First school in New Zealand connected to Hyperfibre

Network for Learning (N4L) has partnered with Spark and Chorus, to upgrade the first of a selected group of schools and kura with very high network usage to Hyperfibre – doubling their connection speed to 2Gbps, the fastest internet connection currently available for schools in New Zealand.  Hyperfibre was installed at Wellington […]

New campaign to keep cyber nasties out of schools

Cyber criminals don’t care if you’re busy or distracted or not quite up to speed on security – if they get into your school, they can wreak havoc. That’s why the Ministry’s new Cyber Security in School team has launched its ‘Say No to Cyber Nasties’ campaign and […]

Bluetooth HR and BP Minitor Activity Tracker

Improve your fitness and look after yourself with a Next Gen Activity Tracker and app (iOS and Android). Easy to use and intuitive, this nifty (and healthy!) device lets you record and review your physical statistics and data, such as reps, exercises, distance, and calorie burn. Also, a […]

Pop-Up Green Screen Round

Set up and shoot videos and photos anywhere with a Green Screen Round. Portable and foldable, it can be fixed to the backrest of most chairs, giving a plain, green background that you can later edit by adding an image of your choice. The screen measures 130cm across […]

Cleaning Pen (for electronic devices)

Dust, dirt, crumbs, hairs, and more can find their way into every crack and crevice in your electronic devices. Keep your earphones, cellphone, mouse, screens, and keyboard free of everyday contaminants with a handy Cleaning Pen. Small and convenient to store in your bag or desk, it’s three […]

Five fan LED USB Laptop Cooler

It’s normal for a laptop to run warm but overheating can cause serious problems, from loss of performance to component damage. With five fans available, this external cooler will help. It’s lightweight, durable, quiet, and portable, measuring 38cm x 26cm x 2.3cm (LWH). There are six adjustable angles […]

Issue 119 – Term 2, July 2023

. . INTERFACE Student Minecraft Competition 2023 INTERFACE News and Views Noticeboard academyEX: Doing things s little differently is just the way we roll Empowering students in the face of evolving cyber threats From Grok Academy, Cyber Skills Aotearoa provides classroom-ready activities and challenges to develop students’ cyber […]

Issue 118 – Term 2, May 2023

. . INTERFACEXpo 2023: There’s still time to join us. Keep up to speed with digital technology in education. Book your spot! INTERFACE News and Views Noticeboard INTERFACE Minecraft Student Competition 2023: Build a Big Blue Future Keeping your school cyber safe on many fronts With digital technology […]

Thanks for telling us where to go!

As a roadshow, we try to take INTERFACEXpo to different places each year. There are some restrictions on where we host events but we’re always open to ideas. That’s why, in the last issue, we asked you to tell us where to go! Unfortunately, we won’t be going […]

Solve for Tomorrow: Plans due by end of Term 2

Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition with $20,000 in prizes, including Samsung tech for the winners and their school. Designed to build interest and proficiency in STEAM, the competition challenges Year 5-10 students to identify an issue your community is facing, then unleash their creativity and demonstrate […]

Are you using biometrics in your school?

Biometrics – an identification process using physiological attributes – is becoming ever more common. From fingerprint scans opening a smartphone to voice recognition to activity trackers, the unique features of our bodies are touching the technology around us. Are you using any form of biometrics at your school? […]