higher enrolments expected next year. Auckland University is planning to expand places on programmes next year to meet growing demand. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have significantly increased interest in AI-related degrees and courses.
Australian state Victoria attracting New Zealand early childhood teachers with incentives worth thousands of dollars

Nov 17, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

The Victoria Government is currently running a campaign, targeting New Zealand early childhood teachers to move to teach kindergarten. Photo / 123rfNew Zealand early childhood teachers are being lured to Australia, with one state offering relocation packages and bonuses worth up to A$50,000 ($55,200). A recruiter said the incentives are a key driver in the level of interest they are seeing from New Zealand teachers looking to move.
'We're delighted': Shift in culture at Mt Albert Grammar since cellphone ban introduced

Sep 15, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

Mount Albert Grammar School in Auckland has noticed a culture shift since banning cellphones. Photo / FileFor the first time in years, a rugby ball has broken a school window, school breaks are more talkative, and students are more active at one of the country’s largest secondary schools. But that’s not an unwelcome change for Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm, who has noticed a significant shift in culture since banning cellphones in school.
Shift in culture at large Auckland school since cellphone ban

Sep 14, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

For the first time in years, a rugby ball has broken a school window, school breaks are more talkative, and students are more active at one of the country’s largest secondary schools. But that’s not an unwelcome change for Mount Albert Grammar School headmaster Patrick Drumm, who has noticed a significant shift in culture since banning cellphones in school.
More New Zealand universities considering free speech policies

Jul 28, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

New Zealand universities are considering further policies around freedom of speech and academic freedom, after the University of Otago released a standalone statement on the issue. It comes ahead of an expected change to the Education and Training Act 2020, as part of theNational-Act coalition agreement, which would require tertiary education providers receiving taxpayer funding to commit to a free speech policy.
Schools under pressure with thousands of school-aged migrants

Jul 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

Schools are under pressure to meet the demand of thousands of school-aged immigrants arriving in New Zealand. Education leaders have described having to use libraries and halls as classrooms to deal with ballooning rolls, pressure on teacher capacity, and “scrambling” to find staff to help new students’ English language needs. The Ministry of Education is working to add hundreds of classrooms by the end of the year to meet roll growth.
Schools under pressure with thousands of school-aged migrants

Jul 13, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

Schools are under pressure to meet the demand of thousands of school-aged immigrants arriving in New Zealand. Education leaders have described having to use libraries and halls as classrooms to deal with ballooning rolls, pressure on teacher capacity, and “scrambling” to find staff to help new students’ English language needs. The Ministry of Education is working to add hundreds of classrooms by the end of the year to meet roll growth.
Children's social media ban could be discussed

Jul 4, 2024 | newstalkzb.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

As calls to ban social media for children under 16 grow in Australia, some people think it is a conversation that could be had here. Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology, recommended by the eSafety Commissioner. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has supported calls to limit children’s access to social media platforms and opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged to implement a ban if in Government.
Already on table in Australia, children’s social media ban could be discussed in New Zealand

Jul 4, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Shannon Johnstone

Social media and internet access can impact young people’s psychological wellbeing and mental health, a psychologist says. Photo / 123RFAs calls to ban social media for children under 16 grow in Australia, some people think it is a conversation that could be had here. Australia’s Government has pledged $6.5 million to trial age verification technology, recommended by the eSafety Commissioner.