Latest News – October, 2007
Web statistics for October (.pdf, 39kb)
Introduction
These pages are updated monthly to keep you informed of communication activities, key initiatives and technology education articles in the media.
New Resources on Techlink
Beacon Practice case studies
- Developing junior technology programmes, Havelock North High School
- Flexible Year 13 Client Based Projects, St John's College
- Wearable Arts at Te Papa, Queen Margaret College
Student Showcases
- Kiwiana Inspired Bag, Stephanie Lineen, Year 11
- Power of Persuasion, Kate Schreuder, Year 11
- Electronically Activated Drinking Fountain, Owen Nicholson, Year 12
Other
- TENZ publication t-news October edition free download.
HOD Day/TENZ Conference
On October 2 Techlink staff was involved in the Head of Department Day held in Auckland. A guided tour through the Techlink website was given by Communications Officer Nick Maitland to approximately 60 attendees.
The TENZ Conference was held on next three days. This conference provided a fantastic workshops, insightful speakers, and unique networking opportunities. More information is available in the October edition of TENZ publication, t-news.
Recent news articles
- An article featuring two Year 13 technology students from Queen Margaret College was published in The Dominion Post on 19 October.
- An ICT technology article featured in the Kapiti Observer. It focused on a student from Paraparaumu College.
Working with TeamUp
Techlink was extended an opportunity to assist in the creation of resources by the Ministry of Education TeamUp campaign.
TeamUp is currently revamping the information on their website. Techlink was asked to assist with the technology education section. The resources are aimed at helping parents and caregivers get involved in their kids learning.
Call for Showcases
Techlink wants to hear from technology teachers interested in supplying information for Student Showcases. Do you have an enthusiastic student who has completed an excellent project? Techlink would like to hear all about it.
For more information contact Nick Maitland at nmaitland@techlink.org.nz
Email Alert and t-news
An email alert promoting new resources on Techlink was sent out on October 31.
T-news was also published at the end of the month and featured the usual Techlink page.
Techlink Brochures
Over 14,000 copies of the Techlink brochure have been circulated to date. Over1,000 copies were distributed at the TENZ Conference. Copies will soon be available at an IPENZ Engineering display in Wellington Public Library.
Recent Articles
- 'Technology education in your school' in Principals Today, Term 2 2008
- 'Carly's Top Award Just the Beginning' in Havelock North Village Press, 17 June 2008
- Article 'Getting Technical' in New Zealand Education Gazette, 16 June 2008
- Article 'Retooling the department' in New Zealand Education Gazette, 16 June 2008
- Article 'Race day adds gravity to tech lesson' in New Zealand Education Gazette, 16 June 2008
- 'A School of Opportunity' in www.press.co.nz/chchmail, 28 May 2008
- TVNZ news story on Kevin Huang's fridge door alarm, 6pm One News, 09 March 2008
For less recent articles, visit the Article Archive.