Category: 21204
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Last day to complete Pathways Awarua Survey if you want to contribute to the research survey
Kia ora Thank you to those of you who have completed the Pathways Awarua survey. This email is just a reminder to those of you who haven’t, that the survey closes on Friday this week. So there are only a few days left for you to have your say! The TEC has commissioned Heathrose Research to…
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It’s the economy…! Uncertainty regarding literacy and numeracy funding
Here are my thoughts on the economic environment right now: Government spending on education increased from $9 billion in 2008 to around $11.6 billion in 2012. From 2012 we have seen a slowdown in education spending from $12.3 billion in 2013 to a projected $12.3 billion again in 2014, and up to $12.4 billion in…
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The ALEC (Anti) Marketing Plan
I’m terrible at marketing. At least in the normal sense that people use the word. I recognise that now. In the past we have spent a lot of time and money, including working with a professional marketing company and using online advertising to market ALEC’s education products and to develop marketing plans. Mostly, this time…
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Using the Business Model Canvas: What are ALEC’s Value Propositions?
When you analyse your education business model using the Business Model Generation Canvas you need to start thinking in terms of what your business’s value propositions are. Value propositions are the bundle of products and services that create value for specific customer segments. What are ALEC’s Value propositions? Tell me if we’re on the right…
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How does ALEC’s business model work?
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in 2015, 21204, Advertising, ALEC, Business improvement, Business model generation, Compliance, Disruption, Edtech, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Leadership, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, NCALNE, NZCALN, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALN, NZQA, Online assessment, Online learning, Professional Development, QualificationsALEC’s business model is something that we have given a significant amount of thought to, especially in recent years. As a government-funded training organisation we are fortunate to have access to a dedicated funding stream for our main education product, the National Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) – otherwise known as the…
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Everybody smokes their own crack (Or reasons why we’re a winning team)
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in 2015, 21204, ALEC, Business improvement, Disruption, Edtech, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, LNPro, NCALNE, NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, NCLANA, NDipALNE, NZCALN, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALN, NZQA, Pathways Awarua, Professional Development, QualificationsTo borrow a phrase from one of my internet heroes: “Everybody smokes their own crack”. Obviously, we’re biased but we think we have a winning team at ALEC. Here’s why. We are… Small, agile, and continuously improving our delivery content. Experienced and qualified academically, but practically focused due to the often “hands on” requirements of…
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ALEC Purpose, Vision, Mission, Values
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in 2015, 21204, ALEC, Business improvement, Business model generation, DipALNE, Edtech, Education, Education resources, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Leadership, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, LNPro, NCALNE, NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, NCLANA, NDipALNE, NZCALN, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALN, NZQA, Pathways, Pathways Awarua, Professional Development, QualificationsSome tweaking going on here for the latest version of our business plan… Any comments gratefully received: Purpose: Why do we exist? ALEC exists to provide innovative solutions, expertise, professional development and training in adult literacy and numeracy education to industry, communities, government, and our own sector. Vision: Where are we going? ALEC’s vision is…
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Show me the numbers! NCALNE Market saturation
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in 21204, ALEC, Edtech, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Finish NCALNE, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, LNPro, NCALNE, NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, NCLANA, NDipALNE, NZCALN, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALN, NZQA, Professional Development, QualificationsThis is interesting… Data is from the NZQA data set for NCALNE qualifications as reported in the Tertiary Education Targeted Review of Qualification (TRoQ) needs analysis. Data is for 2012. 485,000 NZers with no qualifications in 2012. 310,000 NZers currently in work with no qualifications in 2012. 254,000 assessments carried out using the Literacy and Numeracy for…
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“Weaving” Versus “Tools For Your Toolbox” As 2 Authentic Metaphors For Embedding Literacy And Numeracy
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in Education, 21204, ako, ALEC, Edtech, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Indigenous education, indigenous pedagogy, Literacy and Numeracy, Maori Literacy, Maori literacy initiatives, Maori literacy numeracy initiatives, NCALNE, Professional Development, Qualifications, Uncategorized“Weaving” versus “tools for your toolbox” as metaphors for embedding literacy and numeracy
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Big changes ahead for adult literacy & numeracy educator qualifications
I’m excited about the fact the the tertiary landscape for adult literacy and numeracy educator qualifications is about to change dramatically. I’ll have more details as we get closer to 2015, but look out for the following: The 40 credit level 5 New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education (Vocational) or NZCALNE (Voc)…