Kia ora ,

We’re excited to introduce new resources, workshops and update you on the recent activities of Ako Aotearoa. In particular, we’re thrilled about the launch of the Pacific Professional Development Scholarships that are open for all Pacific tertiary NZ staff. Keep reading to learn more about this scholarship and what’s been happening at Ako Aotearoa over the last month.

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Ako Aotearoa staff activities
New ESOL resources
New workshops
Pacific PD Scholarship opens
A new guide for dyslexic learners

Noho ora mai,

The Ako Aotearoa team

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Te Reo Māori Resource

Ki te hoe | Indigenising Spaces

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Connecting with our community

A Visit to Sunny Nelson (Whakatū)

Southern Hub Manager Jennifer Leahy, and Professional Learning and Development Consultant Annette van Lamoen enjoyed catching up with the senior leadership team at NMIT - Nelson Marlborough Institue of Technology.

They were thrilled to learn how NMIT has been actively promoting our PLD opportunities to their staff and enjoyed discussing our AARIA research funding and the upcoming Te Whatu Kairangi awards ceremony with the team.

in-House Session With Whitecliff College

If your organisation would benefit from having a tailored session like this, contact Info@ako.ac.nz

Our Manako Principal advisor and Neurodiversity subject-matter expert Vicky Beckwith, was thrilled to facilitate an in-house session that introduced staff at Whitecliff College to Neurodiversity and Nuerodivergence.

"They’re an awesome group of educators" - Our Manako Principal Advisor told us after she facilitated the in-house session last month. "They set me some challenging questions to answer and I’m looking forward to continuing this rewarding conversation later in the year."

Hagley Adult Literacy Centre Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations to Hagley Adult Literacy Centre in Ōtautahi on celebrating 30 years in Education.

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Ako Mai Me | Dyslexic Learner Journey and Experience

The Ako Mai Me project, co-lead by Dr Linda Rowan and Dr Lesley Peterson,
gives educators the unique chance to hear directly from dyslexic learners and provide their own with resources that can support their learning.

Co-created with dyslexic learners, these guidelines ensure educators are better informed and that dyslexic learners gain access to the stories and experiences of others like them.

Visit our website to learn more.

Pacific PD Scholarships

Here's a reminder that applications for the 2024 Pacific Professional Development (PD) Scholarship have opened.

This scholarship, worth up to $5,000 is open to all Pacific staff who are working to support learners in tertiary education.

Find out more on our website

New ESOL Resources

We are delighted to announce the release of three new ESOL resources by Celia Hope and Jenny Field, added to our digital read-along story series:

These resources are designed for adult beginner-level, English language learners and are freely downloadable on our website.

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Read the news item to find out more.

New Workshops - Exploring Ako | Six Steps to Success

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Dates: 29 August - 21 November 2024
Cost: Overview $100, focussed sessions $50 each OR $350 for the complete package!

Join us for Exploring Ako | Six Steps to Success introductory overview. Where you will investigate the six principles of enhancing learner outcomes in tertiary education.

This 2-hour introductory session is followed by further 1-hour focused workshops on the six principles. Book the entire series or find out more by visiting our website.

Upcoming online professional development courses

Exploring Ako | Six Steps to Success NEW WORKSHOPS!

Starts 29 August

Ako Aotearoa's new research-based online workshops are designed to help you enhance your practice for ākonga (learner) success. Each session can be booked individually or book them all at a discounted rate. (29 Aug ,12, 26 Sep, 10, 24 Oct and 7 & 21 Nov)

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Engaging Learners Online | Teaching Through Technology

Starts 29 August

Explore and assess technology and resources that support enhanced teaching, learning and overall engagement. This course includes 24/7 access to course materials and facilitated support for creating your own activates. Three x 1.5-hour sessions (29 Aug, 12 & 19 Sep).

Learner Agency

Starts 3 September

This series of three workshops facilitated by Dr Damon Whitten will provide you with essential skills, strategies, and knowledge to foster learner agency in your learners. A special rate is available for those who register for all three workshops. Three x 1- hour sessions (3 Sep - 17 Sep).

See the full professional learning schedule

Upcoming Ako Aotearoa-sponsored tertiary sector events

FLANZ Conference 2024

26-28 August

Auckland (In-person)

ITENZ Conference 2024

17 - 18 September

Auckland (In-person)

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