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Which definitions should we use for literacy and numeracy in the new NZCALNE Course?

Jun 29, 2016

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in ALEC, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), Professional Development, Qualifications, Uncategorized

Please Vote Here’s another thing. Currently, we use the existing definitions published by the TEC for literacy and numeracy. We could change this and make use of other definitions. For example, the OECD have their own definitions. Let me know what you think? Chime in, in the comments, if you have more to say.

How Do I Become A Remote Worker…?

May 20, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in How do I, How do I get started, How do I improve, Remote, Remote work, Remote worker, Uncategorized, work, workplace

I want to become a remote worker. I don’t think I’ll be able to sit on the beach and sip cocktails in Bali while I’m working. But I want the freedom to work more like a remote worker. So I’m evolving. My workflow is changing. I live in New Zealand. So that’s pretty remote anyway.…

How Do I Join ALEC’s Virtual Classroom For the NCALNE If I’m Registered On Pathways Awarua?

May 5, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Complete NCALNE, Finish NCALNE, NCALNE, NCALNE (Ed), NCALNE (Educator), NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, Pathways, Pathways Awarua, Uncategorized

ALEC provides coaching, face-to-face training, assessment and credentialling for the online version of the NCALNE course hosted by Pathways Awarua. If you are new to Pathways Awarua and you want to enrol in the NCALNE, you’ll need to move into our ALEC virtual classroom. If you are an existing user of Pathways Awarua and you…

You Need To Read This: Badass – Making Users Awesome by Kathy Sierra

Apr 25, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Design, Design Principles, Game design, Good Design, Uncategorized, UX

I’m about half way through a very cool book at the moment. It’s by Kathy Sierra who is now one of my internet heroes. You can watch the book trailer above. But you should really go to Amazon and order it. Or download it. It’s about User Interface Design. Or UX. This is a kind…

Is Anyone Still Interested In The NZ Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy?

Apr 20, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in ALNE, Complete NCALNE, DipALNE, Diploma, Finish NCALNE, NCALNE, NCALNE (Ed), NCALNE (Educator), NCALNE (Voc), NDipALNE, NZ Dip ALNE, NZCALNE, NZCALNE (Voc), NZDALNE, NZDipALNE, Uncategorized

It’s been awhile, but I’m still thinking about the New Zealand Diploma in Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NZ Dip ALNE). This newly revised diploma is now on the NZQA framework. It’s a 120 credit level 6 qualification. The new one is a million times better than the old one. I think I started trying to write…

We Have The First Graduates From Our New NCALNE (Voc) TESOL Option

Feb 5, 2016

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Graeme Smith

in Complete NCALNE, Finish NCALNE, NCALNE, NCALNE (Ed), NCALNE (Educator), NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, TEC, TESOL, Uncategorized

Well done to the first graduates from English Language Partners who volunteered to take part in our trial…! If you teach ESOL in a course funded by the Tertiary Education Commission, you may need this qualification. Email us for details: assess@alec.ac.nz.

NCALNE (Voc): Essential But Not Sufficient

Sep 21, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Adult, ALEC, Aotearoa, educator, embedded, embedding, Emergent, Graeme Smith, Literacy, Mature, NCALNE, Numeracy, Partial, Practice, Voc

Skip this post unless you manage foundation tutors or work as a tutor in the adult literacy and numeracy sector. Here’s the question: Will the NCALNE training help my organisation develop more mature embedded literacy and numeracy practices? Here’s the answer: Yes. It’s a great start. But it’s the beginning of the journey. Not the…

Embedding Literacy & Numeracy Case Study: Cashflow 101 – Part 1

Sep 15, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 101, 21204, ALEC, Cashflow, Cashflow 101, Diagnostic, embedded, embedding, Financial, Graeme, Investing, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, NZCALNE, Poor Dad, Project, Rich Dad, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, Smith, Voc

I’m trying an experiment. I own this game above. It’s kinda cool… like monopoly on steroids. It teaches principles of investing and financial literacy. Numeracy, in other words. Anyway, I’m going to use it as a case study. I want to apply the embedded literacy and numeracy process that we teach in our professional development to…

TEC Literacy and Numeracy Qualification Requirements for Tutors Teaching SAC Funded Levels 1 and 2

Sep 2, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 1, 2, ALEC, awarua, Funded, Level, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, Pathways, Qualification, Requirements, SAC, teaching, TEC, Tutors

I’ve fielded a few enquires in the past few days about this so I’m re-posting the relevant information from the TEC website. It’s up to date as of 1 Sept 2015. Instructions are here to sign up to do the NCALNE qualification with Pathways Awarua and ALEC online. You can get started for free. Email apply@alec.ac.nz…

7 More Designs For the Underground Advertising Campaign On Learning

Aug 26, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in Advertising, ALEC, Campaign, Design, Education, Graeme Smith, Images, Learning, Literacy, Meme, Memes, NCALNE, Numeracy, Underground, Viral

I just posted 6 designs for your underground advertising campaign on learning. Here are 7 more that I think are even better. Please share, print, and distribute. Any favourites? Let me know in the comments 1. NOW WITH BACON 2. THIS IS NOT LIKE SCHOOL 3. AND NUMERACY 4. EVEN WHEN YOU USE WORDS 5.…

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