Teaching can be challenging at any given time, let alone when access to physical classrooms suddenly ceases. Adobe has assembled a few FREE resources and learning opportunities to help you create meaningful distance learning experiences for your students. Adobe Spark for Education: Engage your students and drive creativity […]
MOTAT.Fun has been launched to support teachers and families in successfully delivering remote learning experiences for young Kiwis. The roll-out of remote learning across the nation is a historic first and, as part of Auckland’s education landscape for more than 55 years, the Museum of Transport and Technology […]
With the Covid-19 lockdown creating unprecedented remote learning challenges for teachers and students, Microsoft has a range of online resources and ideas to help education continue outside of the normal classroom environment, writes Sam McNeill. Learning online can be just as personal, engaging and socially connected as learning […]
Educators rising to the challenge and delivering digital learning. Increased engagement and more agency from students. Can we take the best of remote learning that the lockdown has thrust on us and integrate this into a new normal in education? This article is exclusive to the May issue […]
Whether you’re supervising in the playground, spectating on the sports field, on a school trip/camp, or out for a walk on a crisp morning, you’ve got it covered with this stylish Bluetooth Beanie. It’s the ultimate fashion accessory for those who live for their music or podcasts – […]
Part of SparkFun’s gator:bit series, the gator:science Kit offers the functionality and ability to start experimenting right out of the box. Along with the latest gator:bit – an all-in-one ‘carrier’ board for your micro:bit – there are 10 multi-coloured cables, data card and adapter, plus all of the […]
Light up short messages, hashtags, events times and sayings in your classroom with an awesome LED Lightbox. Inspired by vintage cinema signs, create words and phrases with interchangeable clear plastic tiles that slide onto rails – 60 letters and symbols are provided. It’s lightweight, compact (30 x 22 […]
From dioramas to claymation, if you need somewhere to stage photo shoots of small objects, a Mini Photobox could be the answer for some stunning snaps. With 20 built-in LEDs, conveniently powered by USB cable, and two foam backgrounds to choose from (black and white), you can set […]
Few would argue that social media is part of modern-day life – however, there’s more debate when asking if it has a place in the classroom. Is it a frivolous timewaster or are there tangible ways it can be used to enhance your teaching and students’ learning? INTERFACE […]
Are you using computer programming in your teaching? If so, we want to hear about your experiences for a ‘special feature’ in the next issue. Big or small projects, simple to complex coding, just get in touch with INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams, greg.adams@interfacemagazine.co.nz
123Tech is adapting resources so it is something that can still be done online and from home collaboratively. “We are taking each of the discovery level activities, which are usually done in groups in class, and adapting them so students can do them at home in their own […]
After two years of operating The Mind Lab out of MOTAT, owner Frances Valintine has gifted The Mind Lab school groups programmes to the museum, which is “committed to keeping The Mind Lab spirit and pedagogy” alive under their own MOTAT Education banner. “We’re excited to bring Damon […]
