Endnote, Delicious or Zotero?

Have you ever been curious about the uses of End Note, Delicious and Zotero? No they are not tangy spices used in exotic dishes served up at a tropical resort (wouldn't that be nice) - they are software used for storing and managing information and references.

Delicious is a social bookmarking site used to compile bookmarks/websites which you can share with colleagues or students and access from any computer. This is a good first place to search for information as the popular and well-used stuff is often already there.

While you can store and share information happily with others, you cannot export the references to a document – I investigated this early on. Delicious is no good for storing information you access from library databases only stuff off the Internet. It is great for sharing resources with your students or if working on a project with colleagues.

Endnote as you probably already know is a place for storing references and you can connect to information on online databases and extract it into Endnote. It is more an individual application and not as easy to share references. You need access to a licence, and if you ask ISS nicely they may have a spare one they can load on your computer. Training is via ISS. There is an alternative solution - Zotero.

Zotero has similar functions to End note but the big difference is that it is an open and free web-based software. So you can have it on your computer at home. I do find it easier and more intuitive to use than Endnote. However, I am still exploring it and am interested to hear from others who are using it. What do you like or not like? One drawback is the need to be connected to the Web to use it, but it is more portable and accessible.

You can download version 1.0 (not the beta version) from: http://www.zotero.org/

I find Zotero easy to use, but it is best to have a look for yourself. Check out the video and list of features, download it and have a play and see what you think.

Otago Polytechnic Youtube Channel

Did you know there was an Otago Polytechnic youtube channel? EDC staff helped Marketing set it up last year. Its not used to upload videos into, because there are already lots of great videos about Otago Poly getting uploaded by staff into their own Youtube channels. The Otago channel is used to favourite the best of all the videos out there about the Polytech. There are even a few playlists started! So when you view the Channel, make sure you subscribe to favourites...

Open Educational Resources at Otago Polytechnic

EDC won an Ako Aoteoroa's Good Practices Publication Grant, giving us $5000 to produce a video about Otago Polytechnic's work in developing open educational resources and practices. This is a little advance screening of the video. Thanks to all the people who gave us interviews.

Events Coming Up

For further information about each event, scroll down the page.

EDC Lunchtime presentations will be offered regularly during Semester Two. For dates, topics, and presenters see separate entry below.

2009 Events Past

JANUARY
Assessing Competency (US4098) - Available continuously on-line

Digital Photography (DSLR)
Advanced Compacts
January 14 to February 18

Digital Photography
January 15 to February 19

Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January

February

Gaining Foundation Skills for Learning and Teaching (GCTLT Course)
(3 day workshop & on-line course)
Tuesday 10th to Thursday 12th February

Digital Photography (DSLR) Advanced Compacts
February 24 to March 24

Beginners Photoshop February 25 to April 1

Assessing Competency Workshop (US4098)
Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th February

Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori Programme - First Semester Courses:
* Te Reo and Tikaka Maori for the Workplace
* Natural World Ko Te Tai Ao - cancelled
* Wanaka (linked with Natural World)

March

Assessing Competency (US4098) Available continuously on-line

Learner Centred Learning (GCTLT)

Flexible Learning (GCTLT)

Social Media

April

Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori Programme
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop

Beginners Photoshop

Writing for Journal Publication (GCTLT)

Social Media

May 2009

Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori:
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Wednesday & Thursday 27 & 28 May

National Certificate in Adult Education & Training
Assessing Competency - available continuously online
Moderating Assessment Two meetings: 7 & 21 May

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (Level &)
Assessing for Prior Learning
Education for Sustainability

Social Media

JUNE 2009
National Certificate in Adult Education & Training
Assessing Competency - available continuously online

Assessing Competency
Two-day workshop 24 & 25 June

Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori:
Refresher Course - Te Tiriti o Waitangi - 30 June

Social Media

JULY 2009

Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori:
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Thursday and Friday 16 & 17 July
Te Reo and tikaka Maori for Ceremonial Use - 12 weeks, starts 3 August
Te Reo and tikaka Maori for the Workplace - 12 weeks, starts 3 August
Natural World Ko Te Tai Ao - 12 weeks, starts 3 August

Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced Compacts) 2009
2 July to 6 August (DSLR) - Class Full
1 July to 5 August (Compact) - Class not running

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (Level 7)
Constructing Courses to Enhance Learning - starts 24 July to 27 November
Flexible Learning - 2nd Semester - starts 27 July to 27 November - blended

Assessing for Prior Learning - online
Education for Sustainability - online

AUGUST 2009

Social Media

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (Level 7)
Composing Educational Resources - starts 31 August to 27 November
Assessing for Prior Learning - online
Education for Sustainability - online

Digial Photography
Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced Compacts) 19 August - 23 September (Class full)
Beginners Photoshop 20 August to 24 September (Class full)

SEPTEMBER 2009

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7

Assessing for Prior Learning - online

Education for Sustainability - online

National Diploma in Adult Education & Training (Level 5)
Designing Assessment US11552 - 11 September

Social Media - month of September only

OCTOBER 2009

National Diploma in Adult Education & Training (Level 5)
Moderating Assessment US11551 -15 & 29 October (class now started)
Assessing Competency US4098 - 22 & 23 October

Digital Photography
Beginners Photoshop (class now started)
Six sessions during September/October

NOVEMBER 2009
Digital Photography 2009 (Beginners) (Class full)
Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced) (Class full)
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - two day workshop (Class full)

Education for Sustainability - available online

Education for Sustainability is an elective course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

Education for Sustainability - available online - enroll anytime

This course assists participants to learn the concepts around Education for Sustainability and develop ideas on how to apply these to their own teaching.
This is offered online. Enrolment is available throughout the year.

Please contact EDC to enrol in the above courses or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

EDC Presentations, Semester Two, 2009

Tuesday, 10 November

12.05pm - 12.50pm

"50 ways to leave your students buzzing. Learning preferences and podcasting."

Presenter: Bronwyn Hegarty

Venue: H513A

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Friday 20 November

12.05pm - 12.50pm

"Second Life Education NZ. Using virtual worlds in education."

Presenter: Sarah Stewart

Venue: G204

Assessing Competency US4098 – online course

This course is available continuously online in response to individual demand, contact EDC for more info.

This online course is suitable for people who use competency based assessment tools, whether in a work setting or a training room. It will suit both tutors and those wishing to become registered workplace assessors. There are two follow-on assessment tasks to be carried out to show skill in preparing for assessment, carrying it out and attending to the follow-up administration. Ongoing access to the course tutor is included.

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Digital Photography (Beginners) November (Class full)

A practical course in digital photography tailored for people who have recently bought a digital camera, or have one that they are unsure of using properly and would like to improve their skills. This course will cover: Digital camera basics, photographic basics, care of your camera, downloading images, practical shooting at every session, printers and printing, shooting techniques, accessories, use of the internet for digital photography, hints and tips and a variety of additional knowledge depending on class needs.

Date: Wednesday 4 November to Wednesday 9 December
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Please note this class is now full.

Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced Compacts) November (Class full)

This course is aimed specifically at people who have been using their digital cameras, know how to operate them and would like to try out some of the more advanced features in a practical manner. The courses are split into two streams: Specifically for those with Digital SLR cameras For people with suitable compact or bridge cameras Please check beforehand that you have enrolled for the correct course. It is possible for people with Digital SLR’s to attend the courses which are intended for those with compact/bridge cameras, but the content and intent for the DSLR stream is different and definitely not suited for compact cameras.

DSLR Date: Thursday 5th November – 10th December
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

To enrol please email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Please note that this class is now full.

Te Tiriti o Waitangi (two-day workshop) November (Class full)

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an environment for people to explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, participatory process. This learning framework enables participants to understand the historical context of the Treaty as well as the contemporary debate and its relevance.

Date: Thursday 19 and Friday 20 November

Time: 9.00am-3.00pm (both days)

Venue: H315

Otago Polytechnic staff, please enrol through Polybase/Inform/Staff Training.

Other interested participants: Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Please note that this workshop is now full.

Assessing Competency US4098 (October)

This two-day workshop is suitable for people who use competency based assessment tools, whether in a work setting or a training room. It will suit both tutors and those wishing to become registered workplace assessors. There are two follow-on assessment tasks to be carried out to show skill in preparing for assessment, carrying it out and attending to the follow-up administration. Ongoing access to the workshop tutor is included.

