Latest News – April, 2008
Web statistics for April (.pdf, 33kb)
Introduction
These pages are updated monthly to keep you informed of communication activities, key initiatives and technology education articles in the media.
New Additions to Techlink
New Beacon Practice case studies
- Stop-motion Film Parable Project, St Patrick's College, Year 10
New Student Showcases
- College Basketball Website, Paul Organ, Katikati College
- Sports Movies, Mitchell de Bes, St Patrick's College
- Year 10 Introduction DVD, Sharon, Ana, Leanne, Katikati College
Parents Section Survey
With the parents section now completed a short survey has been added. Visitors to the parents section have the option to 'Make a Comment' via the left hand toolbar. The Make a Comment option includes a short introduction and three questions relating to the content.
Feedback will be used to assess if the section is complete or if other resources can be added.
Media
Nick made contact with Australian website Curriculum Leadership Journal (CLJ). Nick submitted some additional text with links to Techlink to support an abstract currently on CLJs website based on an article from Computers in NZ Schools. Read more at Innovative secondary school ICT case studies.
A piece about Techlink has also been written and will soon be added to the 'What's New' section. This new piece will contain links to the Student Showcase, the parents' information section, and the Street Luge case study.
Pre-service Lecturers Feedback
After speaking with Wendy Fox-Turnbull during last months TENZ Workshop, Nick extended an opportunity for Wendy and her peers to give feedback on how Techlink could better fit the needs of pre-service lecturers and student teachers. Wendy tabled this at the pre-service lecturers Hui.
The feedback has been sent to Nick who has circulated it to the Techlink team for discussion at the 1 May team meeting.
Miscellaneous
2,600 copies of the technology brochure have been distributed throughout the month. 22,700 copies have been requested to date.
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.