A new digital technology competition is launching today, open to all New Zealand school students, and designed to encourage greater participation in digital technology. The Tahi Rua Toru Tech Challenge is part of a broader initiative to help teachers introduce the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum […]
On Wednesday 4 April at Bayfield High School, New Era IT in partnership with the Ministry of Education will be begin a series of seminars focused on the Schools’ Cloud Transformation Project. “Providing a discussion around Digital Transformation and the benefits for schools, the sessions will give educators the […]
The Mind Lab by Unitec has launched ‘Digital Passport’, a new tool that aims to empower teachers in New Zealand to realise the opportunities of the new Digital Curriculum and bring 21st Century skills to today’s students. The Mind Lab’s Digital Passport is a new video-based learning platform […]
Imagine walking ancient worlds, flying through space, meeting dinosaurs or travelling in our own bloodstream … all from the comfort of your classroom. Virtual Reality – or VR for short – is an exciting technology and, in our next issue, we’ll be investigating its enormous potential for learning. […]
The Mind Lab by Unitec is taking its Postgraduate Certificate programme to more educators around the country in 2018. For the next intake, kicking off in March, it has announced over 10 new potential locations across the North and South Island. To date, the programme has been in […]
We’re delighted that Microsoft and TTS will be joining us as sponsors at INTERFACEXpo 2018. Microsoft has signed up again a Silver Plus sponsor and will be making a short presentation and running a workshop at each of the three events. Delegates will also have the chance to […]
What are you doing to meet the challenge of the new Digital Curriculum? Stay one step ahead with a copy of INTERFACE. Reading INTERFACE Magazine is the perfect place to start, keeping you up with the latest ideas, resources and trends in e-learning! Want to see for yourself? If you […]
Linewize is offering the opportunity to audit cyber safety on your school network for free. You’ll receive a customer report that highlights cyber safety and network issues, including social media use, dangerous app use and content filter evasion. This is a strictly limited offer. Book now at linewize.com/audit […]
What is Artificial Intelligence? What does AI mean for educators? How could it impact your classroom? Should you be amazed or afraid (or a little bit of both)? Ben Reid, Executive Director of the AI Forum of New Zealand, explores this intriguing technology and the steps we should […]
A new curriculum with even more emphasis on digital learning. It’s a brave new world out there for students, but what about for teachers? New Minister of Education Chris Hipkins shares with INTERFACE his thoughts on the future of teaching. This article is exclusive to the print version […]
By Chet Pipkin, Founder and CEO, Belkin International I’ve always been fascinated by history and global, broad-stroke thinking. I enjoy assessing the bigger picture and to look for the big and transformative changes that are taking place in the world. Back in the early 1980s it was clear […]
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 […]