Date: Thursday 22 October and Friday 23 October
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm (both days)

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

Moderating Assessment US11551 (October)

Two meetings – one focussing on pre-assessment moderation of tasks and the other focussing on the post-assessment moderation of judgements – provide experience in and discussion of sound moderation process. A follow-on administration and systems task will also be required.

Dates: 15th & 29th October
Time: 4.00pm – 6.30pm
Venue: TBA

Please contact EDC for further information, or to enrol please email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Social Media (month of September only)

Come and learn about social media! (Blogs, wikis, podcasts). Drop in on Tuesday evenings at Otago Polytechnic's Forth St Community Learning Centre. (On Union St below G Block across from the Bill Robertson Library)

• Making sense of social media, what is it and how can I use it?
• How to blog. Develop an online presence, network with others, and create your own website in under 10 minutes!
• Getting fancy with Youtube, podcasting, Flickr photos and online slide presentations!
• Wikis! They're quick and a great way to learn new stuff.
• Free software - save yourself a couple of thousand dollars hey!
• The mash up! Bringing it all together, rounding it all off, its up to you to make the most of it

Contact EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for further information re: Social Media or txt: 021736539

More information: sociallyconstructedmedia.blogspot.com

Beginners Photoshop (October)

This course is aimed at people who wish to learn basic Photoshop skills. There is no photographic content other that using photos within the programmes. Pictures/photos for manipulation will be supplied during the course and the opportunity of working with your own images is also included.

The course will use Adobe Photoshop as the main image manipulation programme. This course will cover: Basic setup of the programme; filing, workspaces, basic photo adjustments, layers, enhancements and special effects.

Dates: two nights per week: September 30, October 1, 7, 10, 14 and 15
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: D201

Please note: that this is an extra course and will only run if there are sufficient enrolments.

Please contact EDC to enrol in the above courses or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Assessing for Prior Learning - available online

Assessing for Prior Learning is an elective course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

Assessing for Prior Learning- available online - enroll anytime

This course offers understandings into the principles and practices of recognising prior learning. It explores how evidence can be gathered and presented and sound assessment decisions made.
This is offered online with negotiated individual support. Enrolment is available throughout the year.

Please contact EDC to enrol in the above courses or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

After the Treaty - what then? (September) cancelled

This is an elective within the Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori programme.

The participants of this two-day workshop will work with a critical focus on the application of the principles and articles of the Treaty of Waitangi to their own work and workplace. The focus will be a broad "human service" orientation, including many occupations and professions where the delivery of an appropriate service must include both formal and practice standards that relate to the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi and professional relationships with Kai Tahu as Mana Whenua.

Date: Two-day workshop on campus, Wednesday and Thursday September 16 & 17
Venue: TBA
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm (both days)

Please contact EDC for further information about this course or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Designing Assessment US11552 (September) Now completed

A one-day workshop and follow-on task which works through the principles and practices of designing valid and relevant assessment tasks. This course/unit standard is suitable for both tutors and industry assessment designers.

Dates: 11th September
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Venue: TBA


Please contact EDC to enrol in the above courses or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Composing Educational Resources (August) cancelled

http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Composing_educational_resources

Composing Educational Resources is an elective within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

Course dates: August 31 to November 27

For some, composing educational resources has come a long way from a black board, borrowing books from a libary, photocopying or creating overhead projection transparencies. Anyone who has had more than a superficial relationship with the Internet knows there are more educational resources close at hand than ever before! In most areas including "developed regions" however, accessing and knowing how to use the Internet effectively is a real challenge.

The questions in this course are:

1. How can we more effectively find resources that are free for reuse?
2. How can we efficiently manage all the resources that we find?
3. How can we compose educational resources that are accessible and reusable?

Please contact EDC to enrol in the above course or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz.

Beginners Photoshop (August)

This course is aimed at people who wish to learn basic Photoshop skills. There is no photographic content other that using photos within the programmes. Pictures/photos for manipulation will be supplied during the course and the opportunity of working with your own images is also included. The course will use Adobe Photoshop as the main image manipulation programme.

This course will cover:
Basic setup of the programme; filing, workspaces, basic photo adjustments, layers, enhancements and special effects.

