Post Event Q & A: EdTechNZ: Connected Ako: The Digital Strategy Refresh

The second of two items for my Kiwi readers.  This one is the recording of a webinar that will no doubt impact the field of virtual learning in the schools sector in New Zealand.

Hello Michael, Thank you again for attending the EdTechNZ: Connected Ako: The Digital Strategy Refresh webinar last week. If you were unable to make it, you can view the recording here Also attached you will find answers to the questions asked during the session including ones we did not get to live. Thank you and hope to see you again EdTechNZ

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Influencing beyond the education sector

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Kia ora Michael, As our influence extends beyond the education sector, we are honoured to witness the growing interest from various groups within the NZTech community. The EdTechNZ collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach have garnered interest from groups such as AI Forum, IoT Alliance and BlockchainNZ, reinforcing the idea that education and technology are powerful allies. As we unite our forces, we anticipate exciting opportunities for cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange, fostering a brighter future for education in New Zealand. With this in mind, we hope to continue to see this growing appreciation from our peers, but now it’s time to do the mahi to be leaders of the tech and education industry. To be a leader in the tech industry, it all starts with the basics – our NZ curriculum and traditional education system. We’re proud of our growing relationship with the Ministry of Education (MoE), especially with our upcoming webinar and welcoming the General Manager for NZ Curriculum & Te Whāriki at the Ministry of Education, Julia Novak, to our Executive Council. With our collective mission of transforming education, we searched for a candidate who embodies passion, vision, and dedication – and Julia is the perfect fit. Her expertise and unwavering commitment to advancing education through technology will undoubtedly amplify our efforts in bringing innovative products and services to schools. Connected Ako The MoE have recently launched their digital strategy refresh, Connected Ako; a transformative blueprint for redefining education with digital technologies at the forefront. In celebration of this milestone, we’ve partnered with MoE to share their insights and spotlight inspiring stories in our webinar hosted on Wednesday, 26 July. Register to attend our webinar at 12 pm tomorrow. Founders Day: Mark your calendars for Founders Day on 4-5 August. It’s going to be a fantastic opportunity for EdTech founders to come together and share their knowledge. We’re thrilled to have guest speakers Lane Litz (Chatterize), and Sally Webster (AWS) who will be sharing her inspiring EdTech founder journey and providing valuable insights on navigating the EdTech space. Founders Day is all about fostering collaboration, exchanging ideas, and building strong relationships to further develop our world-class local EdTech ecosystem. This event is for founders only. To register, please email our executive director, Alison Mackie. Expanding Horizons into the USA Market: As part of our strategic initiatives to promote New Zealand EdTechs on the global stage, we are heading to the USA market. Discover how you can tap into this vast market and expand your EdTech venture. If you missed our insightful session on Vietnam, you can still earn a stamp on your EdTech passport. Catch up on our market deep-dive to Vietnam by reading our blog or watching the hybrid event here. Make sure to register to attend our hybrid event on the 16th September on the US market here. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Ngā mihi The EdTechNZ Team EDTECH IN THE SPOTLIGHT MyMahi | CEO and Co-Founder Jeff King | Using technology to ensure young people leave school with a range of tools in their kete. MyMahi supports young people to manage their school life and plan for their next steps beyond the school gates. “Students use MyMahi to keep track of their grades, find tertiary courses, create CVs, and find part time work. Because the profile belongs to the student it is transportable, allowing for an ongoing continuous build on into the future,” says Jeff King , CEO and co-founder of MyMahi. Read more about MyMahi here. EVENTS AND NEWS Street Talk understands Kami has met with investment banks to look for an adviser, just as it hits its 10-year anniversary and after tallying up revenue growth multiples of as much as five times in a year. Read more here. Join us for our webinar on 26 July in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to showcase the launch of the highly anticipated digital strategy refresh, Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning. Register here. Join us at the inaugural Cyber Security Risk Conference in Auckland on 11 September. Learn more and register here. Save the date for the National Cyber Security Summit, 7-8 March, 2024. The Aotearoa AI Summit Atamai Tuatahi | Intelligence is coming up on 21 September 2023. Super Saver closes this week on 27 July so get your tickets now. Join us at our event on 16 September ‘Market Deep Dive: USA – Exploring the Landscape and Strategies for Success’ to learn more about the US edtech market from our knowledgeable panel. Register here. Registrations are open for ShadowTech Day 2023 – providing girls in years 9-11 with the opportunity to experience what working in the tech sector is like, encouraging them onto education pathways that lead into tech sector roles. If you’re a school or organisation and want to get involved, click here to learn more and register. Registrations close 31 July. The AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival 2023 is back for another year, 11 – 20 August. Learn new skills and meet like-minded peers. Winners will pitch their ideas at the Aotearoa AI Summit in September. Learn more and register now! Join our next NZTech Connect event: Bridging the Māori Participation Gap in the tech sector on 24 August in Auckland. Register now to attend this free event. We are always keen to hear news and updates from our EdTech community. If you have anything to share please get in touch. Have you been forwarded this newsletter? Simply subscribe here for your own copy. Contact Us

