Category: innovation

Tapatoru Ako Professional Practice: Empowering Tertiary Education with Ako Aotearoa’s Innovative Programme

Nov 28, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Professional Development, Adult Tertiary Education, career and professional growth, Cultural Competency, education technology, educational innovation, educational technology, Educator Professional Development, Inclusive education, Inclusive Environment, Inclusive learning, Inclusive learning environment, Inclusive teaching, innovation, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Māori and Pasifika Perspectives, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Teacher professional development, Technology, technology and innovation, Technology in education, Tertiary, Tertiary Education, Tertiary Education Insights

The Tapatoru Programme, influenced by Ako Aotearoa, is revolutionizing tertiary education in New Zealand. 2023 witnessed significant advancements in the programme, blending core values like relationships, respect, spirituality, and empathy into teaching methods. The programme now provides free, quality resources on Pathways Awarua and is continually expanding to cover diverse learning needs, including technology-enhanced learning…
Te Ara Whakamārama: 4 Powerful Steps to Transformative Te Ao Māori-Inspired Development

Nov 14, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Creative, creative process, Creative Processes, Creative projects, Cultural insights, Design, Design Thinking, Educational Frameworks, educational innovation, Educator Professional Development, Frameworks, Indigenous knowledge, innovation, innovation and creativity, Innovation Strategies, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Maori, Maori culture, Professional Development

Explore the transformative “Te Ara Whakamārama,” a framework with four stages inspired by Māori wisdom. Embrace a journey of innovation from the conceptual void to the luminous world of realization and beyond. Dive into the essence of Te Ao Māori and unlock the secrets to a holistic design and development process.
Tinkering with AI Empowers Creativity, Innovation and Collaboration

Jun 24, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, AI Applications, AI Capability Building, AI Education, AI Empowerment, AI News and Trends, AI Project Planning, AI Tinkering, education technology, educational innovation, innovation, innovation and creativity, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Innovative Learning Methods, innovative learning solutions, technology and innovation, Technology Mindset

Unlock your AI potential with our guided framework for capability building through tinkering with AI. Empower your innovation through an 8-step journey of exploration, planning, tinkering, and personal growth. Overcome fear, embrace AI, and create your own AI solutions with confidence and creativity.
The Future of Teaching and Learning: Harnessing AI & Innovative Strategies for Educators

Apr 4, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Edtech, education technology, educational innovation, Future, Future of Education, Future of Teaching, future of work, innovation, Innovative Learning Methods, innovative learning solutions, Professional Development

Discover the future of teaching and learning with AI technology and innovative strategies for educators. Enhance student experiences and prepare for the rapidly evolving educational landscape
Reimagining Teacher Education with AI and Ed-Tech Solutions: Tackling the Complex Challenges of a Wicked Problem with GPT and Other Tools

Mar 21, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality, blockchain, Edtech, education technology, educational innovation, innovation, micro-credentials, Personalised learning, Professional Development, vocational, vocational education

Discover how AI and ed-tech solutions can address complex challenges in teacher education. Learn how leveraging tools like GPT and other AI techniques can reimagine teaching and learning to tackle education’s wicked problem. Explore bespoke LLMs, AR simulations, and blockchain credentials to enhance New Zealand’s tertiary education sector.
Transform Assessment with AI and GPT: A Positive Approach for Teachers

Mar 20, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Assessment, assessment and evaluation, classroom management, Edtech, education technology, educational innovation, innovation, innovative learning solutions, Personalised learning, Personalized Learning, Student Engagement

Discover how AI and GPT-3 can revolutionize assessment in education. Learn about automated grading, personalized assessments, and more in this insightful article on assessment with AI and GPT.
AI and GPT in Education: Unlocking Learning Success

Mar 20, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Artificial Intelligence, education technology, innovation, innovative learning solutions

GPT in Education – Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, and the field of education is no exception. The language processing capabilities of GPT-3, one of the most advanced AI models to date, are particularly intriguing for educators. In this blog post, I explore the possibilities of GPT-3 in education, from…
Where are the new models of education?

Sep 9, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Autonomous learning, Business model generation, change, Edtech, Education, Education delivery model, I want a new job, innovation, MOOC, MOOC 2.0, New, Problems, Solution, tech, Technology

If there’s anything in need of inspiration and innovation it’s our education system. How well does our existing system respond to new technology, rising tuition costs and internationalisation? What about the changing demands of learners and employers?
Four Tools For Building Cool Stuff Online: Or How To Start Thinking Outside The Box

Oct 10, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Antifragile, business, Business improvement, Business model generation, Conference, Conferences, consulting, Corporate, crushing it, Customer Service, data driven, Design, Design Principles, Development, Disrupt, Disruption, Ed, Edtech, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, edupreneur, Embed literacy and numeracy, Emergent, entrepreneur, Experiment, Export Education, Good Design, Good ideas, Graeme, Graeme Smith, Hacking, Hacks, Hand, I want a new job, I want to work in, innovation, International education, Just do it, Leadership, Lean, Lean education, Lean literacy, lean methodology, Lean startup, Lean thinking, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, Measurement, Minimum viable, MVP, online, Practitioners, Professional Development, Qualifications, Self development, Software, Solution, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Technology, The rise of the educator-entrepreneur, Transforming, Trend, Trends, Understand more, use data, using data, UX

I went to the Supercharge conference the other day in Wellington. This was a business conference… nothing to do with literacy, numeracy or even education (I know… thank goodness right…?) Lots of cool stuff. The coolest though was the 40-minute presentation by Justin Wilcox of Customer Development Labs. At the start of his presentation, he…
Cooking Is The Best Metaphor For Understanding What Actually Happens In Teaching

Sep 8, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in anti-fragile, Antifragile, cooking, Education, improvisation, innovation, Literacy, Metaphors, Numeracy, Professional Development, Taleb, teaching

Cooking is the best metaphor for understanding what actually happens in teaching.