Designed to develop confidence in using programming and to foster creativity and innovation in technology, STEAMS Kit was a successful applicant in the Ministry of Education’s funding round for Strengthening Digital Technologies 2017. It’s a box of hands-on, one-hour technology lessons with an engaging series of STEAMS (science, […]
Want to see the world without leaving your seat? Virtual Reality is here – are you ready for it? With ‘All About Virtual Reality’, you will be. This book explains VR, including how we see in 3D, how a VR world is created, how the technology works, and […]
Let your computing device travel in style with either the Belkin ‘Classic’ (grey) or ‘Active’ (black) Pro Backpacks. Now available through the TELA scheme, theses awesome bags combine protection for what’s inside with a certain degree of elegance on the outside. Both come with internal padding and handy […]
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Add a new dimension to your photography with an external lens for your smartphone’s camera. SmartLens is a set of three clip-on lenses: 180-degree Fisheye, an extreme wide-angle lens using short focal length; Wide angle for capturing large scenes; and Macro with 10x magnification for extreme close ups. […]
Want to watch and explore the weather with your class? All you have to do is ‘Follow us’ on Twitter and this Wireless Weather Station, could be yours. It comes with a range of features to keep you fully updated on current and future atmospheric activity. The […]
Teaching with STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Maths – is something we’ve explored in this issue. If you’ve not already, how about giving it a go? ‘STEAM Lab for Kids’ profiles 52 creative, hands-on projects that put an artistic spin on science, math, technology and engineering. […]
Need some portable memory? The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 3.0 makes it easy – and fast – to free up space for photos, videos, songs, and more. With 128GB of space, it offers some spectacular storage and the dual connector means you can connect to a wide […]
Plunge into the watery depths and not just see with perfect ease but have the ability to record your progress using this ingenious diving accessory. With safety tempered glass lenses and buckle swivel for comfortable fit and seal, the dive mask also includes a Go-Pro compatible holder on […]
Release your inner pilot and take to the skies with an RC 109F Quadcopter Drone. The 6 Axis GYRO offers stable flight, and forward/backward/side flying/360-degree rolling action. The 2.4GHZ controller frequency minimises interference and offers a connection up to 100 metres. Flight time is 6-10 minutes and […]
In every issue of INTERFACE, ‘File Share’, ‘Lesson Ideas’ and elsewhere feature a range of free tools and resources that teachers can use in their classrooms. And that’s not all. We can help to make the ICT journey easier and more attainable with a selection of free resources […]
Computer games are often dismissed as nothing more than a way to fill in some down time but for one group of teachers joining gaming project ‘Super Street Arcade’ offered a way to deliver an authentic learning experience. Kids love playing games but for one group of teachers, […]