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EVENT REMINDER | Connected Ako: The Digital Strategy Refresh

A reminder of this event that may be of great interest to my Kiwi readers (and those interested in developments in New Zealand).

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Connected Ako: The Digital Strategy Refresh

Kia ora Michael, We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting webinar in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, to showcase the launch of the highly anticipated digital strategy refresh, Connected Ako: Digital and Data for Learning. This one-hour event, specially tailored for EdTechNZ members, will showcase the transformative power of technology in education and provide insights into the future of digital learning. The Ministry of Education will guide us through the Connected Ako strategy to unveil the comprehensive 10-year plan designed to shape the digital and data landscape of education in New Zealand. Discover how this strategy aims to empower learners and educators, enabling them to thrive and succeed in the digital world, both within and beyond the classroom. There will also be an open floor to engage in a Q&A session, exploring the implications of the Connected Ako strategy for Kiwi EdTech. We hope this Q&A will provide a valuable opportunity for you to gain deeper insights, address your queries, and discover how your organisation can contribute to this transformative vision. Don’t miss this extraordinary webinar that will shape the future of digital learning in New Zealand. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 Time: 12pm – 1pm Location: Online Event Type: Virtual Cost: Free Register Now Speaker Details: Marg McLeod Ministry of Education of New Zealand John Goulter Independent Contractor Alexandra Toulchard Sr. Communications & Engagement Advisor Ministry of Education of New Zealand Alison Mackie Executive Director EdTechNZ Rhys Gardner CEO CoDriver Group Limited Supported by: Ngā mihi The EdTechNZ team

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NZ MOE – Hybrid learning 2022: Continuing learning while your kura or school is open

Another item from my Kiwi readers.  This Ministry of Education report may be of interest to some.

Guidance for school leaders and staff

In a COVID-19 resurgence requiring schools, kura or wharekura to close, principals/leaders will inform their teachers about:

• the plans for learning to continue
• what resources tamariki will be provided with and how they’ll be distributed
• keeping in contact with tamariki
• communicating with parents/whānau/caregivers about how their tamariki will learn from home and what they can to do to help.

Information and guidance for schools, kura and wharekura during a COVID-19 resurgence is on the Ministry of Education website, Advice for Schools/Kura page.

Ministry of Education – Advice for Schools/Kura

Guidance and supports for delivering hybrid models of learning

Schools across New Zealand are adopting hybrid learning to ensure continuity of learning during COVID-19 disruptions. Hybrid learning also offers opportunities for future-focused curriculum, teaching and learning. The guide below can help you plan for hybrid learning in your school.

Hybrid learning 2022

Continuing learning while your kura or school is open

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For additional insights on planning for hybrid learning models, watch this interview Keeping students learning with a hybrid approach with Derek Wenmouth and Dr Lesley Murrihy.

Keeping students learning with a hybrid approach

Derek Wenmouth and Dr Lesley Murrihy provide insights on planning for hybrid learning models

New Learning from Home packs that support hybrid learning are now being trialled.