Ngā Motu has been helping students better understand te ao Māori since its launch in 2019. To further cement its role within the classroom, Microsoft worked with CORE Education to develop companion learning resources for teachers, so they can use Ngā Motu in their learning and follow the […]
Following a year’s delay, the 2020 Summer Olympics are schedule for 23 July to 8 August in Tokyo, Japan. How will you be learning around the Olympics? We want to hear what you’re planning (or have already done) – and share them with INTERFACE readers. Just drop us a line. […]
We’re delighted that Sir Ian Taylor will be presenting at this year’s INTERFACEXpo events. He’ll be talking about Mātauranga, a new teaching resource he’s helped to create, and much more. Don’t miss this chance to hear from and meet one of New Zealand’s greatest digital innovators. Registrations are […]
Learn more about the technology programme at Cedars Christian College in NSW, Australia using Acer notebooks powered by Intel processors.
A new initiative, driven by the need for more teacher resources, sees all schools set up with unrestricted access to ETV’s entire free Library to support anywhere, anytime learning. Many schools, from primary through to tertiary, have already discovered ETV’s eclectic range of video resources for use in […]
How did early Polynesians find their way to Aotearoa? How did they navigate? What innovation and technology did they use in their waka? Find out about these voyages of discovery at Mātauranga, a new, free resource that aims to help teachers tell the story of the migration across […]
What’s new? What do you need to know? New devices are being pitched at the education market all the time. INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams checks out a new device from Acer that’s designed to meet the demands of teaching. Acer TravelMate Spin P4 There’s something about the Spin P4 […]
Beam in via Zoom from anywhere in New Zealand for MOTAT’s unmissable online workshop, ‘Life Hack’. This workshop will challenge your students to solve a community issue and encourage them to use a design thinking process to develop a solution to a problem. It will lay an excellent foundation for […]
With the continued Covid disruptions across Aotearoa, LearnCoach has a special offer for all teachers and students. LearnCoach Classroom is now free for all to use in Term 1. Simply register or log in! Enjoy the pre-made NCEA courses to share with students, whatever level you teach and […]
Video games are a waste of time and bad for you, right? Well, don’t throw away your consoles and joysticks just yet. A new study suggests that’s not necessarily true and computer games may actually benefit players’ well-being. Researchers at Oxford University have found a positive correlation between […]
Last week’s lockdown in Auckland meant the Kiwibots 2020-21 VEX Robotics Competition Nationals has been delayed. The event is now re-scheduled for 6-7 March, at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. One of the premier robotics events in the country, student teams will be competing in a […]
Thanks to everyone who entered our latest competitions. You had a little extra time over the holidays – and it showed in the 100s of entries we received. The winners of the two Sphero Mini packs are Rennatta Thomas, Hillpark School, Auckland (green) and Katherine Brown, Kaiwaka School, […]
