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
Thanks to everyone who entered our July magazine’s competitions. The coolest prize winner is Mike Boon, Highfield School, Timaru, whose name was drawn first for the Five Fan LED USB Laptop Cooler. And the fittest could soon be Debra Gould, Owhata School, Rotorua, who wins the Bluetooth HR […]
Always on the move but can’t get to grips with digital keyboards on screens? Help is at hand with an Oh Shift Wireless Keyboard. Compatible with most smart devices (iOS, Android and Windows), this nifty accessory links up via Bluetooth to your smartphone, tablet or laptop to get […]
Build your own moving vehicle with this ‘snap and play’ car experiment kit. As with all BrainBox sets, there’s no soldering or trimming required as the activity uses brightly coloured, simple components with press-stud connectors. The kit includes parts to create two types of car, one driven by […]
Worried about the wet? Keep your smartphone safe, dry and snug-as-a-bug with an All Weather Dri-Pouch. Splash proof, sand proof and dust proof, use it to keep your phone protected against the elements when you’re on the sports field, by the pool, during break duty, on camp, or […]
Online scams, viruses, malware, hacking, these are all things we’re becoming increasingly aware of … and for good reason. As we live and work in the digital world, they pose very real dangers. Did you know that between January and March of this year, cyber security specialists Norton […]
Excitement is building in Timaru as construction work is set to begin on the $344million Scott Base Redevelopment Rebuild. And that proved the foundation for a virtual initiative for hundreds of local students to create the base in Minecraft. Towards the end of last year Hayden Inkster and […]
