February Newsletter

And a late one for my Kiwi readers.

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February Newsletter

By Rachel Whalley

NEX Membership by Darren Sudlow Membership is open to all teachers who deliver or support online programmes of learning, and/or teachers interested in getting involved in this environment. Read more

Tūhononga o ngā tangata mōhio ipurangi Building capability in online learning and teaching through Networks of Expertise Nau mai haere mai to our first newsletter for our new teachers network NEX. Keep up to date with what is happening in online teaching and learning in New Zealand, share and access resources and ideas with your teaching colleagues, and find out about PLD opportunities and events. In this issue we: Invite keen and experienced teachers to put themselves forward to the NEX lead teacher team; offer funding for teachers undertaking research or inquiry projects; hear from one student about their experience as an online learner; and explore the current education setting in relation to teacher supply and networks of learning. Online teachers and support teachers are making a difference for thousands of learners across New Zealand schools and homes. Our work is often invisible in virtual spaces and stands apart from other classroom teachers. We create learning experiences that extend our curious learners, ignite passions, bring together isolated students and make learning accessible to our children where ever they are. Our work is innovative, exciting and often challenging, but above all it is rewarding! A network for teachers involved in online learning is long overdue. Our aim is to create a learning community that extends beyond our own organisations, where teachers are supported to lead; strengths, expertise, and practice is shared; and teachers not only connect but collaborate with others who have similar interests and needs that is specific to being an online teacher and the diverse needs of our online learners. We invite you to register your membership to NEX (if you haven’t already). If you have already expressed your interest as a member of NEX, our online community site is now ready for you to join. We look forward to seeing you in there. Nga mihi maioha Rachel & Darren

 

NEX – Lead Teacher Team We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic online teachers who are keen to be part of the lead teacher team to drive NEX – is this you? Read more

Research & Inquiry funds for online teaching & Learning NEX is pleased to offer, with the support of the MoE, funding for teacher research and inquiry. Read more

Student View: NetNZ and Me Kia ora my name is Oak. I am a year 11 homeschooler, and this is my first year studying with NetNZ online, I am enrolled in NetNZ’s philosophy course for 2018. I am a passionate Shakespeare fan and I love all things algebra. Read more

Teacher Supply and Networks of Learning The emerging issue of teacher supply in many regions of New Zealand has been well documented over the past year and the various solutions mooted by the Minister have worth. Read more

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NZC Online Newsletter February 2019

A final item for my Kiwi readers to close out my Sunday.

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Kia ora and welcome to a new school year and the February newsletter for NZC Online.  In these newsletters we keep you up to date with resources, events, stories, and research to help you implement your school curriculum. What’s new on NZC Online? Leading Local Curriculum Guide series The Leading Local Curriculum Guide series has been developed to deliberately steer your curriculum and assessment review and design decisions as you strengthen your local curriculum. It will support you to use tools to assess progress that is informative, and strengthen the partnerships you have with parents and whānau. Local curriculum Designing rich opportunities and coherent pathways for all learners Leading Local Curriculum Guide – Local curriculum (PDF, 826 KB) Assessment for learning Using the right tools and resources to notice and respond to progress across the curriculum Leading Local Curriculum Guide – Assessment for learning (PDF, 681 KB) Information sharing and building learning partnerships Having conversations with young people and their families and whānau about their learning and progress Leading Local Curriculum Guide – Information sharing and building partnerships (PDF, 815 KB) NZC Spotlights NZC spotlights are mini professional learning sessions that focus on a specific aspect of The New Zealand Curriculum. Check out our two most recent spotlights: Student wellbeing This spotlight focuses on student wellbeing, supporting you to explore and implement effective wellbeing practices for your students. It provides videos, questions, group activities, and opportunities for personal reflection to help you grow a culture of wellbeing at your school. Transitions Late last year we published our transitions spotlight. If you have students who are struggling to settle into their new class or school you might like to take a look and see what other schools do to support smooth transitions for their learners. Fresh from our blog Kapa Haka – A catalyst for change Whare Isaac Sharland, CORE Education facilitator, explains how Kapa Haka can help students develop a positive cultural identity resulting in increased confidence, engagement, and achievement. Data, story, and mātauranga Māori Heemi McDonald, Deputy Principal of Rototuna Senior High School in Hamilton, shares his research into data collection through a Matauranga Māori lens using storytelling. Mark your calendars  National Events and the NZC  We have updated our National Events page, so you can plan ahead for 2019. Our pages link to The New Zealand Curriculum and provide you with ideas, resources, and tools to help you and your school get involved. This term we have 4 special weeks to recognise and learn more about. Chinese New Year from 5 February 2019 Waitangi Day – how will you commemorate? 6 February 2019 Earth Day 22 April 2019 Anzac Day 25 April 2019 Put these dates in your diaries now and if you’d like to share how you are celebrating them in your school send us an email at nzcurriculum@tki.org.nz or jump onto our NZC Online facebook pageand leave a comment under the appropriate post. Other news A reminder you can still sign up for VLN Primary School – Online Programmes There are a wide range of online language programmes, as well as extension maths, literacy, digital technology, astronomy, visual arts, web design, life skills, health and the Over the Back Fence Project. Your feedback helps We would love to hear from you if you have ideas to make the website easier to use, or better for you, or if you have ideas for future blog posts or newsletters. Email us at: nzcurriculum@tki.org.nz

NEX – Lead Teacher Team

Note this opportunity for my New Zealand-based readers.

