Welcome to the latest edition of the Using Technology Better (UTB) newsletter! In this edition, we want to highlight the fantastic work of our trainers Adrian and Paul, who have been working tirelessly to support schools in their quest to harness the power of technology for learning. With years of experience in the education sector
Kia ora UTB whānau! As we see a rapid shift in the use of AI technology – it is becoming an increasingly important part of education. Schools we are working with are implementing new technologies and digital tools to enhance the learning experience for their students. From the use of augmented and virtual reality in
We feel like we are just getting in the swing of 2023 in schools and have been excited to reconnect with our NZ PLD schools. To get an idea of our days, check out our Instagram account: @usingtechnologybetter. Our whole team is actively sharing tips and tricks to enhance your productivity and some exciting ways
We are just getting in the swing of 2023 in schools and have been excited to reconnect with our NZ PLD schools. To get an idea of our days, check out our Instagram account: @usingtechnologybetter. Our whole team is actively sharing tips and tricks to enhance your productivity and some exciting ways to deliver the
Welcome back to the start of another exciting year! As the new year begins, our trainers are hitting the road and working closely with schools to set them up for a successful 2023. We are eager to connect with each and every one of you and support you in any way we can. Let’s work
Welcome back to the start of another exciting year! Despite the rocky start with the recent flooding in Auckland and across the island, we hope that everyone is safe and well. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected. As the new year begins, our trainers are hitting the road and working closely with
With the borders opening up Aussie trainers have been busy supporting schools around the country. Training highlights included a series of Minecraft sessions that Adrian ran in Western Australia and Paul’s Apple creativity sessions with the students at Holy Family Primary School in Adelaide. As the end of the year approaches, Aussie trainers’ schedules are jam packed
The high demand for training across Aotearoa has made for an action-packed month! Even though it’s been a crazy busy time, we’ve loved every minute. With our two newest trainers on board to help share the load, we’ve had a blast helping teachers integrate the latest digital tools into their classrooms and supporting education leaders
It’s been an action-packed few weeks for Aussie trainers. Now borders are opening up again we’re traversing the travel lounges, treading the tarmac and jumping on planes to take tech training to even more schools and organisations around Australia. While Paul was running Apple workshops for secondary teachers across Queensland, Adrian, Sam and Glen caught
Delivering more tech training than ever before means more teachers and students are achieving more. We love that! And since our Kiwi-based trainers have been flat tack helping more and more schools, we have just hired two new recruits to our NZ team. Scottish-born, Tauranga-based Jim is a former high school maths teacher (minus the
Kickstarting the month was an exciting iPad masterclass, I hosted across the ditch in Auckland. Twenty keen primary and secondary school teachers seized the opportunity to explore the creative possibilities on iPad with me. It was awesome to see plenty of magical ‘aha’ moments amongst the keen primary and secondary school teachers who seized the
Last month was jam-packed with fun in-person events and workshops around the country. We also welcomed two new trainers to our growing team in Aotearoa who jumped in feet first to deliver their first ever UTB STEAM Camp! UTB’s Apple guru, Paul Hamilton kicked off July with an exciting iPad masterclass in the first week
