Twenty years ago, Saint Kentigern College launched the first student one-to-one programme in a New Zealand school. Overseeing it from the start has been ICT Director Walter Chieng, ably assisted by partners Toshiba, Lexel and Service Plus. Remember 1996? Windows NT and MySpace were launched. DVDs were starting […]
Cyber-security is one of the most challenging issues confronting school administrators up and down New Zealand. Fortinet has the solution. It’s hard enough keeping up with online learning, teaching and administration without having to worry about hackers, intruders, criminals and at-risk behaviour. But in this mind-bogging maelstrom of […]
What would you do if you won $10,000 worth of technology for your school? That’s the challenge for Pakuranga College after its ‘outcome based e-learning initiatives’ won the first annual ‘Tonne of Technology’ competition sponsored by New Era and Acer. Earlier in the year, New Era and Acer […]
Microsoft has launched a new ‘Teacher Ambassador’ programme to help integrate its products and services effectively into the classroom. The first in the role, Nicki Gemmell, talks to INTERFACE. Last month, Nicki Gemmell, a former primary school teacher, took on a new role at Microsoft New Zealand, […]
Sometimes, no matter what you think of an app or website, the only opinion that really counts is from those in the classroom. Here students from Katikati Primary School give us their views on a selection of tools. Geography Hub (youtube.com/geographyhub) “The geography hub is a collection […]
Code.org has a brand new tutorial for the Hour of Code 2015, in partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm – featuring Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Work with Rey to guide the new droid BB-8 through a mission. Then, join Leia to create and share your own game in […]
Cyclone is inviting registrations to its ‘Google Education Roadshow’, which is visiting 10 locations throughout New Zealand during the next month. The events will be hosted by Greg Reynolds, Cyclone’s Google Education BDM, and Saunil Hagler, Cyclone’s Google Digital Learning Specialist. While there, attendees will: Familiarise yourself with […]
A new study has found that Principals across New Zealand have increased confidence implementing their school’s digital learning strategy since connecting to N4L’s Managed Network. More than 350 schools responded to a New Zealand Council of Education Research (NZCER) survey that asked Principals their thoughts on using the new Government-funded Managed Network, […]
A new study reveals that parents don’t think technology is all bad. In fact, 75 per cent of parents who responded to the survey by Qualtrics said they believed technology has a positive impact on children’s education. Parents were also four times more likely to say social media […]
Just a reminder that entries close today for the Junior INTERFACE Awards 2015, which includes the student Minecraft competition. We’ve already received some great designs but there’s still time for more. There are multiple categories to choose from and entries are open until midnight today, Friday 6 November. So, remind […]
A ‘shift swap application’, ‘customisable online store’ and ‘mobile reporting’ were just some of the solutions University of Auckland students recently developed when tasked to make business life easier for small to medium sized business (SMEs). The challenge set by MYOB, gave students five days to come up with an […]
Thanks to everyone who entered this year’s INTERFACE Awards. The standard of work was very high. After much deliberation here are our finalists. Well done and good luck to you all. Best Teaching with ICT Sarah Burnett, Upper Harbour Primary, Auckland – Writing with the 100 Word Challenge Sharon Kan, […]