Date: Thursday 20th August – Wednesday 24th September (Class full)
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: D201


Please contact EDC to enrol in the above courses or email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Constructing Courses to Enhance Learning (July)

This is a core course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

24 July to 27 November

This course assists participants to design flexible learner centred courses and integrated programmes, linking outcomes with learning, assessment and professional needs.

Offered by Terry Marler as a combination of workshops and on-line learning.

Workshop dates:
Fridays
9 am to 12 pm
24 July, 11 September, & 23 October

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information on courses or to enrol.

Flexible Learning (July)

Flexible Learning is an elective course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

This course enhances the understanding of flexible teaching and learning principles and processes, and their application to the design of flexible learning practices.

The course schedule and topics will be similar to those for the semester one Flexible Learning course which is currently running. They can be viewed at: http://wikieducator.org/Flexible_learning

This is offered on-line with face-to-face workshops to be negotiated.

Course dates: July 27 to November 27

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information on courses or to enrol.

Assessing and Evaluating for Learning (July)

This is a core course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

Course dates: August 6 to November 27

Participants are exposed to a range of learner centred assessment theories, principles and practices which enable them to design or select and implement appropriate assessment tools.

Offered by Heather Day as a combination of workshops and on-line learning.

Can't make the workshop dates? That's not a barrier - talk to the Programme Manager, Heather Day, about other options.

Workshop dates:
Thursdays
10.00am to 12.00pm
August 6, 13, 20 & 27, September 3, 10, & 17

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information on courses or to enrol.

Te Reo and Tikaka Maori for Ceremonial Use (August)

This course is an elective within the Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori programme.

This course aims to provide participants with a good understanding of Te Reo me ona tikaka as it relates to ceremonies. Participants will gain a clear understanding of tikaka and kawa. While use and practice of Kai Tahu reo and tikaka will be used, there will be discussion of the regional and dialectical differences.

Start date: August 3
Duration: 12 weeks
Venue: TBA
Time: One face-to-face class each week and one Elluminate session each week

Please contact EDC for further information or to enrol please email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Te Reo and Tikaka Maori for the Workplace (August)

This course is an elective within the Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori programme.

Participants will have a good understanding of Te Reo me ona tikaka as it relates to use at work. Participants will gain a clear understanding of tikaka and kawa relevant to the workplace. While use and practice of Kai Tahu reo and tikaka will be used there will be discussion of the regional dialectical differences.

Start date: August 3
Duration: 12 weeks
Venue: TBA
Time: One face-to-face class each week and one Elluminate session each week.

For further information please contact EDC or to enrol email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Natural World Ko Te Tai Ao (August)

This course is an elective within the Certificate in Mata a Ao Maori programme.

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the different views Maori and Pakeha have in relation to the natural world and the different ways that they interact with it through looking at Maori understandings of landscape and seascape.

Start date: 3 August
Duration: 12 weeks
Venue: TBA
Time: TBA

Please contact EDC for further information about this course or to enrol email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced Compacts)

This course is aimed specifically at people who have been using their digital cameras, know how to operate them and would like to try out some of the more advanced features in a practical manner. The courses are split into two streams:
Specifically for those with Digital SLR cameras
For people with suitable compact or bridge cameras
Please check beforehand that you have enrolled for the correct course. It is possible for people with Digital SLR’s to attend the courses which are intended for those with compact/bridge cameras, but the content and intent for the DSLR stream is different and definitely not suited for compact cameras.

DSLR
Date: Wednesday 19th August – 23rd September (Class full, but due to demand an extra class may be run on Tuesday evenings beginning 18th August if there are sufficient numbers)
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

To enrol please email EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz

Evaluation survey

An evaluation survey for the April Staff Development Conference is now open. Your feedback is very important and the organising committee would appreciate you taking 10 minutes of your time to fill it out.

Conference registration, programme and abstracts

Well the first day went by in a buzz of energy. There was some good feedback about the Keynote and panel sessions and certainly the Keynote and panel I was involved with (Bronh) - Effective use of Technology - was very entertaining, the speakers and audience had some excellent interaction. Millie the nursing simulator kept us entertained with her realistic breathing and other life sounds. :)

Final Conference Programme and Final list of Abstracts. Notices further on.

