First-time Principal Ally Gibbs moved to Great Barrier Island for all the usual reasons – peace and quiet, the way of life, unspoilt scenery … and the view. But what about the technology, asks Greg Adams. “We don’t have cellphone coverage at school and we have to generate […]
After the Christchurch earthquake, Mount Aspiring College used ICT to help displaced students keep learning, writes Laura Williamson. There weren’t many silver linings to the cloud that was Christchurch’s 6.3 magnitude earthquake last month. However, for students displaced by the quake, one positive has been that, thanks to […]
Ever wondered what it would be like for a computer to mark exams for you? Strathallen College has been testing exam software that does just that and more, writes Matthew Humber. There are wide ranging debates amongst educational institutions as to the validity of online examinations, the focus […]
Last year, Stu McGregor concluded the iPad wasn’t yet ready for school deployment. Six months on and following changes introduced with Apple’s iOS 4.2, what does he think? For me this is still a ‘yes and no’ question. Sometimes people like to talk things up simply because they […]
Stephen Baker’s class blog, The Ins and Outs, came out on top in the latestINTERFACE Awards. Here we find out what’s behind being the best blog in the business. Why did you set up a class blog? I started after attending the ‘Lighting the Flame’ Conference in Rotorua three […]
Not enough PCs to go round? If you’re struggling to find ways to provide students with access to computers, the solution may be as simple as re-arranging the furniture, suggests David Kinane. There is an Australian Facebook group called ‘Kevin Rudd owes me a laptop’ (fizurl.com/owesme). It was […]
Stonefields School in Auckland is one of the country’s newest, having opened its doors at the start of this term. What technology lies behind them? Greg Adams takes a look. What choices would you make about your school’s ICT if you could start from scratch? It’s an intriguing […]
After seeing an advert in last month’s INTERFACE, Lynette Parish decided Matamata College should host an eDay container and help do its bit for e-waste recycling in the local community. Why did you decide to host a container for eDay? Two years ago, we had a trailer provided in […]
No, seriously. Students at Albany Senior High School are taking ownership of their learning in quite a remarkable way … using open educational resources (OER) to write their own textbooks, as Mark Osborne explains. A lot of our school’s vision for learning centres around student voice, student agency […]
Teachers are a mine of knowledge and experience. David Kinane explores how tapping into it can help to build a sustainable e-learning environment. The principal is often the most stable member of a school, in terms of service longevity. As such, they’re in the perfect position to protect […]
Are your computers acting their age? When is it time to pull the plug? Stu McGregor investigates how old is too old for your PCs. I think I’ve gone off the idea that more computers equals better for students because in my experience it’s rarely attainable. Often trying […]
Bridget Schaumann is always keen to try new technology and explains how Web 2.0 tools are turning the library into a hub of digital literacy. At King’s High School we’re in the third year of an ICT PD programme. As our staff have become more skilful in using […]
