Personalised Mentoring for Technology Educators
Whether you’re a new teacher looking to build confidence or an experienced educator seeking fresh approaches, 1-on-1 mentoring sessions are tailored to meet your specific needs.
Our personalised mentoring provides targeted support in areas such as:
- Pedagogical Improvement: Enhance your teaching strategies, adapt to diverse learning styles, and create more engaging and effective lessons.
- Classroom Management: Explore practical techniques to maintain a positive learning environment, manage student behaviour, and create a classroom culture that fosters creativity and collaboration.
- Navigating the New Zealand Curriculum: For overseas educators or those new to teaching in New Zealand, receive guidance on understanding and integrating the New Zealand Technology Curriculum, NCEA learning and assessment programmes, ensuring your teaching aligns with local standards and practices.
- Digital Tools Mastery: Deepen your knowledge of essential digital tools like Archicad, virtual reality platforms, and other innovative software, empowering you to bring cutting-edge technology into your classroom.
These mentoring sessions offer a flexible, individualised approach, allowing you to focus on areas where you want to grow, with guidance from experienced mentors who understand the unique challenges of teaching Technology. Whether you aim to refine your current practices or explore new teaching innovations, these sessions provide the support and resources you need to thrive.
Pricing: $600 for 6 sessions ( online, in person or mix)
Incorporating Literacy and Numeracy Through Technology
Unlock the potential of your students by embedding essential literacy and numeracy skills into your Technology classroom. This workshop will explore practical strategies for incorporating subject-specific literacy and numeracy within projects in Design and Visual Communication (DVC), Materials and Processing Technology (MPT), and Digital Technologies.
We will focus on using reading and writing strategies developed in the English curriculum and the Literacy Progression guides for Technology to enhance your junior programmes, with a particular emphasis on brief writing, setting SMART goals, self-assessment, evaluations, and stakeholder feedback.
On the numeracy front, we will delve into developing students' understanding of measurement, scale, human interface, and anthropometrics, equipping them with the skills needed to navigate technical plans and drawings.
Strengthen your approach to literacy and numeracy while fostering a comprehensive learning experience for your students
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Audience: Individual teachers, Technology faculties, or cross-curricular teams (Social Sciences/Visual Arts & Technology)
Charge: $350–$500 per session
Integrating Mātauranga Māori in Technology Education
Discover how to meaningfully embed Mātauranga Māori—Māori knowledge, values, and perspectives—into your Technology teaching practice. This hands-on introductory workshop offers practical strategies for incorporating Māori worldviews, tikanga (protocols), and te reo Māori into classroom projects, particularly in areas such as design, sustainability, and innovation.
Designed to support the integration of Mātauranga Māori within the new NCEA Level 1 achievement standards, this workshop will deepen your understanding of key kupu (terms) in Technology, design tikanga, and how these concepts can enhance ākonga outcomes. You’ll also explore how to weave local pūrākau (stories) into authentic teaching and learning programmes, creating a rich, culturally responsive learning environment for your students.
Learn how to bring Mātauranga Māori to life in your classroom!
Time: 2-3 hours
Audience: Whole staff, technology faculties, or leadership teams (can be adapted for clusters of schools)
Charge: $400–$600 per session
The New NCEA Achievement Standards in Technology
Get a comprehensive overview of the changes to the NCEA Technology Achievement Standards and practical guidance on reviewing your teaching and learning programmes for continued success. This workshop provides expert advice on aligning your current programmes with the new standards, ensuring you’re ready to support student success.
Learn how to confidently interpret and assess student work by decoding the new achievement standards. We will also highlight key challenges from the first year of implementation and moderation, providing insights that will help you review and refine your teaching and learning programmes with confidence.
Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your school is ready for the NCEA changes!
Time: 3 hours
Audience: Secondary technology faculty.
Charge: $500–$700 per session
Leadership in Technology: How to Guide Faculty Development
Designed for Heads of Department, these sessions equip you with the tools to lead your technology faculty through effective learning leadership and change management. Explore strategies to foster collaboration and build strong relationships within your team, while guiding them toward becoming high-performing teachers.
We’ll focus on creating seamless systems and documentation that enhance programme design, planning, and assessment—ultimately driving student achievement. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive Technology (digital) handbook, beginning with clear expectations for Technology teachers.
Empower your team and streamline your department for success.
Time: 1.5 hours twice a term for 3 terms.
Audience: Technology heads of departments.
Charge: $900 for 6 sessions.
Universal Design for Learning in Technology
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework that supports the design of learning experiences to cater to the diverse needs of all learners. This workshop will help you identify and minimise barriers hidden in your current activities and teaching practices, ensuring every student is included by design.
Learn how to elevate your teaching and learning programmes with creative, inclusive briefs that foster engagement and accessibility for all. As you navigate the challenges of implementing UDL and differentiated approaches, discover practical strategies to manage the demand on your time and attention—so you don’t feel like you need to clone yourself to meet student needs.
Empower every learner in your classroom with UDL!
Time: 2 hour workshop
Audience: Technology teachers.
Charge: $350 - 500