Connect Week
Week 4, Term 3, 2023
7th - 10th August
Connect Week is a chance for teachers to attend a short professional development session of their choice and to connect with teachers from other schools. Principals have agreed to limit other school meetings that week so that the PLD session should replace something else, rather than add to workload.
Registration is essential for these workshops. You may register for as many workshops as you like.
Monday 7th August 2023
Two sessions start at 3:30pm, please be ready 5 min prior.
Chat GPT and More. AI Tools for Teachers
Join the pre-recorded workshop, "Chat GPT and More: AI Tools for Teachers," where cutting-edge artificial intelligence meets the world of education! As technology continues to reshape the learning landscape, educators need to harness the power of AI to engage students, streamline administrative tasks, and personalize the learning experience. In this interactive session, we'll explore how Chat GPT, a powerful language model, can revolutionize classroom interactions, provide instant feedback, and foster creative thinking.
Discover a range of AI-driven teaching tools and techniques to enhance student outcomes and optimize your teaching approach. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher or new to AI, this workshop promises valuable insights and hands-on experiences to elevate your teaching game to the next level! Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of the AI revolution in education.
Developing a Student-Centered Literacy Approach: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Futures
In this pre recorded workshop, we delve into the transformative power of a student-centered literacy approach, where students become the central focus of the learning process. Join us as we explore innovative strategies to ignite a lifelong love for reading and writing, nurturing curious minds and fostering critical thinking skills.
Throughout the session, educators will discover the art of tailoring instruction to individual student needs, interests, and abilities, creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all. Learn how to leverage technology and diverse resources to support personalized learning journeys and unlock each student's unique potential.
Navigating New Educational Requirements: A Strategic Planning Speed Date
Attention boards and senior leaders in education! This pre recorded update equips you to tackle the latest educational requirements effectively.
Our methodical approach empowers you to analyse and integrate new regulations, curricula, and best practices with precision.
Beginners Introduction to Using AI in Education
Facilitator:
Di Giraud
Venue:
TBC
Are you curious about AI and how it can enhance your teaching and learning? Join Di for an interactive session where you will explore some basic AI concepts and tools that you can use in your classroom.
This session is designed for 20 educators who have little understanding and no prior experience with AI and want to discover its concepts for education.
Tuesday 8th August 2023
All sessions start at 3:45pm, please be ready 5 min prior.
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Ngā Kawatau me ngā Kawatau/Te Tauihu
Facilitators:
Vanya George
Venue:
TBC
Launched at the education symposium in 2022, this is an opportunity to unpack Ngā kawatau, ask questions and look into ways Ngā Kawatau could be/have been given life in schools.
Vanya explores how Ngā Kawatau me ngā Kawatau - the aspirations and expectations of our community - shape the education, culture and language revitalisation of Te Tauihu. Drawing on the insights and experiences of our eight iwi in the top of the South Island, who formed Te Kāhui Mātauranga o Te Tauihu, share their stories, values and vision for the future.
Within School Teachers Celebration & Reflection Session
Facilitator:
Justine McDonald
Venue:
Waimea Intermediate
As part of our professional development, we have scheduled a session for all WSTs in the Waimea Kāhui to catch up and celebrate the achievements of our colleagues. This is a mandatory session that will help you to share your experiences, learn from others, and reflect on the impact of your initiatives in your schools. You will also have a chance to discuss challenges and opportunities for WSTs for the rest of the year. This session is a valuable opportunity for you to connect and collaborate with your peers.
Wednesday 9th of August 2023
All sessions start at 3:45pm, please be ready 5 min prior.
Learn how to engage Generation Z students - in particular Māori students and whanau - in future focussed education. Janelle will share what works, based on relevant research and also through the story of her own son in the NZ education system.
Computational Thinking is becoming an increasingly important skill in our increasingly digital world. At school computational thinking plays a part in the NZC in both Digital Technologies and Mathematics.
This workshop will give an overview of computational thinking in the Digital Technologies curriculum and how this integrates with Mathematics.
Teachers of all levels welcome. Classroom based content will be most useful for teachers over transition points of Years 5-10.
Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho
Facilitators:
Vanya George
Venue:
Waimea College Staffroom
Join us for a special event where you can listen to the stories and legends of Kurahaupō, the ancestral waka that brought many of our tūpuna to Aotearoa.
Learn about the history and culture of the people who trace their whakapapa to this waka, and how their experiences shaped our area. Make connections to the Aotearoa Histories in Schools curriculum into your teaching practice and see examples of how other educators have done so successfully.
Trauma and Education: Strategies for Educators
Facilitator:
Freya Hogarth
Principal Wakefield School
Venue:
TBC
There are students in our classrooms who have experienced some form of trauma, such as abuse, neglect, violence, or loss. These traumatic experiences can affect their learning, behaviour, and well-being. As educators, we play a vital role in helping these students heal and thrive, but not have the knowledge or skills to do so effectively.
This workshop looks at helping teachers understand and give strategies.
· What trauma is and how it affects the brain and body.
· How to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
· How to enhance student outcomes through trauma-informed strategies
· How to take care of yourself and prevent fatigue.
Thursday 10th August 2023
Pathway session starts at 3:45pm, please be ready 5 min prior. Online sessions at 3:30
Building Learning Pathways for Literacy and Numeracy: A Kāhui Ako Initiative
The Waimea Kāhui Ako is launching an exciting initiative to establish learning pathways for literacy and numeracy that span across all year levels, from primary to secondary. This project aims to build shared understanding and expectations among all schools in the Kāhui Ako, and to align them with the new curriculum and the Common Practice Model.
This session is crucial for principals, curriculum leaders and teachers who are part of this collaborative effort.
NCEA Implementation Subject Specific
Facilitator:
NCEA Implementation Facilitators - Languages
Venue:
Online Teams Call for all Areas
Except for Maths Curriculum Venue:
Waimea College Staffroom
Tailored subject-specific support for preparing for the 2024 NCEA Level 1 changes for Languages.
In this session, an NCEA Implementation facilitator will provide key information to help secondary teachers in planning this curriculum subject area.
There will also be a following Q & A session where teachers can ask questions and discuss their concerns.
Links to these calls will be sent to those who register prior to the call.
If you are planning to join the call as a team, it is still helpful for each teacher to register prior.
Maths curriculum will be held at Waimea College Staffroom with Rachel Cookson being available to lead that session in person.