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TEACH: Session 1 in review

Jun 22, 2017

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As well as details of where and when this session took place, here are the questions you should respond to. Use the sentence starters if they’re helpful. Otherwise, you can ignore them if you like. There’s a PDF version here you can print and write on if you need it. Otherwise, remember that these questions…

Do you want to help review the ALNE or ATT unit standards?

Oct 13, 2015

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Graeme Smith

in 21204, ALNE, embedded, Literacy, NCALNE, Numeracy, NZCALNE, NZQA, Panel, Review, Unit Standards

The NZQA is inviting expressions of interest to below to the unit standards review panel for the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (ALNE) and others in similar domains. I’ve pasted in their recent letter below. There are contact emails at the end of the letter ——————– Kia ora tātou In October 2015 the New Zealand…

My luggage fetish part 3: Backpacks

Jul 6, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in Bags, Gear, Luggage, Uncategorized

I’ve written recently about my problems with luggage addiction. I started with laptop bags, moved on to duffle bags and weekenders, and now I want to have a look at backpacks. Goruck GR1 I absolutely love this military-inspired pack. It’s unbelievably tough and well made. This backpack is just large enough to take on an overnighter…

Please support the new Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education qualifications

Jun 27, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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Well… they’re out for consultation. Here’s the breakdown from the NZQA website. This is just out and it’s now in the public domain for consultation. Key points first: Please support the need for three distinct ALNE qualifications. These are the 40 credit NZCALNE (Voc) which replaces the NCALNE (Voc). the 80 credit NZCALNE (Ed) which replaces…

Intro to ALEC’s Organisational Self Assessment and Internal Review

May 1, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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

This is the introduction to the document that I’ve been grinding away at all day. Had to post something… Introduction Adult Literacy Education & Consulting (ALEC) Limited is a small private training establishment (PTE) with a focus on delivering high quality adult literacy and numeracy education (ALNE) professional development. This happens via the National Certificate…

Which Microphone Does Sal Kahn Use? 2 Great Recommendations

Oct 31, 2012

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Graeme Smith

in Edtech, Gadgets, Gear, Khan Academy, Microphone, podcast, Podcasting, Recording, Sal Khan, self-publishing, Yeti

To be honest I have no idea which mic Sal Kahn uses… However, I’ve found one that I think absolutely rocks. The Blue Yeti USB Microphone might be one of the best around Here it is. It’s the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone – Silver. This mic seems to work well with both my Macbook…

You Are Not a Gadget: A Manifesto

May 24, 2012

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Graeme Smith

in Amazon Book, Book review, Books, Creativity, Economy, Edtech, Online learning, Technology, work

Jaron Lanier is my guru… He thinks that I’m not a gadget and this book – which is his first – is a rant against the negative effects of technology including the internet.

Michael King’s Being Pakeha Now

May 23, 2012

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Graeme Smith

in Amazon Book, Book review, Books, Education, Literacy and Numeracy, Review

After reading Being Pakeha Now: Reflections and Recollections of a White Native I found it quite amazing that up until a few years ago I had no real conception of who Michael King is – or rather was, given his unexpected and rather untimely death in a freak motoring accident in March 2004. Apparently, his car…

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