What device is set to hit the education market? What do you need to know? INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams checks out a new laptop from Lenovo that’s designed to meet the demands of both teachers and budget. When it comes time to update your laptop, the 13w Yoga […]
Launched last month, Digital Kete offers a range of free resources for school educators. Create a free account and fill your kete with useful and practical teaching resources. Find out more at digitalkete.co.nz INTERFACE November 2022
Got a story to tell about coding and robotics? If you’re using either (or both) in your classroom we’d love to hear from you for a feature we’ll be running soon. Tell us your plans and exploits, experiences and adventures. Big or small activities, successes you achieved or […]
. . INTERFACE Student Minecraft Competition – Winners 2023 INTERFACE News and Views Noticeboard Project has designs on building towards a sustainable future In the heart of Christchurch, an innovative challenge using Minecraft Education has aimed to change the way students learn about and understand sustainable urban development. […]
Netsafe is introducing the eSmart Digital Licence+ into New Zealand schools – and it’s available for free for a limited time. Aimed at students aged 10-14 years, the education tool is designed to help students grow their digital literacy skills, develop digital intelligence, and identify strategies to harness digital […]
A non-invasive diabetes device and safe kitchen utensils for people with disabilities took top honours in Samsung’s 2022 Solve for Tomorrow competition. Delivered in partnership with MOTAT, Solve for Tomorrow is a celebration of young people using design thinking and STEAM to innovate and solve issues in their […]
Microsoft is hosting a free training day on Thursday 13 October to help educators upskill, gain confidence, and learn how to implement digital tools into classroom practice. Hosted at Microsoft HQ in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour), the day will include a selection of workshops from its training partners Using […]
Netsafe and the Ministry have teamed up to create a new module for teachers – Ka huri i te kōrero/Changing the conversations around pornography. “This resource aims to support young people to critically examine the influence of pornography on personal identity, relationships with others, and the wider wellbeing of […]
Thanks to everyone who entered the INTERFACE Minecraft Competition 2022, in association with Microsoft. There were impressive creations as you came up with some awesome ideas to ‘Build a Better Future’. Judging was tough. Decisions are in. The winners of this year’s student competitions are … Primary (Years […]
Wow, you’re doing some awesome activities with Minecraft in your classrooms! From blowing stuff up and designing living spaces, to coding and creating games, it’s all very impressive. There was a teacher category is this year’s INTERFACE Minecraft competition, in association with Microsoft. A big thank you to […]
Buy an eligible interactive display panel for your school and receive a free Canon EOS 200D camera kit worth $1,299. Equipped with its 18-55mm lens, it’s ideal for introducing your students to the worlds of photography, video and design. Offer available until 16 September. Ts and Cs apply. […]
Got a story to tell about esports at your school? Are you running a club or competition for students? We want to hear from you about your esports plans and exploits, experiences and adventures. Contact Editor Greg Adams at greg.adams@ interfacemagazine.co.nz INTERFACE August 2022
