Tag: assessment

Micro-credentials are easy to start. Hard to get right.

Mar 25, 2026

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, NZQA

Micro-credentials promise agility — but most are harder to design, approve, and use than people expect. Here’s what actually matters.
The Benefits of Learner-Centred Teaching: Boost Student Outcomes with These Proven Strategies

Mar 23, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, classroom management, pedagogy, student-centered learning, student-centred learning, teaching and learning

The Benefits of Learner-Centred Teaching: Discover the benefits and challenges of adopting a learner-centered approach to teaching and learning. From increased motivation and improved learning outcomes to resistance to change and individual learner differences, explore the key factors to consider when implementing this approach.
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.
Boost Your Teaching with Literacy and Numeracy: It’s Not Rocket Science

Mar 16, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Numeracy

A plain-English introduction to literacy and numeracy This is the plain-English introduction to literacy and numeracy that you’ve been looking for to help you understand what everyone else Is talking about. Kia ora…! Welcome…! Discover how to be more successful in your teaching journey. I’ll introduce and explain some of the fundamentals of adult literacy…
Why Adult Literacy and Numeracy Levels are Declining in New Zealand – And What About the Effects of COVID 19?

Mar 15, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Learning, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Numeracy

Why Adult Literacy and Numeracy Levels are Declining in New Zealand. LN levels have been on the decline for possibly 20 years or more in NZ. Why do we have this problem with low adult literacy and numeracy? In other words, how did we get here? What are the main kaupapa contributing to this? What…
Teach Better Now – Assessment 7 of the NZCALNE (Voc)

Aug 30, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Teach Better Now – Assessment 6 of the NZCALNE (Voc)

Aug 29, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Embed, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, embedded, Embedded numeracy, embedding, Embedding numeracy, Foundation, Foundation Learning, Improve teaching practice, inform teaching, Should we teach, teach, Teach better, Teach Better Now, teacher, Teachers, teaching, Teaching philosophy, Uncategorized, You can teach better
Teach Better Now – Assessment 5 of the NZCALNE (Voc)

Aug 29, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Teach Better Now – Assessment 4 of the NZCALNE (Voc)

Aug 29, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Teach Better Now – Assessment 3 of the NZCALNE (Voc)

Aug 3, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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