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, […]
Cyclone, in conjunction with Apple, is inviting you to discover how iPad can transform teaching and learning during seminars in November. Find out how to engage students with digital tools that make learning more personal. Learn about the education content and resources teachers can design and use to […]
Desertification reversal expert? 3D Fashion Architect? Dolphin Song Translator? Hover Board racer? What would be your future dream job? Have you checked out Toshiba’s ‘Dream Job’ competition yet? It’s challenging students to ‘dream up’ their dream job. Not only is it a great way to get them thinking creatively and imaginatively but also […]
Applications for The Mind Lab by Unitec’s Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital & Collaborative Learning) starting November in Auckland, Gisborne, Wellington, Christchurch, Rotorua and Whanganui close soon! Don’t miss your chance to participate. Get in quick to secure your place on this course and take advantage of […]
The finalists have been revealed in this year’s CLNZ Education Awards, which aim to showcase home-grown educational resources. “This year’s finalists highlight the important work New Zealand’s educational publishers are doing to source, create and invest in local material,” said Paula Browning, CEO, CLNZ. “The educational publishing industry not only contributes […]
From the seamless set up to fantastic support, signing up to eTV and Zaption is bringing a wide range of benefits to Shirley Boys’ High School, says Richard McLaren. Why did you choose to use eTV? Firstly, it’s not just an alternative to YouTube but offers some serious […]
For all the technological changes within schools in recent years, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is arguably having the biggest pedagogical impact. Here Martin Hughes explores some of the issues to consider. Many schools have a blend of school-owned and student-owned devices. Some have a ‘managed choice’ approach, […]
Registrations are now open for #GirlsInnov8 Camp 2016. If you know girls interested in technology then these three days of coding, robotics, 3D modelling, and game design are the perfect place for them to meet like-minded peers and get their geek on, writes event organiser Klaris Philipson. We know […]
If you thought Harvey Norman was just a shop in your local shopping mall, think again. The company’s created a specialist education team keen to meet your school’s ICT needs. With shops from Whangarei to Wellington, Blenheim to Invercargill, Harvey Norman has been a familiar name in computing […]
If you know girls interested in technology then #GirlsInnov8 is the perfect opportunity for them to meet like-minded peers and get their geek on. The event offers three full days of cool coding, robotics, 3D modelling and game design – and all just for girls. “The goal […]
The Ministry of Education will continue to support MyPortfolio, making it available for free to New Zealand schools beyond the end of 2015. “The Ministry intends to continue its support of the e-portfolio tool MyPortfolio for up to two years. “MyPortfolio was commissioned by the Ministry and is […]
A recent Code School survey offers information on traits in youth that may indicate a future in computer science. Most programmers find their interest in computer science before age 16 and carry this passion into their professional life, according to a recent survey. A Code School survey of […]
