Lead the way and grow your career potential!

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Kia ora Michael Coming into the final stretch of the year, you’re likely considering PLD opportunities for next year. Lead the way with the Advanced Leadership programme, designed specifically for women in education. Connect with likeminded leaders across Aotearoa and grow your career potential. You may be interested in these case studies from three amazing women leaders who have completed the programme. Read about their experiences:

Hannah Fairbairn Deputy Principal Waipukurau School Erana Haerewa Curriculum Manager Te Puna Reo o Puhi Kaiti Sharon Prestidge Deputy Principal Mapua School

Each with unique needs, Hannah, Erana and Sharon had different experiences of the programme. All highlighted the positive impact Advanced Leadership had, not only on themselves but also on their colleagues and learners. Learn more > Download the prospectus > Feel free to share this email with colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact leadership@core-ed.ac.nz Ngā mihi nui, Linda Ojala Programme Manager Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2020 CORE Education, All rights reserved. You have received this email because you have attended one of our events and were happy for us to update you, or subscribed to our emails via core-ed.org or blog.core-ed.org. Our mailing address is: CORE Education 144 Kilmore Street Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 New Zealand

FutureMakers Update September 2020

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FutureMakers Update September 2020 Tēnā koutou kātoa The final days of September have been marked by the start of daylight saving and the beginning of a well-deserved two-week break for New Zealand educators. After a very tiring and taxing two terms this break will be a welcome relief for many who have been on the front-line of coping with the many stresses and challenges faced by learners and their families in this period of full and partial lockdown. In this month’s FutureMakers update you’ll find a number of thoughts and resources that may be useful as you contemplate the changes required to build a resilient, future focused education system. Check these out… ULearn 2020 For those looking for ways to ‘re-energise’ professionally during this break I encourage you to check out this year’s ULearn conference on 7-8 October. I’ll be participating in some of the sessions, and so would love to have you join me there! This year ULearn is being held completely online, with an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, activators, interactive breakout sessions and the chance to claim a badge in recognition of your participation. This year there are three on offer – the attendee badge, the presenter badge and a new one called the connector badge designed specifically to recognise those who are proactive in making connections and creating opportunities for others to do the same. Time for re-invention? In recent issues of this newsletter I’ve commented on the lessons learned during the period of school lockdown and noted the ways in which we might be re-thinking how we ‘do school’ into the future, rather than simply return to ‘normal’ (whatever that might be). I recently wrote a post on the case for re-inventing what we are doing, based on a recent report from the Learning Policy Institute that provides a framework for guiding action. In my post I look at a number of the key issues that must be addressed in order to achieve more equitable outcomes for all learners. Read blog post Podcast with Barbara Bray I had the privilege of recording a podcast with Barbara Bray this month in which I share with her some of my background and the work I do before engaging in a deeper discussion around the things that are happening in education here in NZ and around the world. Listen Now The Social Dilemma There’s a new documentary that’s popular on Netflix at the moment called The Social Dilemma (see trailer above). It features the thoughts of a tech experts sounding the alarm on the use of social media platforms. This raises serious concerns for educators to consider as we see an increasing use of social platforms both within classrooms and by learners at home and elsewhere. For more, check out the blog post I wrote about this issue. More blog posts to enjoy Here are some more of my recent blog posts from this month that you may find of interest… Digital Learning – Six Reasons We’re Failing A look at some of the key reasons we don’t seem to be making the progress we could be with how we are leveraging the potential of digital in education. Read this post now Complexity, climate and the curriculum A look at whether what we are focusing on in our curriculum is what really matters – for our learners, and for their future. Read this post now The Hype of Hybrid Learning An argument for why our thinking about the shift to hybrid learning should be pedagogically focused and not considered just a structural change. Read this post now Four scenarios for the future of schooling An introduction to the latest work from the OECD, with some practical suggestions on how you might use these scenarios with your learners, your staff and/or your community Read this post now World Teacher’s Day – 5 October World Teachers’ Day (WTD) has been celebrated annually since 1994, and this year’s celebrations are approaching fast. WTD provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements, and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of efforts to attain the global education target of leaving no one behind.  This year’s theme will examine teacher leadership under the slogan “Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future”. To mark this event, UNESCO’s Teacher Task Force, which ICDE is a proud member of, will be co-organising several events, officially launch a Knowledge Platform and publish a fact sheet and a policy paper on teacher leadership.  Read more about WTD and related events here. Upcoming Events Here are some of the things I’ll be involved with in the next month – you may wish to join me for the ones with a link! 6 October 2020 – Repeat of the Introducing Digital Fluency for Facilitators webinar – online workshop for PLD facilitators on behalf of the Ministry of Education (not an open session) 7-8 October 2020 – ULearn20 Online conference 21 October 2020 – Future Focused Schools: aligning strategies to realise positive change – Online Workshop 23 October 2020 –  Ten Trends; Drivers of Change shaping our future  Online Workshop That’s it for this month – thanks for subscribing to my site – I encourage you to pass the link to others in your network who you think may find it useful. Working online with your staff I have worked in the field of distance education for more than 25 years, and can provide a range of services to your school and staff online. If this is something that interests you please feel free to contact me at derek@futuremakers.nz.  Email Derek Share Via: Check out my website

