Term 3 and 4 webinar series for NZ Educators. The recordings of the webinars will be available after the event via the calendar event for those who register. If you cannot attend live, you can catch up at a time that works for you. You will also be able to catch up on any recordings […]
Exclusively for New Zealand Educators and their Students. PLD offered by Mindspark and TENZ Join experts, virtually, to walk through a design sprint and gather a better understanding of how design thinking can be used to solve real-world problems.
Term 3 and 4 webinar series for NZ Educators. The recordings of the webinars will be available after the event via the calendar event for those who register. If you cannot attend live, you can catch up at a time that works for you. You will also be able to catch up on any recordings […]
25 January 2023 Te Mātaiaho Curriculum and NCEA Big Picture This is a webinar with Technology Learning area Lead, Liz Reinsfield. We will be discussing the upcoming curriculum changes, what this means for teachers and their classrooms in the secondary school context and for technology education. Register Here
22 February 2023 Garden to Table This webinar will discuss how the Garden to Table programme can cover different aspects of technology teaching, and how these can relate to the rest of the curriculum. Register Here
29 March 2023 Cyber Skills Aotearoa Join us for Cyber Skills Aotearoa Information Security webinar. Hear from cybersecurity industry experts on current trends, the importance of this topic in the classroom and career pathways in cybersecurity. Owen Brasier and Julie McMahon from the Grok Academy team will provide an overview of the information security course […]
26 April 2022 Introduction to Rāranga – Harakeke Weaving Join us for our Introduction to Rāranga – Harakeke Weaving webinar. Hear about harakeke, one of Aotearoa’s taonga and its relevance in the classroom. Sonia Lucchese from BetSo Weaving will provide basic tīkanga to observe when harvesting and weaving with harakeke, and a variety of finished […]
24 May 2023 Code Your Way Through the Curriculum: Unpacking the CTDT Progress Outcomes Discover the secret to making the time to teach Computational Thinking in years 1-8. Join Sarah Cooper and Katie Prokop from Code Avengers for a free webinar to learn strategies, activities, and practical tips to weave CT into other learning areas. […]
28 June 2023 Things to do with the stuff you didn’t know you had…. MOTAT is a museum with a rich history of inspiring the young innovators of tomorrow. However, for us, it’s not just about inspiring the students—it’s also about inspiring you, the teachers and helping you to explore new ways to enrich your […]
Thursday 10th August Making Assessor Judgements at Excellence for AS 2.3 and 3.3 in Resistant Materials & Textiles contexts. Learning objective: To increase assessor confidence when making assessment judgments, specifically at Excellence. Presentation aims •To increase assessor confidence when making assessment judgments for internally assessed standards. •To discuss real samples of student work. •To engage […]
This webinar will encourage teachers to think outside the box on how to use natural resources in interesting ways. While exploring the properties and design possibilities, Celia will provide practical examples that can help engage students in hands-on projects while creating a deeper understand of the opportunities in te taiao. Register here
“Happy Phones” are pre-loved smartphones which have been data-wiped, configured, and boxed up with resources to support learning in the classroom. Used offline, with zero setup, they empower ākonga to take photos and videos and learn new digital skills. Learn how to create your own kit with Happy Phones founder, Geoff Bentley from TechLeap. Register […]
Join this interactive workshop and discover AI generated learning activities, powerful tools, and actionable steps to transform your classroom. Learn how AI can personalise learning and save you time. Explore real-world examples, discover creative activities and leave with a toolkit to design enriching experiences for all your students. Play, Learn, Grow with AI! Register here […]
The re-indigenisation of Te Ao Maori in Aotearoa through customary and contemporary collections of Maori korowai and kakahu. Customary and contemporary materials, techniques and design used to pass on Mana, promote Tikanga and raise Maori achievement in high school education. In my community of Hataitai both mine and my students work is displayed and used […]
Are you seeking an engaging way to teach problem-solving, data representation and algorithms in a relevant real-world context? Grok Academy’s latest free course in the Cyber Skills Aotearoa programme focuses on the underlying algorithms and data representation concepts underpinning cryptography. Akōnga learn about cryptographic ciphers and the techniques used to break these forms of encryption. […]
Introducing Product Design in a world of woodwork and metalwork; project ideas which include a range of skills, manufacturing process and mixed materials which will stimulate and engage independent learning and problem-solving. I will share my experiences and what I feel should be our focus for Tamariki of today. Looking at student career pathways; creating […]
Introduction to the Antarctic Centre – how we excite and educate people about the wonders and importance of Antarctica. Explain the Antarctic Education Programmes: three main curriculum areas: Social Science, Science and Environmental Conservation and our General ‘Experience Antarctica’ programme. Show and describe activities and areas of the Centre that link to the programmes. […]
Local curriculum is the focus, how to get projects off the ground wherever educators are starting small, medium and large projects. Examples of over 6 projects, various sizes. Luma is the largest local curriculum project I am involved with . An opportunity to share how to make educators lives easier and enriched by involving local […]
This presentation introduces Pūhoro STEMM, a program designed to empower Māori rangatahi in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori (the second “M” in STEMM). Mātauranga Māori is incorporated through the concepts of tuakiri (identity) and pūrākau (storytelling), encouraging rangatahi to explore their heritage while tackling STEMM challenges. The presentation will highlight two specific challenges, […]
This presentation will discuss the creative art and craft of marquetry, its methods, history, techniques, and incorporation of sustainability and modern technology. Suitable for: All levels Register here
