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 […]
Don’t miss out on this year’s INTERFACE Awards for teachers – today is the last day to enter. There are three teacher categories to choose from: Best Teaching with ICT Best Digital Resource Best Coding Project Are you proud of what you’re achieving with ICT? Want to share […]
CLNZ Education Awards celebrate excellent New Zealand educational resources – and it’s giving you the chance to have your say. This year’s awards will feature ‘Teachers’ Choice’ winners in the primary, secondary and te reo Maori categories. Supported by its Teachers’ Choice media partner, INTERFACE Magazine, Copyright Licensing New […]
Join NETGEAR’s free webinar to learn more about storing, managing and protecting your school’s data. Date: Thursday 29 October Time: 4pm Duration: 30 minutes Presenters: Xavier Lleixa, Sales Engineer, and Carla Davey, NZ Territory Account Manager, both NETGEAR. “Market indications point to data doubling every two years,” said […]
Connected Educator NZ (CENZ) began yesterday and, for a second year, offers educators’ professional learning by bringing networking, knowledge, professional development and community together all online – and all for free. Educators and those who provide support or resources to educators, will join forces to provide a series […]
For girls interested in programming, applications are being invited to attend Rails Girls in Motueka, 6-7 November. This is a free international event which targets girls and aims to inspire them to explore programming and computer science further (a largely male domain). No previous coding experience required.You can learn […]
Rainforest reconstructor? Organic fashion designer? Solar plane racer? What would be your future dream job? That’s the challenge Toshiba’s laying down to your students – and offering a fabulous prize as reward. “A good job is central to enjoy a happy, productive and satisfying life,” said Tohsiba’s Andrew […]
Kristin School teacher, Nathan Calvert has been awarded the inaugural NEXT Foundation Expert Teacher Award at The Mind Lab by Unitec’s graduation yesterday. The ceremony marked the course completion of the first 130 teachers to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Digital and Collaborative Learning), with the […]