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NEX – Lead Teacher Team by Rachel Whalley

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic online teachers who are keen to be part of the lead teacher team to drive NEX – is this you? Read more   Click here to view the full article

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February Newsletter: uLearn19, Early Years PLD, Safer Internet Day & More

One for my Kiwi readers to begin their week.

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Kia ora Michael Summer is in full swing around Aotearoa and the 2019 educational year is underway. Things are looking bright! We’re excited to bring you lots of inspiration and opportunities for learning throughout the year. Hopefully you’ve already been enjoying the Treaty Talks conversations taking place on Facebook. Be sure to also check out some of the PLD coming up near you from our range of workshops, breakfasts and online programmes. In this month’s newsletter, you can learn more about uLearn19, our Early Years team, Safer Internet Day and more. Happy reading! Reimagine tomorrow at uLearn19 Reimagining our future in learning is at the heart of CORE uLearn19, Pohewatia te āpōpō. This premier educational conference provides professional learning opportunities for you to develop and grow your ideas collaboratively with peers and thought leaders in education. This year uLearn will explore three themes: Kirirarautanga | Citizenship Whakatōhenehene | Disruption Auahatanga | Innovation Nau mai, haere mai ki uLearn19! Find out more > Discover Early Years’ PLD Did you know CORE has a dedicated (and passionate!) Early Years team? They can help you discover, explore, build and grow your professional learning and development within early childhood education. Led by early years’ expert Kathryn O’Connell-Sutherland, the team has a wealth of experience in the sector. Early years’ specific PLD options are available – or for personalised options, get in touch with Kathryn. Discover more > Together for a better internet Safer Internet Day is celebrated around the world annually on 5 February. Coordinated in Aotearoa by Netsafe, CORE was proud to support this day once more in 2019 to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology. We encourage you to talk to your students and whānau about online safety and check out our Top 5 Tips for a Safer Internet. Read our tips > Giving mana to Te Tiriti o Waitangi We hope you’ve enjoyed Treaty Talks this week. Shared resources, and more on culturally responsive practice, can be found on our website. Today is your last chance to WIN prizes by sharing how you’re talking Treaty. Head to our Facebook page to enter. Join the conversation > From the blog The School that Story built Heemi McDonald discusses the importance of storytelling in education and how the future can be shaped through it. More > Words, words, words Philippa Nicholl Antipas describes the impact of language on our stories and the way we see the world. More > Subscribe to the blog > Upcoming learning opportunities

FREE Online Workshop How to make a professional learning development application ONLINE – 27 February Register Online Programme Te Reo Puāwai Māori (beginners) ONLINE – starts 11 March Register Online Workshop Six strategies to build children’s social competence ONLINE – 4 March Register Online Programme Te Reo Manahua Māori (intermediate) ONLINE – starts 11 March Register FREE Virtual Experience Sustainable seas – essential for NZ’s health and wealth ONLINE – 5-7 March Register Online Workshop Using Seesaw to enhance home-school partnerships ONLINE – 13 March Register

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Treaty Talks – Giving Mana To Te Tiriti O Waitangi

One for my Kiwi readers to begin their week.

How are you talking Treaty? View this email in your browser Kia ora Michael With loads of positive feedback last year we are once again bringing you Treaty Talks. In 2019 we’d love to hear more from you, about how you’re talking Treaty. From Monday we will be sharing daily reflective questions on our Facebook page. We want to hear from you about the role Te Tiriti o Waitangi plays in your lives and classrooms. All comments will go into the draw to win a daily prize. Make sure you’re following CORE on Facebook and use #treatytalks19 to get involved. Join the #treatytalks19 conversation Explore the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how these relate to your practice Our Implementing the Treaty of Waitangi online workshop next Thursday considers ways in which your educational community can affirm your commitment to biculturalism and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Perfect PLD for you during Treaty Talks week! Register now Check out our Facebook page Monday to Thursday next week – simply comment on each daily question to be in to WIN prizes from the CORE Toa. Terms and conditions are available on our website. A kete of professional learning opportunities A number of our online programmes and workshops talk to culturally responsive practice, including: Te Whakamānawa Te Reo Puāwai Māori Te Reo Manahua Māori Jumpstart My Reo Creating Culturally Responsive Schools New Zealand Māori History Helpful resources CORE Te Reo Māori products What’s the Treaty got to do with it? Mobilise my reo – moving on from mihimihi Non-Māori roles in supporting Māori educational success Looking for a more personalised option? Contact admin@core-ed.ac.nz for more information. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2019 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 on future CORE events, subscribed to our newsletters at http://www.core-ed.org, or registered with LEARNZ virtual field trips at http://www.learnz.org.nz, Connected Educator NZ at http://connectededucator.org.nz, or EDtalks at http://www.edtalks.org. Our mailing address is: CORE Education 144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 New Zealand