Build capability for supporting staff health and wellbeing

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Kia ora Michael It’s hard to believe it’s nearly Term 4! 2020 has been a challenging year for all, one in which wellbeing and feeling supported is more important than ever. This week being Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAWNZ), wellbeing is particularly topical. ‘In pursuit of ora’ “Ora means to be alive and to be well. We all want to feel a state of ora for ourselves and for those around us. It’s something that we strive for.” In this blog post, Anahera McGregor shares her personal perspective on the pursuit of ora using Sir Mason Durie’s Te Whare Tapa Whā model for wellbeing. Read the blog > Educators’ Wellbeing Toolkit If building internal capability for supporting staff health and wellbeing is a priority for you, the Educators’ Wellbeing Toolkit may be PLD to consider for 2021. A whole-staff development programme, the Toolkit can be undertaken by your entire staff or smaller groups. Enabling opportunities for safe, collaborative conversations, each of the five modules include: an expert tutorial peer learning sessions tools and resources (provided through a dedicated Learning Resource Centre). Find out more > Make an enquiry > Build a sense of personal and social wellbeing in your staff – share this email with your colleagues. Feel free to contact wellbeing@core-ed.ac.nz with any questions. Ngā mihi, CORE Education

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Design for Online – Workshop Series – Connecting with learners in real time

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Design for Online – Workshop Series – Connecting with learners in real time by Rachel Whalley

Having a future focused, flexible and resilient education system has never been more important in these uncertain times.This NEX Kōtuitui workshop series aims to support teachers and school leaders to strengthen their confidence and capability in teaching and learning online. Register now for this weeks workshop which is about connecting with learners in real time. Read more   Click here to view the full article

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What’s on in Term 4: professional learning for educators

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Kia ora Michael As we quickly approach Term 4, we wanted to give you a heads up about several opportunities to finish 2020 on a professional learning high! Upcoming online programmes and webinars are all held virtually – making them accessible from anywhere in Aotearoa – and easy to slot into your busy schedule. Check out the range and register now. Te Reo Puāwai Māori 5 week online programme: starts 12 October An introduction to correct pronunciation and basic te reo Māori phrases for everyday use in your learning or work spaces. Register now > Future-focused schools: aligning strategies to realise positive change Webinar: 3.30-5.00pm, 21 October Join Derek Wenmoth to align strategies, policies and practices for a future-focused school. Register now > Ten Trends: drivers of change shaping our future Webinar: 3.30-5.00pm, 23 October Analyse drivers of change in education and courageously lead educators to implement responsive, future-focused solutions. Register now > Making sense of Tapasā Webinar: 3.30-5.00pm, 3 November Empower your Pasifika learners by understanding Tapasā – the cultural competencies framework – and integrate into your teaching practices. Register now > Play-based history: bringing our stories to life Webinar: 3.30-5.00pm, 18 November Explore and discuss the research and value of play through the added dimension of teaching and learning NZ history. Register now > Other opportunities uLearn20 – anyone who registers for this year’s virtual conference (held 7-8 October) can access everything until 18 December this year! 4 keynotes, 8 activators, and 90+ workshops and presentations at your fingertips for Term 4. Only $200 – less for groups – you can still register (if you haven’t already). Register now >

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