Velvet Christmas by THISISGRAEME & MIRA KAI — a quiet, nocturnal seasonal album for late evenings and reflective listening.
Ahead of ISTE 2025 AI in Education: San Antonio was more than a conference trip — it was the beginning of a shift in how I work with AI in education. This post explores why I attended ISTE 2025, what I learned about the global AI conversation, and how it connects to the road toward ISTE 2026 AI in Education.
A reflective stop at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston — touching the history of spaceflight before stepping into ISTE and the wider conversation on AI in education.
Introducing TAPA GPT — the AI kaitiaki for the Tapatoru Framework. Supports vocational tutors with culturally grounded, reflective, inclusive teaching.
AIHOA Kaiārahi is the newly updated AI companion for Aotearoa’s tertiary educators — offering support for teaching, assessment integrity, cultural alignment, ethics, and organisational leadership. This release replaces the earlier Ako Aotearoa version and links directly with the new AI Fluence modules on Pathways Awarua.
A kaupapa Māori exploration of Indigenous AI and climate decision-making, based on our WIPCE 2025 presentation on Kaitiakitanga in the Digital Age.
Lingua Delirium — the new album by MIRA KAI × THISISGRAEME. Ten tracks of velvet-dark downtempo soul: trip-hop pulse, cinematic atmosphere, desire made sound.
The NZQA micro-credential approval process is more complex than it looks. From WDC endorsements to Criterion 2 evidence, here’s how to navigate the pipeline — and avoid the most common mistakes.
Ako Aotearoa’s closure leaves a gap in NZ’s tertiary sector. Discover how micro-credentials in Aotearoa are reshaping education with equity, agility, and purpose.
Annette Tofaeono shares inclusive literacy strategies at ACAL 2025, highlighting Tapatoru and DFQM frameworks from Aotearoa.