Some questions and answers

What is the Living Heritage project?

Living Heritage has been established to capture and preserve New Zealand's heritage online, by creating a "living" database of original heritage resources. The website enables New Zealand schools to develop and maintain their own Internet-based resource.

How can I contact Living Heritage?

Email livingheritage@cwa.co.nz
Ph + 64 4 382 6500
Fax + 64 4 382 6509
or write to Living Heritage, PO Box 19090, Wellington, New Zealand.

Can any school participate?

Yes! The programme is open to all schools throughout New Zealand.

Is there an age limit for students taking part?

Any age group can participate in Living Heritage – they will simply require different levels of support.

Is there a fee to join Living Heritage?

There is absolutely no cost to join, and there are no obligations.

How does it link to the curriculum?

Living Heritage provides schools with a curriculum-based activity, integrating ICT curriculum areas including science, social science, technology, and English. Go to curriculum integration page for more information.

Living Heritage aims to motivate students and create more effective learning. Students become involved in real-life situations that require communication, collaboration, self-directed learning, problem-solving, researching, and publishing.

Which topics can we study?

Schools and kura are encouraged to identify a unique piece of local heritage. It can be anything which is important to your community, such as a person, event, landmark, marae, or building. Browse some topic ideas.

How do I register?

Complete the online registration form.

Can we do one more than one project?

Certainly – the more the better. There is no limit to the number of projects you can submit.

Can we adapt existing work?

Definitely. Existing projects would just need to be converted into a web resource. You can use our template.

What are the time frames?

It's up to you how long a Living Heritage project takes. It could be anything from a week to a term, or even longer.

Are the projects monitored?

Yes. The aim is to maintain the highest standards of quality control and ensure a safe environment for both students and teachers.

Can you help us to make our resource?

Certainly – the Living Heritage coordinator is on hand to help you at any time. Simply email livingheritage@cwa.co.nz or call 04 382 6500.

How do we get our website online?

Go to 11 steps to your project. This sets out everything you need to do, and provides technical help.

Can we use digital images?

Yes, but it is important to send compressed images that PCs and Apple Macs can understand. The file size of compressed images has been reduced, making them easier for the Internet and other computers to cope with.

Why is it important to know about graphics formats?

If you're designing graphics for the web and you save them as the wrong file, most people won't be able to view them.

So which graphic formats do the Living Heritage templates support?

JPEGs and GIFs.

Can we use video and sound recordings?

Yes. Contact the Living Heritage Coordinator for more details.