Upcoming PLD: Managing Valid Assessment in an AI World

An item for my Kiwi readers about some upcoming professional learning specifically for teachers interested in online and blended learning.

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Upcoming PLD: Managing Valid Assessment in an AI World by Katherine Stewart

Join us on either May 6th or May 7th for an in-depth discussion on how AI might impact valid assessments. Read more   Click here to view the full article

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Join the Digital Learning Symposium Virtually!

An update from a pan-Canadian e-learning organization.

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Join us virtually at this week’s #DLsymp24!

Exclusive access to live & recorded sessions. 

Sessions include:

• Integrating Indigenous Learning Principles Online
• AI in Education / Digital Literacy in an AI World
• Honing Brightspace Skills / Using Time-saving Tools
• Networking, check out selected sponsors & more!

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Worth Noting… 

Ontario Tech University announced online workshops for K-12 educators for a small fee.  The AI in K-12 Education Conference is planned for April 29th to May 1st with over 25 workshops running from 6 to 9 pm Eastern time.  Topics include:

• AI Literacy: Starting out
• AI & Key Subject Areas: ECE. English, Mathematics and Visual Arts
• AI &  Ethical Issues: Cheating, Culture, Deepfakes,  Privacy, Influence on Women,
• AI Tools: Canva AI, Chatbots, Chat GTP, Magic School
• AI & Learning: Engagement, Neurodiversity, Personalized Feedback, UDL

Cost

• Students: $25
• Before April 21st: $30
• April 21st on: $50
• includes 25+ workshops, AI Certificate, and Conference e-book

Click here to learn more and register!

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The Canadian eLearning Network (CANeLearn) is a Canadian registered not-for-profit society with a vision to be the leading voice in Canada for learner success in K-12 online and blended learning.  CANeLearn provides members with networking, collaboration, and research opportunities..

CANeLearn promotes effective practice in online and blended learning; fosters community and facilitates interaction among online and blended learning educators; and connects educators to online and blended learning organizations.

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Nex Kōtuitui Pānui April 2024

The first of two items for my Kiwi readers.  This one more about some upcoming professional learning specifically for teachers interested in online and blended learning.

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Nex Kōtuitui Pānui April 2024

Kōtuitui lead team at Hui, by Rachel Whalley

Meet your Lead Team 2024 by Katherine Stewart The NEX Kōtuitui Lead team has new additions this year. Meet the team! Read more

Tūhononga o ngā tangata mōhio ipurangi Building capability in online learning and teaching through Networks of Expertise. A big thank you to all this term.  There’s a lot happening in the primary and secondary sectors this year. However, we are continuing as ever with our PLD and keeping an ear out in the networks for further opportunities to support our kaiako and ākonga. Stay tuned! We held two Professional Development sessions this term. We spread these across two days to give options for attendance; this worked well for kaiako to have the choice of days. We anticipate keeping this format in term two. A huge thank you to Jen Hammonds and Lucie Lindsay for sessions on Tips and Tricks (and new features) in Google. In this pānui we would like to share our NEX Kōtuitui team for 2024. Haere mai Tewaiehu Savage and Sue McCarthny. We haere rā Sara Field. Check out the new line-up in the Lead Team. The Lead Team plans and delivers PLD that is either requested by or essential to benefit our online learners. In the article please note our contact details for any questions. Coming up: After the term break we explore how to manage assessment in an AI world. This will be a discussion-based korero on our ability to make professional judgments, knowing that AI is widespread. Michael Barbour has long been a member, supporter and mentor in our network. See what Michael has been up to while in New Zealand, gathering data about Distance and Virtual Learning. Finally, do you remember hiding the veges in the main meal, so your kids woudn’t notice? This analogy is explored in a think-piece about how do we best embed literacy and numeracy inside our own teaching area of expertise. Thank you for your mahi this term. Happy holidays Stay safe whānau The Nex Kōtuitui Team

 

Meet your Lead Team 2024 The NEX Kōtuitui Lead team has new additions this year. Meet the team! Read more

Upcoming PLD: Managing Valid Assessment in an AI World Join us on either May 6th or May 7th for an in-depth discussion on how AI might impact valid assessments. Read more

An Exploration of Distance/Virtual Learning in New Zealand This conversation with Michael Barbour and Derek Wenmouth refreshes understanding of Distance and Virtual Learning in Aotearoa Read more

Embedding Numeracy and Literacy into online classes Bite-sized numeracy and literacy is the new “Mathematics” and “English”. Read more

Creating Connection Online Engaging learners is an area online teachers identify as being important to success. At a recent AADES webinar, Arabella Macpherson, discusses how to make authentic connections with our learners. Read more

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Notice of AGM 23 May

An item for my Kiwi readers.

