Over the past couple of years, we’ve been on a journey to authentically integrate more digital technology into the curriculum, writes Mike Hansen, of Scots College Prep School. Realising the potential that it has in the classroom to enhance not only the core literacies of reading, writing and […]
Congratulations to students from TKKM O Te Ara Rima who won top spot in last month’s annual Matific Games. In fact, New Zealand schools excelled, taking out the top three places – Mission Heights Primary School and Kaniere School were second and third, respectively – and seven were […]
Microsoft has unveiled the newest addition to the Surface family, Surface GO. It’s the smallest, lightest Surface yet, weighing 522 grams and 8.3 mm thin. It comes with a 10-inch touchscreen and adjustable built-in Kickstand, USB 3.1 (for data, video and charging), a headphone jack, and a MicroSD […]
Spring is in the air and we’re heading into the last quarter of the year. That means your thoughts will be well and truly turning to 2019. How is your school going to continue its digital technology journey? New solutions? Different approach? How about in your classroom? Perhaps […]
Workload, anxiety, stress and burnout are often cited as reasons why teachers leave the profession. Science teacher Steve Griffiths has found that flipping his lessons has greatly reduced these and improved his job satisfaction. During the holidays I worked hard to redo a number of my videos and […]
Register for HP’s The New Paradigm event before Wednesday 5 September and go in the draw to win a HP EliteBook X360 (RRP$4,349!) You’re invited to sign up to the inaugural HP Education Symposium: The New Paradigm at Skycity Convention Centre. The event is on Thursday 13 September, from […]
Would you enjoy a role assisting educators to embrace the digital curriculum? ETV is seeking someone to be the go-to person assisting teachers to make the most out of New Zealand’s largest educational video content management system, as well as introducing two leading-edge services that will transform the […]
Be Future Ready: Re-imagining the traditional classroom with Microsoft. You are invited to an exclusive lunch hosted by Microsoft Education to show you how you too can be future ready with Microsoft. Plus, you’ll have the chance to check out the newest addition to the Surface family, Surface […]
You’re invited to sign up to the inaugural HP Education Symposium: The New Paradigm at Skycity Convention Centre. “Digital transformation is here and it’s redefining the way we work. Our students will enter this very different world,” says organiser HP. “How can you use the technologies that are […]
Want to encourage reading in your class? To celebrate International Literacy Day in September, TTS Universal is inviting schools to join in its ‘Open Week Competition’. Running 3-9 September, participating classrooms and schools will have access to Folio, the company’s NZ-made digital learning platform, with 100s of digital […]
It’s great to hear from so many of you thinking about entering our student Minecraft competition. We’re received a few enquiries about the best ways to access the program. You can purchase an individual Minecraft account licence. The cost is $40. However, recognising the appeal and value of […]
Thanks to everyone who entered our latest competitions – we had some awesome prizes up for grabs. The winner of the Belkin rucksacks were Paul Gunn, Hamilton Boys’ High School (Classic) and Helen De’Ath, Hawera High School (Active). Three intrepid, underwater explorers receive a Go-Pro capable Diving Mask […]
