Tell us your vision for 2020

As winter turns to spring, we’re heading into the last quarter of the year and that means your thoughts will be well and truly turning to 2020. How is your school going to continue its digital technology journey? What new solutions and approaches will you be trying? Maybe […]

Sign up to after-school workshops on Minecraft education

Microsoft is running a series of after-school workshops to learn about using Minecraft: Education Edition. “Educators around the world are working hard to equip their students with skills to meet this challenge,” said Microsoft’s Otako Kaufusi. “Minecraft: Education Edition is a powerful tool you can use to engage […]

Dealing with the growing pile of e-waste

Slowly but surely, the world is drowning in e-waste. Old computers. Broken printers. Obsolete smartphones. Unwanted gadgets. Tangled knots of cords and wires. What can you and your school do to tackle the problem? INTERFACE investigates. This article is exclusive to the print version of INTERFACE Magazine. To read more […]

Lift your teaching to a whole new level

What’s not to like about drones? They offer a heap of learning opportunities. They’re increasingly affordable. They’re not too hard to use (with a little practice). And they’re fun. Could drones add a new dimension to your teaching? Let’s take a look. This article is exclusive to the […]

Explore the appeal of ‘learning with games’

A sure bet to injecting some enthusiasm and engagement in the classroom is to let your students dig deep into the primal appeal of games. Games hold an important biological function and can play a part in teaching a host of social, physical, and psychological skills. Young and […]

History and coding collide in great Gamefroot games

Thanks to everyone who entered our Gamefroot student competition. You really took up the challenge and created some awesome games. We’re delighted to announce that the winners are … From moas and meres to pistols and possums, there were plenty of excellent game design skills on display in […]

Tell us your vision for 2020

As winter turns to spring, we’re heading into the last quarter of the year and that means your thoughts will be well and truly turning to 2020. How is your school going to continue its digital technology journey? What new solutions and approaches will you be trying? Maybe […]

Issue 101 – Term 3, August 2020

INTERFACE NEWS AND VIEWS NOTICEBOARD IN MEMORY OF GERARD MACMANUS MOTAT: BREAKING THE TIME AND PLACE BARRIER FOR AUTHENTIC LEARNING THE MIND LAB: TEACHERS AS STUDENTS – APPREHENSIONS, LIGHTBULB MOMENTS AND TRANSFORMATION WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE DIGITAL ISSUE? Thanks to everyone who took part in our […]

Gamefroot coding competition closes today

Calling all student coders: Don’t forget entries close today, Friday 5 July, for the INTERFACE-Gamefroot competition! There’s still time to get your entries in. But don’t delay. For further information and full entry details go to interfaceonline.co.nz/2019/05/10/calling-all-student-coders-entries-open-for-interface-gamefroot-competition/ Aim of the game With the theme of New Zealand history, […]

Xpo Registrations Open

Next year’s INTERFACEXpo will mark our 10th anniversary. We’re delighted to reach this milestone and welcome you to join us in 2020. If you want to find out about the latest digital technology trends and solutions for your school, this is a day not to be missed. Be […]