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Notice of AGM 23 May by Rachel Whalley

Nau mai Haere Mai! All are welcome to join our Kōtui Ako | Virtual Learning Network Aotearoa AGM to be held online Thursday 23rd May 4.00 pm. Read more   Click here to view the full article

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Note that I am a member of the Governance Group for this e-learning cluster.

Wrapping up an exciting start to 2024

An item for my Kiwi readers from one of the e-learning clusters.

GCSN Upcoming Events and Workshops                                                     View this email in your browser Kia ora, Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi  With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive   With Term 1 coming to a close we hope you have had an good start to the year and are excited about what the rest of 2024 has to offer. We are excited to announce two new projects we have been working on behind the scenes. In partnership with Wilj Dekkers, we are excited to be supporting two events as part of the 2024 Ōtautahi Learning Days festival: AI in Education and Redzone Recovery. We have also developed a new resource about cyberbullying, Hidden Behind the Screen, to support kaiako, support staff, leaders and kura/schools to better understand, identify and address cyberbullying issues. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Leona Harris for her dedication to the GCSN as Project Coordinator for the GCSN x Ciena Jump for Students Fund project. Leona has decided to move on from the GCSN after several years of hard work to get the project up and running. On behalf of the GCSN, she has supported the expansion of the project to benefit ākonga and their whānau across greater Ōtautahi by enabling them to be connected to free wireless internet access at home. We are grateful for all the work Leona has done on behalf of the GCSN and have no doubt she will continue to thrive in whatever comes next. Stay in the loop about what is happening at GCSN on Twitter, Facebook or via the GCSN website. Noho ora mai rā, The GCSN Team  Hidden Behind the Screen Hidden Behind the Screen: A comprehensive guide to cyberbullying for schools and kura  provides kaiako, school leaders and support staff with information about cyberbullying, how it can be addressed, and strategies to empower ākonga online and minimise instances of cyberbullying. Access the guide here! Presented in five parts this resource provides a comprehensive overview of cyberbullying and how it can be mitigated, including practical tips and tools to support schools/kura. Each part addresses a different aspect of cyberbullying to support schools/kura and their people to understand, identify and be equipped to mitigate instances of cyberbullying. Part One: An Introduction to Cyberbullying establishes cyberbullying as a complex topic and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what cyberbullying is, who it affects and its impact. Part Two: What is Cyberbullying? distinguishes cyberbullying from other types of bullying, outlining its unique features that schools/kura may have already identified. Part Three: The Causes and Antecedents of Cyberbullying explores why people cyberbully and why people are targeted. Part Four: Building a Culture of Digital Citizenship sets out how establishing a school/kura-wide culture of digital citizenship can help mitigate instances of cyberbullying. It includes an evaluation tool that can be used by schools/kura to evaluate their digital citizenship integration. Part Five: Tips for Dealing with Cyberbullying provides practical tips for schools/kura, leaders, kaiako and support staff that can be implemented in a school setting, including flowcharts that can be used when incidents occur. Ōtautahi Learning Days 2024 In partnership with Wilj Dekkers, GCSN is excited to be offering two experiences for the 2024 Ōtautahi Learning Days festival: AI for Educators and Redzone Recovery. Learn more about each opportunity below. Hosted by Wilj Dekkers this workshop provides a hands-on exploration of what can be achieved when using AI tools to support kaiako. Whether developing resources or reducing workloads, we hope to inspire and empower kaiako to use generative AI to benefit ākonga. The workshop will be hosted in person with kaiako choosing between a morning (9-10am) or afternoon session (4-5pm). Sign up here! Facilitated by Wilj, the GCSN Redzone Recovery Minecraft Education Challenge offers ākonga a change to explore environmental recovery initiatives and contribute their own vision for the untouched red zones across Ōtautahi. Learn more and register here Contact Us | Visit Our Website Copyright © 2023 Greater Christchurch Schools’ Network All rights reserved.

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