The NZ Transport Agency’s Game Design Competition has prompted cross-curriculum delivery for a class of Year 9 students, writes Wayne Erb When students from Heretaunga College investigated potential road safety hazards on local streets, they took to their bikes. Before pedalling out the school gate, they strapped on […]
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 two options for your BYOD device. Acer Aspire R3-131T You know how sometimes a device just feels good. Well, […]
If the power fails, how will your school cope? Lexel investigates the implications for the classroom and beyond, and why you should seriously consider Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). We all know the frustration of a power outage, from food going off in the now-warm fridge to having to […]
When one solution for student devices wasn’t working, Whangarei Girls’ High School took the initiative and changed its supplier. It turned to Acer and hasn’t looked back, writes Lee Suckling. Whangarei Girls’ High School recently invested substantially in buying several hundred Acer laptops after the school’s previous solution […]
St Mary’s College is in its second year of BYOD. Here we talk to Elena Grant about the direction they’ve chosen to take and the decisions they’ve made along the way. Can you describe your BYOD programme? 2015 was our first year of BYOD. We introduced it at […]
Delegates at this year’s INTERFACE Xpo are in for a technological treat – Ian Taylor will be our keynote speaker at the three events. Ian is founder of Animation Research Limited. He was inducted into the New Zealand Hi-Tech Hall of Fame in 2009 and is one of New Zealand’s […]
We’re delighted that Adobe, Microsoft and Toshiba have signed up as sponsors of INTERFACE Xpo 2016. They complete an impressive line-up for this year’s event of key technology companies working with schools in New Zealand. The sponsors of INTERFACE Xpo 2016 are: GOLD: N4L, Harvey Norman and Cyclone […]
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 […]
