September Newsletter: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Innovative Learning Environment Matrix & More!

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Kia ora Michael Spring has sprung – hopefully it’s brought you a boost of energy, so you can finish the last quarter of the year strong! Likewise, we hope Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori has added to your enthusiasm for speaking te reo. Read on to find out how CORE has been getting involved. This month’s newsletter also brings information about the new Innovative Learning Environment Planning Matrix, a last opportunity to get involved with Aotearoa’s premier educators’ conference, and more. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. You may have seen the simple phrases being shared across our Facebook and Twitter platforms throughout the week – all easy to learn and use in your daily life! The level Aotearoa has embraced Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at is great to see, but why limit this to just one week? If you want to continue your learning and grow your confidence in speaking te reo, register now for one of our online programmes taking place in 2019; Te Reo Puāwai Māori (for beginners) and Te Reo Manahua Māori (intermediate level). 2019 Online Programmes > Innovative Learning Environment Planning Matrix CORE has released the new Innovative Learning Environment Matrix, to help schools and learning centres with the development of learning spaces. Whether you are re-developing existing single cell spaces or building new collaborative facilities, the matrix will guide the successful creation of an environment that supports future-focused teaching and learning. Find out more > uLearn18 – 4 weeks to go! With less than a month to go until uLearn18 and limited tickets remaining, time is running out to register and join us at SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, 10-12 October. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in quality professional development alongside 1,500 educators from around the country. Only have one day to spare? Tēnei te Tira Hou | Culture of Change is taking place on 9 October at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland. Register now for a day of learning designed to activate sustainable, ecological change and help you build the learning futures that all students deserve. uLearn18 > Tēnei te Tira Hou | Culture of Change > From the Blog Should we review our curriculum? Carolyn English questions if the New Zealand Curriculum should be a part of the many aspects of education currently up for review. More > A personal story of leadership for learning Kathryn O’Connell-Sutherland reflects on what she learnt leading the national project supporting the implementation of the revised Te Whāriki curriculum. More > The ties that bind Liz Stevenson takes inspiration from Nordic countries and asks if Learning Circles can strengthen Kāhui Ako in Aotearoa. More > Subscribe to the blog > Professional Learning – Workshops, Events and More

Workshop Jumpstart my reo NATIONWIDE – 18 September Register FREE Virtual Field Trip What’s the Plan Stan? Getting ready for an emergency NATIONWIDE – 16-18 October Register Workshop Extending Chromebooks and the Google environment in your classroom DUNEDIN – 25 September NATIONWIDE – 25 October Register Workshop Implementing the Treaty of Waitangi WELLINGTON – 24 October CHRISTCHURCH – 30 October Register Culture of Change pre-conference & uLearn18 Annual educators’ conference AUCKLAND – 9-12 October Register Breakfasts Seminars and workshops WELLINGTON – 2 November CHRISTCHURCH – 6 November DUNEDIN – 7 November AUCKLAND – 9 November Register

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Free Four-Week Online Workshop: Digital Technologies In The Middle School Sector

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Register now! View this email in your browser Kia ora Michael Are you ready to go digital? We invite all year 7-10 teachers and leaders to enrol in our FREE four-week online workshop on implementing the Digital Technologies curriculum in the middle school sector! What do the curriculum changes mean for the middle school sector? By 2020, schools and kura will need to have taken steps to implement the new Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko curriculum content. Learners of 2018 are immersed in a digital world, so they need the opportunity to move from digital savvy users to informed creators of digital outcomes. This course, sponsored by Google, will provide concise and in-depth support to address particular challenges and opportunities unique to the middle school sector. Key details Four weeks Online Every Tuesday in November 4pm to 5pm FREE > Register Now The workshop at a glance This workshop enables participants to explore the new content and consider strategies for implementation at school and Kāhui Ako level. This course will provide participants with an understanding of: the connections between the two new digital areas and their progress outcomes (Computational Thinking and Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes) the wider Technology curriculum they are located in how digital learning is underpinned by the Technology learning area, indicators and strands the wide range of digital supports available to schools. Who is this course for? Year 7-10 teachers/leaders tasked with the responsibility for ensuring implementation takes place. Participants will be able to consider their present situation with regards to Digital Technologies and develop a plan for implementation. Meet the presenters Trevor Storr is an experienced educator with expertise in three overlapping areas: Computer Science education, distance-learning/collaboration and ICT technical infrastructure. Trevor is highly experienced in the understanding of, and communicating how, the subject area of Computer Science and Digital Technologies can be taught within the NZC. Catherine Johnson has in-depth understanding and experience of teaching as inquiry pedagogies, curriculum integration and design and pedagogical leadership. Involved in the development of the digital technologies curriculum and its integration with the technology curriculum, she has extensive general and specialist curriculum knowledge. Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 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, registered with LEARNZ virtual field trips at http://www.learnz.org.nz, registered with Connected Educator NZ at http://connectededucator.org.nz, or registered with EDtalks at http://www.edtalks.org.Our mailing address is: CORE Education 144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 New Zealand

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Connected Educator New Zealand Update

One for my Kiwi readers.