Leigh said this about the Teaching and Learning Panel and has provided some recordings: I very much enjoyed listening to the others in the panel.

1. Its great to see Ruth Lawson being so confident in her description of using Wikibooks to produce a text for Anatomy and Physiology of Animals. (MP3 2.8 Meg)
2. I went next with the usual talk about open educational resources. (MP3 2.8 Meg)
   
3. It was very exciting to see what Jean Ross has developed for the Ministry of Health by way of gathering Masters level work to produce a text for rural nursing in New Zealand, especially when Jean showed interest in taking it to the next level and developing a wikibook version with new additions (not in recording). (Mp3 2.8 Meg)
4. Most of all I found Russell Butson's talk riveting! Russell covered an important range of issues and I hope to score his slides soon too. He spoke about the tension between educational rhetoric and practice regarding "learner centredness", "self directed and life long learning skills" and the age old didactic and prescriptive teaching practices. He articulates it much better than I can here, so I highly recommend listening to his talk. (MP3 3.6 Meg)

Notices follow ......
Wednesday lunchtime physical activities: These will start at 12.10 and go for approximately 30 minutes. Options are:
1. Cardiovascular - walk, jog or run options.
2. Mid-section tone exercises - G202 (changed from G205);
3. Stretch exercises - G201.
The sessions will be led by staff and students from the Institute of Sports and Adventure.

They are hoping for a bigger turnout on Wednesday....come on folks give it a go ...pounding the turf or stretching or toning (it was great and it hurt) for 45 minutes beats sitting on a computer.
For cardiovascular options - assemble at the Student Centre outside the front entrance ready for departure at 12.10.

To register for sessions - please add your name to lists on the venue doors. Registration is advised as some sessions have number limits - no further registrations will be taken if number limits are reached.

To obtain a Certificate of Attendance - make sure you tick your name off the list outside the venue or add yourself.

Refreshments
These are in the form of morning and afternoon tea, and paper bag lunches and can be collected from the Forth Street staffroom. Wednesday 22 April 12.00-13.30 - there will be a barbecue at the L-Block Living Campus - first come first served.

End of conference drinks and nibbles will be available in Forth Street staffroom from 16.30.

Download a pdf of the conference flyer.

Staff talks - Expanding Horizons

We had 4 staff talk today about their online teaching practices, looking specifically at examples:

1. Terry Marler - Managing learning management systems
2. William Lucus - Blogs are for blokes http://on-line-presence.blogspot.com
3. Hillary Jenkins - Blogs and wikis in the tourism courses http://wikieducator.org/Travel and Tourism
4. Carolyn McIntosh - Moodle midwifery http://moodle.op.ac.nz

All audio recordings are available at the Internet Archive for listening and downloading.

Moderating Assessment (May)

Two meetings – one focusing on pre-assessment moderation of tasks and the other focusing on the post-assessment moderation of judgements – provide experience in and discussion of sound moderation processes. A follow-on administration and systems task will also be required.

Date: Thursdays 7 May and 21 May
Time: 4.00pm-6.00pm
Venue: TBA

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Writing for Journal Publication (GCTLT)

This is an elective course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

April 29 to October 31
This course provides participants with a scholarly writing framework and support strategies to enable them to transform aspects of their practice and/or research into publishable journal articles.

Offered by Maxine Alterio as a series of workshops, self directed and on-line learning.

Workshop dates: Wednesdays April 29, May 27 and August 5 (10 am to 4 pm) and May 13, August 26, and September 9 (9.00am to 12.00pm) and October 7 (11.00am - 12.00pm).

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information on courses or to enrol.

EDC Lunchtime Workshops Semester 2, 2009

Staff are warmly welcome to a lunchtime workshop:


Thursday 23rd July
12.05pm – 12.50pm

Making your text documents
Moodle-friendly

Presenter: Terry Marler
Venue: H127

Supporting professional and educational development

Digital Photography (DSLR/Advanced Compacts) July

This course is aimed specifically at people who have been using their digital cameras, know how to operate them and would like to try out some of the more advanced features in a practical manner. The course is split into two streams:

• specifically for those with Digital SLR Cameras.
• For people with suitable compact or bridge camers

Please check beforehand that you have enrolled for the correct course. This course may include: Close-up, portraits, food photography, night shots, movement, landscape, field trips or class orientated themes as the need arises.

