Meet ALEC, your AI-powered Literacy & Numeracy Assistant designed for vocational and tertiary education. ALEC helps educators embed LN seamlessly, create engaging lesson plans, and stay TEC-compliant—all while making learning fun and stress-free. Say goodbye to compliance headaches and hello to an AI sidekick that actually cares about literacy and numeracy success. 🚀
🚀 AI is transforming education worldwide—so why is New Zealand missing from the conversation? While countries like the U.S., U.K., and Estonia are integrating AI into literacy & numeracy education, NZ risks falling behind in the AI-driven future.
From adaptive learning tutors to real-world vocational training, AI has the power to bridge literacy gaps, support educators, and revolutionize workplace skills. But without action, Kiwi learners could be left behind.
📌 How can AI reshape literacy & numeracy education in NZ? What role should ChatGPT Edu play in vocational training? The technology is here—New Zealand must act now. Let’s explore the future of AI in New Zealand education. 🚀
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NZCALNE (Voc) Adult Literacy And Numeracy Professional Development Resources – 3 Seriously Great Resources by Graeme Smith
Literacy and Numeracy – It’s not rocket science. This is the plain-English introduction and guide that will help you understand what everyone else is talking about. You can learn to be more successful as an educator, teacher or trainer by understanding how to integrate literacy and numeracy into your work
In my work in tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand, I spend a lot of time thinking about this question and what the possible answers are.
One of my jobs is to help develop professional standards for kaiako (teachers and tutors) and others, including support staff, working with foundation level learners in Aotearoa New Zealand.