Network for Learning’s (N4L) Pond is now open to all educators working in New Zealand schools. If you’re an educator who has been waiting for an opportunity to get into Pond this is it. And if you’re an e-asTTle user it couldn’t be easier – you can sign into Pond straight […]
On the streets and in the classroom, students now have an opportunity to become knowledge producers, with safer travel in their sights. Wayne Erb reviews ‘Everyone is a road user’, a new curriculum resource from NZTA. When students are given prompts, a purpose, and time to sit safely […]
Sitech Systems NZ has announced it’s entered into a significant relationship with Samsung NZ. This means that it now offers schools not only experience and expertise in the education market but also an expanded product range, specifically the latest display technology. “It makes sense for the two […]
With the first programme successfully underway, enrolments are now open for The Mind Lab by Unitec’s next Postgraduate intake. Here we look at what participants think and whether it’s something for you to consider. In today’s digital age, should you be enabling your learners to know how to think, […]
Microsoft unveiled its next Windows operating system, Windows 10, and gave a first look at an early technical preview for the PC available from 1st October PT. The announcement highlighted advancements designed for business, including an updated user experience and enhanced security and management capabilities. “Windows 10 represents […]
Thierry N’Doufou’s three eldest children tumble out of the car; the little one trips over her school bag as she tries to work out what to do with her break-time snack. “We continue to go to school here as we went to school 100 years ago,” says the […]
Connected Educator Month (CEM) begins on 1 October and brings a new approach to educators’ professional learning by bringing networking, knowledge, professional development and community together all online, all month. CEM is a series of online events and activities, including forums and conversations with experts, webinars, virtual guided tours, […]
Need to print remotely or on the go? What factors should you be considering when choosing mobile printing solutions? Here we talk to HP’s Scott Leman, Print Market Development Manager, on the latest trends, supported devices and ways to print. What do you and HP see as the […]
When N4L asked teachers what they need the most, their answer was “more time”. Time to plan, to be inspired to inspire and, most importantly, time to teach and engage with their students. Pond helps teachers save time planning while being inspired by what other teachers are doing. […]
3D printing opens up new and exciting pathways for learning opportunities and outcomes in schools, as Neville Walker discovers. 3D printers can be used to create a range of objects, from true-to-life replicas and high-resolution models, to functioning prototypes, visual aids, real world products, and more. While it’s […]
Last year, we reported on Pt England School’s decision to introduce teaching tool Maths-Whizz. Fast forward 12 months and its use is showing impressive results. What impact is Maths-Whizz having on learning outcomes at Pt England School? Well, the analysis of results is showing some remarkable improvements as […]
Not content with enrolling nearly one-third of school and university students, eTV is launching Version 3.5, a major update to its content services, features and functionality. “We’ve been working on eTV version 3.5 for much of this year”, said General Manager Gresham Bradley. “We’re refreshing the look, feel […]