DSLR
Date: 2 July to 6 August
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

COMPACT

Date: 1 July to 5 August

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Venue: D201

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Refresher Course Te Tiriti o Waitangi

This workshop is for those who have previously completed a Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop but need to re-explore their knowledge in a refresher course. This one-day workshop will enable participants to review contemporary issues and their relevance including to participants' workplaces.

Date: Tuesday 30th June
Venue: TBA
Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Assessing Competency US4098 (June)

This two-day workshop is suitable for people who use competency based assessment tools,
whether in a work setting or a training room. It will suit both tutors and those wishing to become
registered workplace assessors. There are two follow-on assessment tasks to be carried out to
show skill in preparing for assessment, carrying it out and attending to the follow-up
administration. Ongoing access to the workshop tutor is included.

Date: Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm (both days)

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (July)

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an environment for people to explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, participatory process. This learning framework enables participants to understand the historical context of the Treaty as well as the contemporary debate and its relevance.

Date: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July
Time: 9.00am-3.00pm (both days)
Venue: H315

Otago Polytechnic staff, please enrol through Polybase/Inform/Staff Training.

Other interested participants: Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Social Media

Come and learn about social media! (Blogs, wikis, podcasts). Drop in on Tuesday evenings at "The Common Room" - George Street Community Learning Centre. (Cnr of Bath St)

· Making sense of social media, what is it and how can I use it?
· How to blog. Develop an online presence, network with others, and create your own website in under 10 minutes!
· Getting fancy with Youtube, podcasting, Flickr photos and online slide presentations!
· Wikis! They're quick and a great way to learn new stuff.
· Free software - save yourself a couple of thousand dollars hey!
· The mash up! Bringing it all together, rounding it all off, its up to you to make the most of it.

Venue: Cnr Bath and George St, Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centre
Day & Time: Tuesday evenings 6pm – 8pm

Contact EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for further information re: Social Media or txt: 021736539

More information: sociallyconstructedmedia.blogspot.com

Invitation to present at the April Staff Development conference

STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
ENHANCING LEARNING AND TEACHING
Tuesday and Wednesday
21st & 22nd April
The full range of topics for the conference is yet to be determined, however, there will be four streams:

1. sustainability;
2. teaching and learning,
3. effective use of technology;
4. self-care.

Program being developed below...

If you are able to contribute to one of these streams, we would be most appreciative. Please use the submission form to send in information about your presentation and return it to Catherine Lindsay: catherinel@tekotago.ac.nz by 27 March 2009.
The Conference will run from 8.30 to 4.30 approximately each day. There will be sessions such as:
1. Presentations (50 minutes);
2. Workshops ( half day - 2-3 hrs), full day (6 hrs);
3. Swap Shop Discussions.
4. Other - your suggestions welcome.

Invited speakers and panels are also being organised for the first day. You can expect there to be something of interest for everyone. This SD Conference will also encompass the following on-site events:
*Art and Design - 3-day Conference (has reached capacity now registrations have closed);
*Treaty of Waitangi - 2-day Workshop (must pre-enrol with EDC)
*Numeracy cluster - 2-day workshop - (contact Marc Doesburg) (Day 1 - 1000-1600; Day 2 - 0900-1500);
Enquiries to: Bronwyn Hegarty, EDC: ext 8360 or 021 435738
Catherine Lindsay: ext 8252

Looking forward to seeing you.

Professsional Development Conference

Two day staff development conference - 21 & 22 April 2009
Overarching theme: Enhancing Learning and Teaching encompasses learner engagement and building organisational capability. Digital literacy fitstoo. So does integrated assessments in a unit standard context. Meaty workshops have been requested.

MORE INFO SOON

Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (May)

The purpose of this workshop is to provide an environment for people to explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, participatory process. This learning framework enables participants to understand the historical context of the Treaty as well as the contemporary debate and its relevance.

Date: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May
Time: 9.00am-3.00pm (both days)
Venue: H514

Otago Polytechnic staff, please enrol through Polybase/Inform/Staff Training.

