Tag: technology

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.
10 Stunning Examples of Digital Art I Created with AI on MidJourney

Mar 27, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Art & Design, Artificial Intelligence, Technology

Unleash your inner artist with AI! Explore the world of digital art with MidJourney and discover how artificial intelligence can unlock new levels of creativity. This post showcases some of my own digital art and explains the power of AI in unleashing new artistic possibilities.
The – Hopefully – Bright Future of Education: Why AI is a Force Multiplier for Teachers and Learners

Mar 27, 2023

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Graeme Smith

in Education, AI, Artificial Intelligence, cognitive computing, e-learning, Edtech, education technology, educational innovation, educational trends, future of work, Learning Strategies, pedagogy, teacher training

In the – hopefully – bright future of education, AI is set to revolutionize the way we teach and learn. With the help of intelligent machines, teachers can automate administrative tasks, personalise learning experiences, and identify areas where students need extra help. Meanwhile, learners can benefit from virtual tutors, immersive simulations, and personalised feedback. Discover…
I’m thinking of starting a podcast

Apr 5, 2019

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Graeme Smith

in Education, podcast, Podcasting

I have this idea for a podcast. It’s an experiment… The idea is that what people think other people are interested in is often wrong. And that ordinary people are actually more interesting than you think. And therefore not actually ordinary. The flipside is that even if you think you’re not actually an interesting person,…
What’s the problem? Technology

Feb 21, 2017

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Graeme Smith

in Edtech, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Literacy, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy indicators, Problems, tech, Technology, Uncategorized

The impact of technology and the accelerating technological change is one of the themes that often comes up in discussions about why we face literacy and numeracy problems in the 21st century. The relentless march of technology and increasing technological complexity mean that the demands of work and life have changed significantly in recent years…
7 Things You Need To Do To Totally Dominate Literacy and Numeracy

Aug 13, 2015

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Graeme Smith

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

The other day I listed a bunch of reasons why you need to punch literacy and numeracy in the face. Today I want to tell you how to be the Ronda Rousey of adult literacy and numeracy education. Some of this you can do on your own. Mostly, though you need to do this as an…
Cover Sheet for Embedded Reading – Rough Ideas

Aug 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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

I’m currently working on developing a set of generic project templates that tutors can use to bring together unit standards 22664 (Reading) and 22662 (Writing) in the context of some other narrowly focused topic of study. I’ll add 26625 later as well if this works well enough. Here’s what I’ve done so far: My initial…
ALEC Processes Section 5: Workforce

May 7, 2014

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Graeme Smith

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

Here’s section 5 of our ALEC QMS processes redrafted using LucidCharts:
Will literacy and numeracy professional development qualifications (NCALNE or NZCALNE) be compulsory for level 1 and 2 tutors from 2015?

May 7, 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

This could be the writing on the wall with regards to levels 1 and 2 tutors: From 2015, it is a likely requirement of SAC and Youth Guarantee funding that tutors at levels 1 and 2 have gained the National Certificate in Adult Literacy Educator (Vocational or Educator). If this requirement is confirmed we will expect…
Mandatory Review of Teacher Education Qualifications – Adult Literacy & Numeracy Education Working Group

Apr 29, 2014

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Graeme Smith

in 21204, ALEC, Complete NCALE, Complete NCALNE, Design, DipALNE, Diploma, Disruption, Edtech, Education, Education delivery model, Education resources, Educator’s Journey, ELN Tutor, Embed literacy and numeracy, Embed numeracy, Embedded numeracy, Embedding numeracy, Finish NCALE, Finish NCALNE, Literacy and Numeracy, Literacy indicators, Literacy Numeracy Pro, Literacy Numeracy Professionals, Literacy Numeracy Symposium, LiteracyNumeracyPro.com, LNPro, Mandatory review, NCALNE, NCALNE (Voc), NCALNE Lite, NCLANA, NDipALNE, NZCALN, NZDALN, NZQA, Online assessment, Online learning, Pathways Awarua, Personal approach, Personal development, Productivity, Professional Development, Qualifications, Self development, Teaching philosophy, TEC

I’m very pleased to have been part of the working group looking at the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (ALNE) qualifications this week. These qualifications are part of the Mandatory Review of Teacher Education Qualifications that is underway at the moment. It feels a little weird doing this after being asked to put my name forward…