Congratulations to Aorere College’s Gareth Haddon who has been awarded the NEXT Foundation’s Expert Teacher Award and received a $5,000 cash prize. Runners up Wayne Widdowson from Gulf Harbour School and Savelina Lepou of Mt Roskill Primary School both in Auckland, were also recognised. The award was made at the graduation ceremony […]
Want to re-imagine learning but don’t know where to start? Enter Microsoft’s ‘Digital Learning Experience’. “Introducing digital learning can be challenging. Especially when it requires new teaching techniques, technology competencies and perhaps even rethinking the physical spaces in your school. “Microsoft New Zealand and our partners have made […]
If you’ve already registered for INTERFACEXpo 16, we look forward to seeing you there. If not, don’t miss out. Book your spot. You won’t be disappointed. “We have an exciting day planned, with a great line-up of presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and exhibition stands,” said INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams. […]
In association with Cyclone, Mid Canterbury Principals’ Association (MCPA) presents ‘Energise’, a conference for 21st Century teaching and learning. It’s being held 28-2 9 April, at Hotel Ashburton, in Ashburton, Canterbury – and proudly sponsored by INTERFACE Magazine. Be inspired by international and local educators, including keynote speakers […]
Are you using coding in your classroom? If so, we want to hear from you for an upcoming ‘special feature’ on computer programming. We want you to tell us about your experiences, successes and advice using computer programming with your students. Just get in touch with INTERFACE Editor […]
Congratulations to all the educators from the July 2015 intake who have just completed their 32 weeks on the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning) at the Mind Lab by Unitec. And good luck to all the March 2016 educators who have just started their […]
ACTIVboardNZ is offering a FREE Apple TV to schools who purchase or rent the latest LG Commercial Grade TV with a Mobile Stand in Term 1, 2016 (some T&Cs apply). “It’s the ideal mobile display system for a BYOD environment,” said Murray Thoms, “and ACTIVboardNZ is offering a […]
By John Mueller This DIY guide shows, step-by-step, how to build a custom PC with great functionality for little cost Enthusiasts already realise that building a PC from the ground up can be fun and educational – this practical guide shows that it can also be cost-effective. By […]
New Zealand’s technology sector is facing a shortage of skilled digital workers. HPE’s David Eaton believes part of the solution is including digital skills in the Curriculum from a young age and upskilling teachers to use digital technology more effectively. David Eaton has identified a number of challenges […]
Empathy meets technology when students consider the people they are designing outcomes for – be it a piece of writing, a technology product or a game design, writes Wayne Erb. Philippa Nicoll Antipas’ laptop slips just as we begin to chat via Skype and suddenly I have a […]
What’s new? What do we think? What do you need to know? There is a selection of new devices being pitched at the education market. INTERFACE Editor Greg Adams checks out a new robotic and coding addition. Sphero SPRK Edition There’s only one thing better than a Sphero […]
When Bay of Plenty Polytechnic needed to upgrade its communications capability, Lexel Education Solutions answered the call. It came up with the perfect solution by identifying and installing Microsoft Lync. Meeting the challenge The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (BOPP) needed to replace its existing PABX system with a […]
