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Quick Guide to Supporting Adult Learners with Dyslexia: Strategies, Resources, and Best Practices in Tertiary Education

Sep 30, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, adult education, Adult Learning, Adult Tertiary Education, Dyslexia, dyslexia suppor, dyslexia support, Dyslexic, education technology, educational resources, educational technology, Educator Professional Development, Inclusive learning, Inclusive learning environment, Learning Disorders and Disabilities, Neurodiversity, Professional Development, Teacher professional development, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Strategies and Techniques, Tertiary, Tertiary Education

Supporting Adult Learners with Dyslexia. Discover practical strategies for adult educators to effectively support learners with dyslexia. From multi-sensory approaches to assessment flexibility, this comprehensive guide offers actionable insights for inclusive tertiary education.
A Tertiary Educator’s Guide to Technology, AI and Cultural Responsiveness: Or Why You Need to Understand and Embrace the Untapped Digital Landscape

Sep 4, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, Adult Community Education, adult education, Adult vocational education, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Literacy, education technology, Ethical Considerations, New Zealand Education, Professional Development, Technology-Enhanced learning, Tertiary, Tertiary Education, Tertiary Education Insights, vocational education, Vocational Learning, Vocational Training

Explore the transformative role of technology in New Zealand’s tertiary education sector. This comprehensive guide covers digital literacy, AI tools, ethical considerations, and the integration of Māori values. Ideal for vocational trainers, academic lecturers, and adult community educators.
Supercharge Your Teaching Materials: Unleash the Power of Chat GPT on Resource Development for Educators

May 2, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, education technology, Educator Professional Development, Instructional Design, Pedagogy and Practice, Professional Development, Teacher professional development, Teaching Resources

Discover how to use Chat GPT to supercharge your teaching materials and unleash the power of resource development as an educator. Learn how to create contextualised glossaries, partial cloze assessments, tailored multi-choice reading comprehension questions, and more. Take your teaching to the next level and enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Read the blog post…
Unleash the Potential of AI in Education: Transform Education in Aotearoa NZ with AI Tools

May 2, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence in Education, career and professional growth, Digital Transformation in Education, EdTech and Educational Trends, Education and learning, Educational Leadership and Change Management, Equity and Access in Education, Future of Education, Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Parenting and family, Personal development, Professional Growth and Career Development for Educators, Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes, Teacher professional development, technology and innovation, wellness and lifestyle

Explore the transformative power of AI in education and discover how investing in enhanced educator capabilities with AI tools can revolutionize learning outcomes, increase competitiveness, and shape a brighter future for education in Aotearoa NZ. Join us as we empower educators and advance education through the power of AI. #Education #AIinEducation #TransformativeLearning
Scaffolding Professional Conversations in Vocational Education: Strategies for Success

Apr 6, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, adult education, assessment and evaluation, communication skills, Curriculum and Instruction, education and training, Professional Development, vocational education

Learn effective strategies for scaffolding professional conversations in vocational education assessments. Discover how front-loading vocabulary and other best practices can support apprentices in developing essential communication skills. Read on for practical tips and insights to maximize learning outcomes in technical and vocational training.
The Future of Teaching and Learning: Harnessing AI & Innovative Strategies for Educators

Apr 4, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Edtech, education technology, educational innovation, Future, Future of Education, Future of Teaching, future of work, innovation, Innovative Learning Methods, innovative learning solutions, Professional Development

Discover the future of teaching and learning with AI technology and innovative strategies for educators. Enhance student experiences and prepare for the rapidly evolving educational landscape
10 Disruptive Ideas on How to Dominate Medical Cannabis Education

Jun 18, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Disrupt, Disruption, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, educator, Educator’s Journey, Executive Education, Export Education, Indigenous education, International education, The rise of the educator-entrepreneur

How would you go about dominating the medical cannabis education industry? Here are 10, actually 11, disruptive ideas from a NZ perspective.
NCALNE (Voc) for TESOL with Pathways Awarua

Oct 29, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 21204, ALEC, embedding, ESL, ESOL, Graeme, Literacy, Numeracy, Professional Development, Qualifications, Smith, TESOL

Do you teach ESOL? Are You Supposed To Have The NCALNE (Voc)? If you teach ESOL in a course funded by the TEC, you may need to complete the NCALNE (Voc) qualification. The reason for this is the TEC conditions attached to the funding. These aren’t negotiable, but we now have a solution for TESOL…
TESOL Option for NCALNE (Voc): Anyone Interested?

Oct 27, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 21204, Embed, embedding, ESL, ESOL, Learning, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, NZQA, Professional Development, Qualifications, teaching, TEC, TESOL, Voc

Here’s another experiment… an NCALNE (Voc) qualification option for experienced and trained teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This might apply to you (or someone you know) if you are in this kind of situation: You teach an ESOL course that is funded by the TEC. Examples might include SAC1 and 2 funded…
2015 NCALNE (Voc) Options with Pathways Awarua and ALEC

Feb 4, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in ALEC, Embed, embedded, embedding, Fees, For, Free, Graeme, Literacy, MIT, NCALNE, NCALNE (Voc), Numeracy, Professional Development, Scholarships, Smith, TEC, Training, You

Pathways Awarua NCALNE (Voc) 2015 Introducing the NCALNE (Voc) The National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) is a 40 credit level 5 entry level professional development qualification for trades, vocational and other specialist content-area tutors required to embed literacy and numeracy into their training. This qualification, abbreviated to the NCALNE (Voc), is…