URL: #Change11: Welcome to week 5: Managing Technology to
Gilbert, J. (2005) Catching the Knowledge Wave: the Knowledge Society and the Future of Education Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Council for Educational Research. Ehlers, U-D. and Schneckenberg, D. (eds. ) (2010) ...
#Change11: personal site for resources in e-learning and distance education by Tony Bates.
Week 5: Managing Technology to Transform Teaching.
Suggested reading
"A good book that lays out why universities and colleges need to change their approach to teaching (even though its focus is mainly on the k-12 system) is:
Gilbert, J. (2005) Catching the Knowledge Wave: the Knowledge Society and the Future of Education Wellington, NZ: New Zealand Council for Educational Research"
Monday, October 17, 2011
Raising quality in early childhood education
URL: Raising quality in early childhood education
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is moving to end the variability of quality in early childhood education (ECE) services and give better information to parents. It comes as the Minister announces the first steps in the Government’s response to the ECE Taskforce report, which received more than 4000 submissions during a two-month consultation period. “The ECE Taskforce emphasised the benefits of high-quality early childhood education for young children’s learning and development,” says Mrs Tolley...
Anne Tolley | Education
Education Minister Anne Tolley says the Government is moving to end the variability of quality in early childhood education (ECE) services and give better information to parents. It comes as the Minister announces the first steps in the Government’s response to the ECE Taskforce report, which received more than 4000 submissions during a two-month consultation period. “The ECE Taskforce emphasised the benefits of high-quality early childhood education for young children’s learning and development,” says Mrs Tolley...
Minister welcomes construction industry report
URL: Minister welcomes construction industry report
Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction
Building and Construction Minister Williamson has today welcomed a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report into the construction industry. The report: Valuing the role of Construction in the New Zealand economy, was commissioned by the Construction Strategy Group (CSG) and launched by Mr Williamson at a CSG meeting in Auckland today. The report highlights the key role the construction sector has played in the economic growth of the country and focuses on how Government and industry can achieve more economic growth by removing red tape and lifting the industry’s skills...
Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction
Building and Construction Minister Williamson has today welcomed a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report into the construction industry. The report: Valuing the role of Construction in the New Zealand economy, was commissioned by the Construction Strategy Group (CSG) and launched by Mr Williamson at a CSG meeting in Auckland today. The report highlights the key role the construction sector has played in the economic growth of the country and focuses on how Government and industry can achieve more economic growth by removing red tape and lifting the industry’s skills...
National reveals plan to revamp pre-schools - The Dominion Post
URL: National reveals plan to revamp pre-schools
The Dominion Post
Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday announced the Government's initial response to an early childhood education (ECE) task force report done this year. National would review the 15-year-old ECE curriculum, develop new policies for those under aged ...
The Dominion Post
Education Minister Anne Tolley yesterday announced the Government's initial response to an early childhood education (ECE) task force report done this year. National would review the 15-year-old ECE curriculum, develop new policies for those under aged ...
Drug-related exclusions from schools rise - Radio New Zealand
URL: Drug-related exclusions from schools rise
Radio New Zealand
Drug-related exclusions have risen from 214 five years ago to 290 last year, Education Ministry figures show. Fourteen-year-olds are the most likely to be excluded, but the NZEI primary teachers' union says it is worrying to see schools excluding ...
Radio New Zealand
Drug-related exclusions have risen from 214 five years ago to 290 last year, Education Ministry figures show. Fourteen-year-olds are the most likely to be excluded, but the NZEI primary teachers' union says it is worrying to see schools excluding ...
Social workers for low decile schools - Otago Daily Times
URL: Social workers for low decile schools
Otago Daily Times
There are a number of schools trying to support students who have a lot going on in their lives, and that takes up a lot of time for schools." However, the problem did not just affect decile 1 to 3 schools, and the programme's availability should be ...
Otago Daily Times
There are a number of schools trying to support students who have a lot going on in their lives, and that takes up a lot of time for schools." However, the problem did not just affect decile 1 to 3 schools, and the programme's availability should be ...
Waikato primary school social worker boost - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Waikato primary school social worker boost
Stuff.co.nz
An increase in the number of children living in troubled homes has prompted social workers to be boosted in primary schools – with 48 headed Waikato's way. But the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) said though the move was ...
