If you’re unsure about the use of student images, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has some advice around what to consider when filming children and young people in different situations, including CCTV in bathrooms. ‘Lifecycle of an Image’ highlights what to consider throughout an image’s life, from […]
Released last month, the OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) questioned 280,000 educators from 55 countries. A key area of feedback and insight was the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching. Here’s what was reported – and how New Zealand teachers compared to the rest of […]
Join ePlatform in Term 4 and get free access for your school for the rest of 2025. It’s the easiest way to explore ePlatform’s eBook and Audiobook library with no upfront costs. Your official 12-month membership starts 1 February 2026, so the sooner you join, the more free […]
Many schools throughout New Zealand already use and pay for Accessit Library in their library. So, if you’ve got it, let’s look at how you can get more out of what you’re already paying for while also protecting what you have. Just when you thought your school library […]
Thanks to everyone who entered this year’s competition. We’re now busy judging each of the three categories. Supported by the Marine Stewardship Council, this year’s competition was entitled ‘Sustainable Seas’. The goal is to build an environment that protects fish, keeps fishing sustainable and ensures clean and pollution-free […]
If you’re entering our Student Minecraft competition, don’t delay! There are just a few days to go. Entries close the end of this week, Friday 19 September. The Challenge: ‘Sustainable Seas’ The year’s competition is entitled ‘Sustainable Seas’ and the goal is to build an environment that protects […]
From junior literacy to senior student wellbeing, ePlatform helps schools support the whole child. SuperLit Decodable Readers follow a clear phonics progression through a 10-level program with voiceover and worksheets, while the Wellness Collection provides eBooks and Audiobooks on mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. Together, schools can empower […]
For some notetaking nostalgia try these Vintage Computer Sticky Note Paper Pads. Not only do they look great but also they’re super handy for jotting down reminders, lists, ideas, and more on a replica Paint homescreen. Measuring 8cm x 8cm, there’s plenty of room for mini notes – […]
Don’t know if a cable is working or not? Find out with this handy USB Cable Tester Board, which works for iOS, Android and Type-C connections. It’s easy to use. Simply plug a USB C power supply into the top right connector, then one end of the cable […]
If you need to view your smartphone and laptop screen at the same time, a Portable Magnetic Phone Stand could be for you. Using it is super easy. With its strong, adjustable arm, simply attach (by a magnet) to the back of the laptop screen, position the phone […]
Remember these cute and handy little guys? During the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, the 3.5-inch floppy disk ruled the portable storage world; the double-sided, high-density 1.44 MB was the most popular form of temporary storage. Once found in almost every office and classroom, you can bring the distinctive […]
A ‘prompt’ is the term used for the question you ask a generative AI tool. Well-crafted prompts help make the answers more effective and useful. ‘Prompt Engineering’ is the process of crafting a specific, detailed, and instructive prompt to produce a useful response from a large language model. […]
