In every issue of INTERFACE, ‘File Share’, ‘Lesson Ideas’ and elsewhere feature a range of free tools and resources that teachers can use in their classrooms. And that’s not all. We can help to make the ICT journey easier and more attainable with a selection of free resources […]
Another year’s nearly done. How was the digital journey for you? From the cloud to coding, wearable tech to gamification, we hope our coverage of the e-learning world has both informed and inspired you! What will the next 12 months bring? We hope you enjoyed the December issue’s […]
Computer games are often dismissed as nothing more than a way to fill in some down time but for one group of teachers joining gaming project ‘Super Street Arcade’ offered a way to deliver an authentic learning experience. Kids love playing games but for one group of teachers, […]
Education has changed a lot but needs to change more if our students are to be fully prepared for the world they’ll inhabit. Meet Education 3.0, the next step in the journey of education itself. According to the Education Commission, 40 per cent of employers are struggling to […]
A free calendar app designed to help schools keep parents up to date with important notices is getting a boost to accelerate growth in Australia, thanks to its parent company, Advert Media, recently receiving funds from an overseas investor. Headquartered in Kaikoura, Advert Media provides its Parent Teacher […]
We’ve been approached by a not-for-profit organisation that has unneeded thin client equipment. It’s keen to see this put to good use by schools – and is offering them at a ‘significantly reduced price’. Wanted: A new home for: 186 Samsung TC241W All-in-ones 551 Samsung TB-WH Base stands […]
What does the perfect classroom look like? We’ve teamed up with Woods Furniture to challenge your students to design the best space for their learning – and maybe see it created for real! Using its free app, Space Planner, they can visually plan and configure their classroom. Select […]
Issue 83 – Term 4, November 2017 Previous issues of Interface available for just $4.60, plus P&P, for orders in New Zealand. (Overseas rates available on request.) Click here to place and order. INTERFACE News and Views Noticeboard Jumping in the ‘Cloud’ has changed everything Orere Primary School is […]
From having unreliable internet and lacking faith in computers a little more than a year ago, Orere Primary School is now flying high and a lighthouse school for Microsoft’s Cloud Transformation Project. Orere School Principal Kerry Forse. It’s been quite a start to life at Orere Primary School […]
What’s new? What do we think? What do you need to know? New devices are being pitched at the education market all the time. INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams checks out an upgrade to a TELA favourite. HP chose well when it decided to call this range ‘Elite’. The […]
Netsafe is encouraging schools to try DQ World, an initiative that aims to empower students to become safe, smart, and responsible digital citizens – but also needs your help to get New Zealand included in the latest research. How well do your students deal with the demands of […]
The Mind Lab by Unitec is bringing you a very special competition just in time for Christmas. Try your hand at building your very own drawbridge that would leave Medieval knights in awe, and you could be the proud new owner of a MindLabKids Starter Kit. Simply complete […]