Stuff.co.nz
An increase in the number of children living in troubled homes has prompted social workers to be boosted in primary schools – with 48 headed Waikato's way. But the New Zealand Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) said though the move was ...
Govt to put more social workers in schools - New Zealand Herald
 3News NZ | URL: Govt to put more social workers in schools New Zealand Herald More schools in poor areas will have social workers as part of the Government's initiatives to protect at-risk children. Social Development minister Paula Bennett and Prime Minister John Key announced the changes in Auckland today as ... |
Cheats force NZQA to toughen English tests - New Zealand Herald
URL: Cheats force NZQA to toughen English tests
New Zealand Herald
International students are likely to face an independently monitored test (posed by models). Photo / Getty Images Schools for international students will face tougher English language tests in response to widespread cheating. ...
New Zealand Herald
International students are likely to face an independently monitored test (posed by models). Photo / Getty Images Schools for international students will face tougher English language tests in response to widespread cheating. ...
More childcare centre information for parents - Nats - Stuff.co.nz
URL: More childcare centre information for parents - Nats
Stuff.co.nz
New Zealand Educational Institute national executive member Hayley Whitaker said at the time that the union would "die in a ditch" to stop league tables in the ECE sector. "We believe that parents should be able to get a really clear idea about the ...
Stuff.co.nz
New Zealand Educational Institute national executive member Hayley Whitaker said at the time that the union would "die in a ditch" to stop league tables in the ECE sector. "We believe that parents should be able to get a really clear idea about the ...
Single sex schools give boys advantage | Family Times
URL: Single sex schools give boys advantage | Family Times
Research from the long-running Christchurch Health and Development Study at the University of Otago, Christchurch, showed that single-sex schooling might help to reduce the gender gap in educational achievement, producing a situation in ...
Research from the long-running Christchurch Health and Development Study at the University of Otago, Christchurch, showed that single-sex schooling might help to reduce the gender gap in educational achievement, producing a situation in ...
Creating a culture of excellence
URL: Creating a culture of excellence
Alec Solomon, subject specialist leader of physical, health and outdoor education at Albany Senior High School, discusses how he supports students to excel by creating 'a culture of excellence'.
Alec Solomon, subject specialist leader of physical, health and outdoor education at Albany Senior High School, discusses how he supports students to excel by creating 'a culture of excellence'.
Next steps for early childhood education welcomed
URL: Next steps for early childhood education welcomed
New Zealand Kindergartens looks forward to engaging in the next phase of consultation on the future direction of early childhood education. “We welcome the focus on young children and their families” said Clare Wells, Chief Executive New Zealand ...
New Zealand Kindergartens looks forward to engaging in the next phase of consultation on the future direction of early childhood education. “We welcome the focus on young children and their families” said Clare Wells, Chief Executive New Zealand ...
Mana – Tertiary Education Policy « ED Insider
URL: Mana – Tertiary Education Policy « ED Insider
School-Tertiary: ensure no-one leaves school without going to employment or training (Employment Policy, Livelihoods Policy); develop schools as community centres, including community education, trades training and tertiary education ...
School-Tertiary: ensure no-one leaves school without going to employment or training (Employment Policy, Livelihoods Policy); develop schools as community centres, including community education, trades training and tertiary education ...
Application process for additional SAC funding for PTEs ~ Tertiary ...
URL: Application process for additional SAC funding for PTEs ~ Tertiary ...
Next week, we are opening an application round for additional Student Achievement Component (SAC) funding for PTEs.
Next week, we are opening an application round for additional Student Achievement Component (SAC) funding for PTEs.
More childcare centre information for parents - Nats
URL: More childcare centre information for parents - Nats
Early childhood centres would be lined up against each other online for parents to compare performance, new National Party policy states.
Early childhood centres would be lined up against each other online for parents to compare performance, new National Party policy states.
Minister Welcomes Aspire Students On First Day Of School | ACT ...
URL: Minister Welcomes Aspire Students On First Day Of School | ACT ...
Having a variety of schools and being able to choose from among them is a key ingredient for student success. After becoming the Associate Minister I introduced the Aspire Scholarships, a Government initiative by National and ACT designed to provide more students and their families with choice in education. Under Aspire, students from around the country who meet certain criteria receive assistance to enable them to attend an independent school. One hundred ...
