Learner Agency in Online Learning
What is Learner Agency? Learner agency has been an important idea in education for many years. We’ve seen it grow as a concept through education theory and practice in Aotearoa … Read More
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Monitoring student progress online
How is monitoring student progress online different from checking for understanding and giving feedback in a classroom? What are some of the options to monitor and assess student learning online? … Read More
Transitioning between home learning and school learning: the yo-yo of learning
It’s often said that the key to success is consistency. Achieving a good outcome while yo-yoing in and out of different circumstances is no easy task. This past year has … Read More
Using AI to make maths A-OK: improve maths outcomes with Amy
You would need more than two hands to count the number of fingers being pointed in all directions regarding mathematics education in New Zealand. Even the Royal Society is getting … Read More
iQualify for Schools at St Mary’s College Wellington
In 2019, Genevieve Herder, a technology teacher at St Mary’s College Wellington decided to try teaching one of the new Digital Technologies Achievement Standards using a resource developed by iQualify … Read More
Partnering to support school hostel staff
A partnership between the New Zealand Boarding Schools’ Association (NZBSA) and the Open Polytechnic’s School Strategy division has seen the first-ever New Zealand-specific professional development programme brought together for hostel … Read More
The benefits of blended learning
Blended learning can help with the day to day in the classroom, as well has helping you prepare for Covid-19 disruptions. There are benefits for students and teachers.
NCEA Science: help and resources for students
Do you need help with NCEA Level 1 Science, Level 2 Science, or Level 3 Science? This article outlines several strategies for improving your performance in NCEA Science. It includes resources, tips, and techniques recommended by experienced teachers, for use students in New Zealand schools.
NCEA Maths: help and resources for students
Do you need help with NCEA Level 1 Maths, Level 2 Maths, or Level 3 Maths or Stats? Check out these 17 top tips.
Free access available to NCEA online resources until the end of 2020
The latest movements in COVID-19 alert levels and the Level 4 lockdown earlier this year have raised awareness of the challenge of shifting between classroom and remote learning environments at … Read More