Welcome to our 100th issue! We’re proud to reach this milestone. It’s been an exciting and rewarding journey for all of us on the INTERFACE team – here are just some of the memorable moments along the way. It all began in July 2007, with the publication of […]
As always, thanks to everyone who entered our latest competitions. There were some awesome prizes up for grabs. The LED Lightbox Displays are on their way to Tracey Foden, Broadlands School, Reporoa, and Nicola Marwick, Windsor North School, Invercargill. The Bluetooth Beanie proved to be a popular prize […]
Knowing how to keep your smartphone clean is important anytime, but it might seem especially urgent now, due to COVID-19. Scientists have actually found that smartphones carry 10 times more bacteria than most toilet seats, writes Samantha Edwards. For most of us, our smartphones have essentially become an […]
ETV is celebrating 100 issues of INTERFACE by offering you the chance to win $100 cash for morning tea for staff at your school. There are 10 prizes of $100 to be won! Every entry also qualifies your school to receive: 100 days of free access to ETV’s […]
The requirement for students to learn core programming concepts is now part of the New Zealand curriculum. What is computer coding and what can you do with it? Where do you start? What learning outcomes can you expect? Here five teachers talk about their experiences with code. This […]
ImpactED Ako is back on 7 July at the Christchurch City Central Library. Be challenged and be provoked at this fun-filled day all about DT implementation, with Ian Taylor (2019 NZ Innovator of the Year) presenting, and plenty of prizes, drinks and nibbles. More at impacted.co.nz/copy-of-impactedako-1 Or contact […]
Explore and harness the power of the sun with a portable solar panel charger (12V/0.41A). This nifty device is great for STEM/STEAM projects, enabling you to power up small machines, tools and appliances thanks to the clean, green solar energy provided by a set of solar cell panels. […]
ThinkFun’s //Code: On the Brink Programming Game is designed to build the mental skills needed to fully grasp the concept of coding. There are 40 challenges to tackle – from beginner to experienced level and for one or more players, aged 8 and above – all screen-free for […]
Worried about online security? Ensure your safety, privacy and anonymity with a Norton Secure VPN. A VPN – or Virtual Private Network – allows you to create a secure connection to another network over the Internet. It can block unwanted tracking technologies, secure private information like your passwords, […]
Need to keep things cool while you’re on the move? Why not take your fridge with you? You can with a 6L Portable Mini Fridge, which plugs directly into your car’s 12V cigarette lighter socket. This handy device will keep its contents cool (down to 5°C) … or […]
We’ve teamed up with Microsoft and MOTAT to bring you TWO awesome Minecraft Education Edition competitions: Students – Your challenge is ‘Build a Better Future’. We want you to use your knowledge, skills and imagination to come up with a creation in Minecraft that helps to save and protect our environment. […]
When it comes to being inventive, it’s said that necessity plays a powerful part. And nobody understands this better than the team at the Auckland-based Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), where innovation, creativity and ingenuity drive its daily operation. Traditionally known as a hands-on provider, MOTAT normally […]
