Tag: Knowing the learner

How to use ZOOM for larger groups so that it doesn’t suck: 3 Strategies for success

May 20, 2020

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Graeme Smith

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So you’ve made the switch to Zoom for online learning and meetings. But how can you use Zoom for LARGER groups so that it doesn’t suck? Find out here.
What Is Ako? It’s A Responsive Reciprocal Relationship With 2 Parts

Mar 7, 2017

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Graeme Smith

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Ako means both teach and learn. It’s a reciprocal relationship where the educator is also learning from the student.
How do I get started on Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic Assessment – and Assessment 4 of the NCALNE (Voc)

Nov 4, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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If you’re like a lot of people doing the NCALNE (Voc) literacy and numeracy professional development, you realise there’s a bit of what I call “heavy lifting” to do when you get to this stage. This not because literacy and numeracy diagnostic assessment is any harder than any other part (well… it might be), but the main…
Assessment 4 of the NCALNE (Voc) – Knowing the learner and diagnostic assessment: Talking through the assessment task with Graeme

Aug 29, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s some info on Assessment Task 4. Again, there’s nothing here that’s not in the study materials or on Pathways Awarua. Hope it’s useful.