Other interested participants: Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Learner Centred Learning (March)

Learner Centred Learning (Level 7 – 10 credits) is a core course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

March 31 to June 26
Adult learning approaches are examined along with the creation of learner centred environments that foster active, interactive and deep learning strategies enabling students to achieve successful learning outcomes in a variety of contexts.

This is offered as a combination of 6 workshops and on-line learning.

Workshop dates: Tuesdays, March 31, April 7 & 28, May 5, 12 & 19.

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

Digital Photography (Beginners)

A practical course in digital photography tailored for people who have recently bought a digital camera, or have one that they are unsure of using properly and would like to improve their skills.

This course will cover: Digital camera basics, photographic basics, care of your camera, downloading images, practical shooting at every session, printers and printing, shooting techniques, accessories, use of the internet for digital photography, hints and tips and a variety of additional knowledge depending on class needs.

Date: Thursday April 23 to Thursday May 28
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Beginners Photoshop (April)

This course is aimed at people who wish to learn basic Photoshop skills. There is no photographic content, other than using photos within the programmes. Pictures/photos for manipulation will be supplied during the course and the opportunity of working with your own images is also included. It is advantageous for students to have access to their own computers for off-site assignments and practice.

The course will use Adobe Photoshop as the main image manipulation programme.

This course will cover: Basic setup of the program; filing, workspaces, basic photo adjustments, Layers, Enhancements and Special effects.

Date: Wednesday 22 April - Wednesday 27 May
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: D201

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

April Staff Development Days

Bronwyn is coordinating the organisation of the April Staff Development days. A lot of people have put their hands up to help and we have five working groups.

A couple of decisions to be made:
1. the name for the event - fill out poll.
2. panel following the keynote - fill out poll.

Working Groups
1. Presenters - organise sessions - topics and presenters, keynote, timetabling, information from presenters - abstract of session, reviewing & editing abstracts, objectives, technical and practical equipment requirements.
2. Publicity - brochures, email notices, information for staff, ODT .
3. Technical - data projectors, computers, smart boards, etc, - recording of sessions - audio / video, photos, room booking - location for keynote, breakout rooms, numbers.
4. Website - look and feel, content upkeep (OP website)
5. Administration - ordering equipment, photocopying, printing, expressions of interest, catering - practical equipment for sessions - WB markers, butcher paper, vivid pens etc.

It is a tight timeline, hence the organisation on the wiki.

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Wānaka (now cancelled)

This course aims to provide a guided and well supported overnight Wānaka for learners.
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• participate appropriately in an overnight Wānaka
• be familiar with powhiri and mihiwhakatau and mihihaere and the regional differences of these
• participate in a mihimihi
• experience and contribute appropriately to shared living (whakawhanaukataka)
  
  Date: Monday and Tuesday 6th & 7th April
  Venue: Two-day Workshop at Otakou Marae
  
  Contact EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

Designing Assessment

A one-day workshop and follow on task which works through the principles and practices of designing valid and relevant assessment tasks. This programme is suitable for both tutors and industry assessment designers.

Date: Wednesday 18th March
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
Venue: TBA

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz to enrol.

Flexible Learning (March)

Flexible Learning is a core course within the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Learning and Teaching Level 7 (GCTLT).

March 16 to June 26
This course enhances the understanding of flexible teaching and learning principles and processes, and their application to the design of flexible learning practices.

This is offered on-line with face-to-face workshops to be negotiated.

Contact EDCenquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.

Te Reo and Tikaka Maori for the Workplace (Level 4)

Te Reo and Tikaka Māori for the Workplace (Level 4)

Participants will have a good understanding of Te Reo me ōnā tikaka as it relates to use at work. Participants will gain a clear understanding of tikaka and kawa relevant to the workplace. While use and practice of Kai Tahu and tikaka will be used there will be discussion of the regional and dialectal differences.

There will be one face-to-face session per week (already started, enquiries still welcome)
Day: Thursdays 9.00am -10.00am
Venue: G201
Fee: $250.00 (approx.)

There will also be one Elluminate (computer conferencing) session each week:
Tuesdays from 9.00am - 10.00am

Contact EDCEnquiries@tekotago.ac.nz for more information or to enrol.