Technology Education New Zealand (TENZ) has announced that its annual conference in October is switching to an online format. In a statement it said: “While it was a difficult decision to cancel the face-to-face version of our conference, we still aim to make the most of our great line-up […]
Chrome Education Upgrade Licences The Ministry of Education and Google have signed a new partnership agreement allowing state and state integrated schools to continue to claim the Ministry-funded Chrome Education Upgrade Licences for eligible Chromebook devices, School-owned, leased and student BYOD Chromebooks are eligible to apply for the Ministry-funded […]
From today, Home Learning TV is returning and featuring educational lessons, as well as entertaining content for children. This time around Home Learning TV | Papa Kāinga TV will take over TVNZ’s DUKE+1 daytime schedule between 9am and 1pm on week days, with programmes and lessons for children aged 2 […]
Looking for ideas and advice for enhancing remote learning? Check out Acer’s report ‘Schooling Online During Periods of Disruption’. It discusses the challenges that online learning has brought to the surface, particularly with technology, and will provide some best practices and tips that have been developed by teachers […]
Meet the winners of the INTERFACE Minecraft Competitions 2022 INTERFACE NEWS AND VIEWS NOTICEBOARD ETV: Free access to videos and resources for all teachers in Term 3 How to claim your school’s Google Maps listing The Mind Lab: New course at Tech Futures Lab aims to demystify software development Search […]
While it can be a challenge engaging kids in general with digital technology (STEM, coding, robotics, etc.), getting girls interested and involved can be especially difficult. How are you encouraging girls into the subject? What are the challenges you face and how are you getting them hooked on […]
The Power Challenge is a new, free in-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) programme. Part of The Wonder Project, its aims to help students learn how different energy sources can be used to create electricity and deliver power to New Zealand’s homes and communities. From the beginning […]
Need to fit a 3 into a C? A Type-C to USB 3.0 Adaptor lets you do exactly that, quickly and easily. Offering up to 5GBps data transfer speed, there’s no additional driver or software needed. Simply plug it in. Small and convenient (measuring just 2.8 x 1.5 […]
Need some downtime or dreaming of a power nap? Relax and take a break by combining the comfort of a sleep mask and the tech wizardry of Bluetooth. While the mask blocks the light, the in-built headphones block surrounding noise and bring high-fidelity stereo with excellent sound quality. […]
Add some fun and convenience to your charging with a Streamoptic Magneto Charging Cable. Select your connection of choice – Type C, Android or Lightning (which attaches magnetically, so you can easily swap between them). Plug in and the one-metre-long cable will emit bright LED pulses that give […]
Whether you’re Zooming or Teamsing or just recoding a video, show yourself in the best light with an Adjustable Webcam LED Light with Suction Cup. The built-in, 64-piece light beads offer three colour temperature modes – cold, natural and white – each with 10 different brightness levels to […]
Thanks to everyone who entered our July competitions. Congratulations to our winners. There were three Brainbox Electronics Kits up for grabs. They go to Rachael Allan, Willowbank School, Auckland, Charlene Ede, St Patrick’s Catholic School, Taupo, and Janine Barker, Allenton School, Ashburton. The Phone Jail goes to Todd […]
