Does your technology need updating? If you’re facing change – or just checking out your options – there’s way more to think about than simply swapping devices and downloading a few new apps, writes David Kinane. In the not too distant past, ICT and computers in schools were […]
The only thing I have to complain about after reviewing the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4640 was lugging the thing up the stairs to the office. Seriously, that’s it. From ease of use, to functionality, to quality printing, I have to give this all-in-one, inkjet printer, scanner, and copier […]
Wellington teacher Diana-Grace Morris makes time for her students to design games in class because it fosters a unique interaction among them she doesn’t see in any other learning activities, writes Wayne Erb. There is an energetic rise and fall of sound when a class of Year 7-8 […]
Looking for a student computing device that will meet all the demands of your 1:1 programme? The BYOD market’s pretty crowded at the moment – choice is big, choosing can be hard. Price? Specs? Form? Design? Toughness? Does one do it all? Before making the call, you should […]
One in 10 New Zealanders is affected by dyslexia, including 70,000 school children. Learning can be daunting and challenging for these students, so one Tauranga teacher has developed an app to improve the way they approach exams, writes Lee Suckling. Physical education teacher Charles Leota, of Otumoetai College, […]
The growing trend for secure websites could mean your school’s web filtering set-up may no longer be meeting your needs and providing a safe online environment for your students. Lee Suckling investigates what’s changing and what you can do about it. During the lifetime of most teachers, web […]
The Bike Wise team understands being a teacher is a busy job, so a menu of resources and links are available to help you inspire your students to find out more about cycling. Here’s a taste of what’s on offer. The future of cycling Get your students thinking […]
Twenty years ago, Saint Kentigern College launched the first student one-to-one programme in a New Zealand school. Overseeing it from the start has been ICT Director Walter Chieng, ably assisted by partners Toshiba, Lexel and Service Plus. Remember 1996? Windows NT and MySpace were launched. DVDs were starting […]
Cyber-security is one of the most challenging issues confronting school administrators up and down New Zealand. Fortinet has the solution. It’s hard enough keeping up with online learning, teaching and administration without having to worry about hackers, intruders, criminals and at-risk behaviour. But in this mind-bogging maelstrom of […]
What would you do if you won $10,000 worth of technology for your school? That’s the challenge for Pakuranga College after its ‘outcome based e-learning initiatives’ won the first annual ‘Tonne of Technology’ competition sponsored by New Era and Acer. Earlier in the year, New Era and Acer […]
Microsoft has launched a new ‘Teacher Ambassador’ programme to help integrate its products and services effectively into the classroom. The first in the role, Nicki Gemmell, talks to INTERFACE. Last month, Nicki Gemmell, a former primary school teacher, took on a new role at Microsoft New Zealand, […]
From the seamless set up to fantastic support, signing up to eTV and Zaption is bringing a wide range of benefits to Shirley Boys’ High School, says Richard McLaren. Why did you choose to use eTV? Firstly, it’s not just an alternative to YouTube but offers some serious […]
