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 […]
How often do you want to access the internet but can’t because your device is connected via Wi-Fi to the classroom projector? It’s one or the other … but not both. St Andrew’s College has worked with Epson to find a way to do things differently. “Epson gave […]
After more than seven years with interactive whiteboards (IWBs) in every classroom, Hamilton’s Berkley Normal Middle School decided it was time for a change and swapped to ActivPanels, touch-capable, LED displays, writes Lee Suckling. “In our school, we’re really well resourced. We see digital tools as vital, and […]
Got the best road safety game idea? Gather your team, make it happen and win! Organised by the NZ Transport Agency, the Game Design Competition 2016 is open to Year 7-13 students and runs through Terms 1 and 2. It provides an authentic context for students to […]
Applications close soon for the March intake of the Mind Lab by Unitec’s ‘Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning). Make sure you get in quick to secure your spot on this 32-week part-time programme taking place in Auckland, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and Whangarei. PLUS, […]
As part of our ‘The Challenge of Change‘ feature, ACTIVboard’s Murray Thoms assesses what needs to happen before change. “Before spending any money, I would recommend that schools complete an audit of their existing ICT assets, as part of an overall visioning process, giving staff a clear picture […]
