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Grok gives online resources to schools for free

Grok Academy’s extensive range of programming and web design resources have been made available for free to schools. The content links with the NZ Digital Technologies curriculum and is accessible to all teachers and students. Access to Grok Academy’s online resources has got a whole lot easier. In […]

Book your place for the best PLD day of the year

Registrations are now open to join us in Lincoln-Christchurch (23 May), Rotorua (28 May) or Auckland (31 May) for INTERFACEXpo 2024. Update your digital technology knowledge and skills, and keep ahead of e-learning trends and developments through a mix of workshops, presentations, exhibition, and networking. PLUS, hear the […]

Can your library system be used to track drones?

Accessit Library has been working with schools and libraries for more than 20 years and is continuing its mission of taking the library beyond books and into the modern era. As schools continue to reimagine what they need from a system designed to catalogue and track important resources, […]

See your students’ writing skills come to life

If you think the name sounds fun, just wait until you give this multi-award-winning literacy game a try. Frankenstories is a creative writing game that challenges students to stitch a story together from an initial idea. From simple beginnings, it’s now coming to life in a growing number […]

Bite Animal Anti-break Data Cable Protective Cover

With continual plugging in and unplugging, bending and folding, charging and data cables can easily become damaged. They can fray, crack and even break, making them useless for the job intended. Help is at hand, however, with Bite Animal Anti-Break Data Cable Protective Covers. You can use these […]

USB Current and Voltage Power Tester

Is a USB port working properly? Is electrical current adequately flowing to a device for charging? Find out with a USB current and voltage power tester. This useful gadget can conveniently measure the output voltage of a USB port and the working current of the device – from […]

Gel Dust Cleaner and Keyboard Cleaning Brush

Keep your keyboard clean of dust, crumbs, hairs, and all manner of debris, with a Gel Dust Cleaner and Keyboard Cleaning Brush combo. The silicone, multi-purpose cleaning gel can be pressed into all the nooks and hard-to-reach crannies between the keys. It’s simple to use (just make sure […]

Thumbs Up Adjustable Holder

Have fun setting your mobile phone or tablet in exactly the right position with the easy-to-use and funky Thumbs Up Adjustable Holder. Made from flexible but durable plastic, simply place the device in the moulded hand grips – horizontally or vertically. It will be held safely and securely […]

Minecraft: Heads up for the 2024 competition

Get ready for year’s INTERFACE Student Minecraft Competition! The official launch is on World Ocean Day, Saturday 8 June. However, so you can plan and be prepared, we wanted to give you a heads-up on what’s happening. With a focus on Kaitiakitanga*, the challenge will be the creation […]

Hector’s World: New series coming soon!

Netsafe’s launching a new series of Hector’s World to engage and educate Years 0-6 about online safety. Learn more about these resources and integrating them into your school curriculum with Netsafe’s introductory Planning Pack. This contains all the information you need to start mapping out how Hector’s World […]

Play it safe with your children’s personal data

Software and technology can be a great enabler for learning outcomes and supporting kura and school operations. However, with so much of our information now stored online, our personal information is often at risk. Play it safe by selecting secure software for your school with ST4S. Schools are […]