Having a variety of schools and being able to choose from among them is a key ingredient for student success. After becoming the Associate Minister I introduced the Aspire Scholarships, a Government initiative by National and ACT designed to provide more students and their families with choice in education. Under Aspire, students from around the country who meet certain criteria receive assistance to enable them to attend an independent school. One hundred ...
Global Focus announces new fund for global education
URL: Global Focus announces new fund for global education
Global Focus Aotearoa today announced the launch of their new fund to support global education activities in New Zealand.
Global Focus Aotearoa today announced the launch of their new fund to support global education activities in New Zealand.
Certificate important even for old hands - New Zealand Herald
URL: Certificate important even for old hands
New Zealand Herald
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) gives experienced building practitioners who aren't formally qualified an opportunity to have their skills and experience recognised towards the National Certificate in Carpentry. ...
New Zealand Herald
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) gives experienced building practitioners who aren't formally qualified an opportunity to have their skills and experience recognised towards the National Certificate in Carpentry. ...
Teens missing out on work - New Zealand Herald
URL: Teens missing out on work
New Zealand Herald
More teenagers may pursue activities such as skating after school because of a lack of part-time jobs. Photo / APN The after-school job may be becoming a thing of the past. Statistics New Zealand figures show 16000 fewer teenagers aged ...
New Zealand Herald
More teenagers may pursue activities such as skating after school because of a lack of part-time jobs. Photo / APN The after-school job may be becoming a thing of the past. Statistics New Zealand figures show 16000 fewer teenagers aged ...
North & South NCEA article unfair, unbalanced
URL: North & South NCEA article unfair, unbalanced
The Press Council has upheld a complaint lodged by the Post Primary Teachers' Association against North & South magazine.
The Press Council has upheld a complaint lodged by the Post Primary Teachers' Association against North & South magazine.
What's going on in boys' heads at school - Hawke's Bay Today
URL: What's going on in boys' heads at school
Hawke's Bay Today
Hereworth School principal Ross Scrymgeour has recently finished his Masters in Educational Leadership and Management and is speaking throughout Hawke's Bay on his findings in boys' education. Mr Scrymgeour has been studying part-time for the last six ...
Hawke's Bay Today
Hereworth School principal Ross Scrymgeour has recently finished his Masters in Educational Leadership and Management and is speaking throughout Hawke's Bay on his findings in boys' education. Mr Scrymgeour has been studying part-time for the last six ...
Convicted teachers named online - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Convicted teachers named online
Stuff.co.nz
The lobby group said it was providing something that was actually a Ministry of Education responsibility, and McVicar said the majority of the public would back the move. "I know I would like to know who is teaching my children," he said. ...
Stuff.co.nz
The lobby group said it was providing something that was actually a Ministry of Education responsibility, and McVicar said the majority of the public would back the move. "I know I would like to know who is teaching my children," he said. ...
Cauliflower earns student a top spot - Stuff.co.nz
URL: Cauliflower earns student a top spot
Stuff.co.nz
A Nelson College student has proven that vegetables can be good for you, after a dish he made earned him a top spot in a national cooking competition. Student Richard Craig's Duo of Cauliflower – with sous vide cauliflower, melba toast and pear puree, ...
Stuff.co.nz
A Nelson College student has proven that vegetables can be good for you, after a dish he made earned him a top spot in a national cooking competition. Student Richard Craig's Duo of Cauliflower – with sous vide cauliflower, melba toast and pear puree, ...
Otago students say cheers to top lecturers - Voxy
URL: Otago students say cheers to top lecturers
Voxy
Students have nominated lecturers that went above and beyond the calling of their educational duty and the 10 best have been found. "OUSA thanks all of the great lecturers who inspire us." Said Katie Reid, OUSA Education Officer. ...
Voxy
Students have nominated lecturers that went above and beyond the calling of their educational duty and the 10 best have been found. "OUSA thanks all of the great lecturers who inspire us." Said Katie Reid, OUSA Education Officer. ...
Kudos for Waikato lecturer’s contribution to science
URL: Kudos for Waikato lecturer’s contribution to science
Finding better ways to teach science still drives University of Waikato Faculty of Education senior lecturer Dr Anne Hume, the winner of this year’s Kudos Science Teacher/Educator/Communicator award.
Finding better ways to teach science still drives University of Waikato Faculty of Education senior lecturer Dr Anne Hume, the winner of this year’s Kudos Science Teacher/Educator/Communicator award.
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