Now is the time to act! 2020 is just around the corner. Here the Ministry of Education is busting some common myths around the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content in the National Curriculum. The revised Technology Learning Area and Hangarau Wāhanga Ako – which schools […]
Robotics has its challenges and teaching with robots can certainly add a layer of complexity. However, don’t be put off and relegate it to the ‘too hard’ basket. The activity can have huge rewards, bringing engaging and effective learning into your classroom, as you will see. This article […]
Partnering with the Ministry of Education, the IT industry is supporting the introduction of the new Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content into schools and kurawith the Tahi Rua Toru Tech Challenge. The Tahi Rua Toru Tech (123Tech) Challenge is split into two different formats to suit […]
By Mark Snoad, Ormiston Senior College Are board games still a thing? With the explosion of high-quality, online games, who would bother with a static physical game that involves communicating with real people? But it is precisely the collaborative interaction that makes board games a success in the […]
From automation to speech recognition to predictive analysis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly part in our lives. A new initiative is proposing the use of the technology to record student attendance, leaving teachers to focus on other things … like teaching, writes Greg Adams. Imagine never having to […]
At the start of this year, ETV launched V.5 of its platform, which includes a completely new build of the user interface and introduces Content Management Service ELINK. ETV, ELINK and EVA (Enhanced Video Annotation) is an exciting triumvirate of services now available to schools for creating and […]
If you’re an eSports fan and already using competitive gaming with students – or keen to get them involved in this exciting and growing activity – we want to hear from you … for two reasons. Firstly, for a special feature in our next issue, we’d like you […]
May is here and that means we’re in the month of INTERFACEXpo 2019! Don’t miss out. It’s free to school educators and showcases the latest e-learning products, services and ideas. Join us in Lincoln (24 May), Napier (28 May) or Auckland (30 May). Register at interfacexpo.nz/register-your-interest-to-attend-interfacexpo-2019/
A huge thanks for taking part in our reader survey. Your feedback is important and much appreciated, helping us to better understand the challenges of digital technology in schools and keep bringing you our great magazine! If you included your details, you will go into a draw to […]
How are you using digital technology? What are the biggest challenges? What e-learning opportunities would you like to see? We’d like to hear about you, your school, and your use of digital technology in our Reader Survey, in association with HP: Digital Learning in New Zealand Schools, 2019. It […]
It could be coding, virtual reality, 3D printing or robotics. BYOD, LMS or MLE. Chromebooks or iPads. Whatever your school’s future direction with digital technology, you’ll find it at INTERFACEXpo 2019. We’ll be holding three events next term in Christchurch, Napier and Auckland – all are free to […]
Book your place at the New Zealand Primary School Teachers’ Conference in Wellington on 15-16 April. “We are excited to host two days of learning, collaboration, networking and inspiration,” said the organisers. “This conference will provide an array of professional development opportunities for all Primary and Intermediate Teachers. With […]
