Tag: literacy and numeracy

It’s the economy…! Uncertainty regarding literacy and numeracy funding

May 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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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…
The ALEC (Anti) Marketing Plan

May 28, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in 2015, 21204, ALEC, Edtech, Education, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy and Numeracy, NCALNE, Professional Development, Qualifications

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…
“Weaving” Versus “Tools For Your Toolbox” As 2 Authentic Metaphors For Embedding Literacy And Numeracy

May 20, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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“Weaving” versus “tools for your toolbox” as metaphors for embedding literacy and numeracy
Big changes ahead for adult literacy & numeracy educator qualifications

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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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)…
ALEC Processes Section 7: Outcomes

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s the last one (I promise)… Section 7 from our QMS describing processes for identifying and updating outcomes, results and achievements.
ALEC Processes Section 6: Work Systems

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s my section 6 update on work systems. Like the others, these are a description of what actually happens (most of the time anyway…)
ALEC Processes Section 5: Workforce

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s section 5 of our ALEC QMS processes redrafted using LucidCharts:
ALEC Processes Section 4: Information

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s section 4 on processes for managing information
ALEC Processes: Section 3 – Learners

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s the section on Learner Processes
ALEC Processes Section 2: Strategy

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Here’s my revisions to Section 2 on Strategy. Yes, it’s NZQA edu-speak, but at least it’s visual. I’ll probably simplify the titles…