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Kia ora Michael We’re flying through the year, so now is a great opportunity to take a breath and make sure you’re engaging with the opportunities on offer in Connected Educator’s calendar of events. There are forums, webinars, educamps, teachmeets, field trips and more on offer, so take a look! Connected Educator is a collaborative space, so we also encourage you to add to the calendar by pledging an event. > View the calendar > Pledge an event Have you collected any Connected Educator digital badges yet? Digital badges are evidence-based certification of learning that, like paper-based certificates, provide a record of your achievements. However, digital badges offer so much more. They can link to your ePortfolio showcasing ongoing professional learning, be displayed over multiple online profiles and social media, and have evidence of learning attached. How to claim a digital badge Participate in the Connected Educator Starter Kete Go to badges.core-ed.org Log in or register for an account Find the Connected Educator badge you’ve earned Confirm you have completed the task Award yourself the badge Are you attending uLearn18? The Connected Educator team will be on Level 4 of the SKYCITY Convention Centre throughout the event – come and say hello! Please contact anne.kenneally@core-ed.ac.nz if you have any questions. Happy connecting! Ngā mihi nui, Anne Kenneally and the CENZ team

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2019 Māori And Pasifika Education Grants – Applications Closing Soon

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Māori Education Grant applications close 1 September Pasifika Education Grant applications close 7 September View this email in your browser Kia ora and talofa lava Michael Are you curious about how you or your school/kura/centre can better support Māori or Pasifika learners? If so, we’d like to hear from you! Applications for CORE Education’s Māori and Pasifika Education Grants are closing soon. Māori Education Grants CORE Education offers grants that advance Māori from early years through to secondary, for individuals, whānau, and/or Māori communities. The purpose of the Māori Education Grants is to enhance Māori distinctiveness, illuminate creative potential and support successful educational pathways. This year’s theme is Ngā Hononga ki a Papatūānuku – Exploring Connections to Papatūānuku (Earth Mother). Applications close 5.00pm, Saturday 1 September 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Hariata Tutua-Nathan. > Find out more and APPLY NOW Pasifika Education Grants The Pasifika Education Grant is open to individuals or teams of teachers, who are currently employed in early childhood services and schools in New Zealand. Recipients of the grant will receive professional and financial support to assist with undertaking a teacher inquiry or project aimed at bringing about change in teaching practice for the benefit of Pasifika learners. Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 7 September 2018. If you have any questions, please contact Océane Imber. > Find out more and APPLY NOW Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 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, registered with LEARNZ virtual field trips at http://www.learnz.org.nz, registered with Connected Educator NZ at http://connectededucator.org.nz, or registered with EDtalks at http://www.edtalks.org. Our mailing address is: CORE Education 144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 New Zealand Add us to your address book

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uLearn18 – 7 Weeks To Go!

Another uLearn notice for my Kiwi readers.

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Kia ora Michael uLearn18 and the Tēnei te Tira Hou | Culture of Change pre-conference are just 7 weeks away. We would love to welcome you to Aotearoa’s premier event for educators – with limited tickets remaining we recommend registering fast! Tēnei te Tira Hou Culture of Change9 October Crowne Plaza Hotel  Auckland uLearn18 10-12 October SKYCITY Convention Centre Auckland > 7 weeks to go – REGISTER NOW! > Check out the full programme If you’d like to know more about the 280+ breakouts, they are available to view now. There’s a wide range of content areas available, so take a look to find the ones that fit your teaching and learning priorities. TIP: Use the filters to narrow your search! uLearn18’s excellent keynote and spotlight session speakers bring a wealth of knowledge from Aotearoa and around the world. > Keynotes

Hana O’Regan > Spotlights Lane Clark Nick Pattison Dr Rae Si’ilata Pasi Sahlberg > Spotlights Chris Dillion Stephanie Pride Dr Youwen Ouyang and Dr Katherine Hayden Mike Walsh > Spotlights Alexia Hilbertidou Ben Reid Wharehoka Wano

Have a question? Contact the team at eventadmin@core-ed.ac.nz. @uLearnNZ #uLearn18 edSpace Copyright © 2018 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, registered with LEARNZ virtual field trips at http://www.learnz.org.nz, registered with Connected Educator NZ at http://connectededucator.org.nz, or registered with EDtalks at http://www.edtalks.org.Our mailing address is: CORE Education 144 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central Christchurch, Canterbury 8013 New Zealand