The Ministry’s TELA Scheme has been putting digital devices in the hands of school educators for years. Now under new management, it’s promising more choice, better deals and enhanced service, writes Paul Brislen. TELA has undergone the first major revision in its 17-year history, with Cyclone Computers taking […]
The arrival of mobile devices in classrooms is blurring the line between school and parental responsibility when it comes to student internet use. Linewize can help you understand and manage this across all devices and browsers, writes Scott Noakes. Keeping students cyber safe while teaching responsible internet use […]
Issue 85/86 – Term 1, March 2018 Previous issues of Interface available for just $4.60, plus P&P, for orders in New Zealand. (Overseas rates available on request.) Click here to place and order. INTERFACE News and Views INTERFACEXpo 2018 – Registrations now open! Noticeboard Concerned about mobile device misuse […]
Join us for a day jam-packed with information, ideas and inspiration. Presentations Michael Walmsley – Exploring computer programming and introducing it into the classroom. Adobe – Excellence with digital design Linewize – A new approach to Cybersafety Workshops Choose from break-out sessions on a wide selection of topics, including: Google for […]
Issue 88 – Term 2, July 2018 To read more you can subscribe at interfaceonline.co.nz/subscribe/ Subscriptions start from just $1 a copy! or… Previous issues of Interface available for just $4.60, plus P&P, for orders in New Zealand. (Overseas rates available on request.) Click here to place and order. […]
Worried about little fingers (or big ones, too) dropping your phone or tablet? Avoid mishaps with Grip Your Phone. This nifty gizmo is simple but effective. All you do is stick it on the back your device – it’ll attach to almost anything – then slip your finger(s) […]
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 […]
Issue 89 – Term 3, August 2018 To read more you can subscribe at interfaceonline.co.nz/subscribe/ Subscriptions start from just $1 a copy! or… Previous issues of Interface available for just $4.60, plus P&P, for orders in New Zealand. (Overseas rates available on request.) Click here to place and order. […]
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 […]
