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Critical Risk Training for Leaders
Workshop
Gain an introduction into critical risks at OP. Specifically for Leaders.
Hui Tūhoto 2022
Weekly online forum
Join this community to kōrero about learning and teaching practice.
Safety Culture Workshop for Leaders
Workshop
For OP Leaders: Strengthen our safety culture through our values and making safe choices
Learn Te Reo Māori Online Workshops
Facilitated online workshops
Hosted by ACE Aotearoa
Explore basic Te Reo Māori and learn about concepts of Te Ao Māori for Adult Educators.
Visiting Retirement and the Age of Discovery
Workshop
Explore the opportunities for the Age of Discovery .. the retirement years.
Working Under the Rainbow Awareness Sessions
Facilitated online workshops
Hosted by Rainbow Tick
Learn more about Rainbow diversity and inclusion in an open, friendly, non-judgemental setting.
Hui Fono Regional Online Workshops
Facilitated online workshops
Hosted by ACE Aotearoa
Learn about Māori and Pasifika cultural practices and knowledge, and its application to teaching and learning practices.
Enhancing Māori Cultural Capability
Ako Aotearoa videos and resources
Online
Resources to help teachers and support staff build knowledge, confidence and cultural capability.
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Workshops in March, July, September, November
This 2 day workshop will explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, participatory process.
Educational Technology
Orientation and Assisting Students | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn about administering and creating Moodle LMS courses, and assisting students in getting started.
Educational Technology
Before Delivery | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Prepare the administration aspects of a course before delivery, including enrolling students, staff roles, and quality and usability checks
Educational Technology
During Delivery | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Gain insight into learner engagement and progress in Moodle with reports, discussion forums, marking workflow and gradebook.
The OP Way
Workshops in February, May, August, October
A half day welcome to all new OP employees to help you see your role within the bigger picture.
Accident Investigation Training
Workshops in May & August
This is for staff who are required to investigate accidents or incidents within their schools or service areas.
Manual Handling Awareness
Workshops in March & August
Increase awareness and understanding of manual handling activities and preventing injuries.
Hazard Identification
Workshops in March, June, August, October
Find out how to identify and manage hazards in the workplace including Vault reporting and follow up on controls.
Educational Technology
Resources, Learning and Assessment Activities | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn how to add and use learning activities, resources, assessment types and Turnitin (plagiarism and grading tool).
Educational Technology
Course Administration Basics | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Find out how to add images (with attribution), add activities and resources, and use editing tools, blocks and groups.
Educational Technology
Copyright and Open Educational Resources | Moodle Training Suite
Online self-paced
Learn about copyright, creative commons, attribution and OERs when creating Moodle courses.
GDTE
Designing Effective Assessment
Workshop
Gain skills in designing and implementing robust and authentic assessment.
Tikanga Māori in the Organisation
Explore tikaka Māori concepts in our unique Bicultural workplace here at Otago Polytechnic.
GDTE
Fundamentals of Tertiary Teaching and Learning
Workshop
Examine core concepts and develop knowledge and skills necessary for beginning teaching practice.
GDTE
Designing for Learning Success
Workshop
An introduction to designing inclusive, effective and sustainable learning and teaching.
Learner Capability Framework - Staff Help Desk
Workshop
Find out more about the I Am Capable tool and how to use it
Performance Reviews for Individuals - What do they mean for me?
Online self-paced
Find out about performance review and how it supports your development/success in your role at OP.
DiversityWorksNZ Webinar Recordings
Diversity Works NZ
Hear from NZ business and academic thought-leaders discussing diversity and inclusion after the disruption of Covid-19
Fire Warden/Building Warden Refresher Training
Workshop offered regularly
Refresher course for existing Emergency Wardens
Free Online Privacy Courses
Online self-paced
Free courses covering the basics about privacy protections and obligations
Stress Prevention and Management
Online self-paced
Identify stress, body reactions, symptoms and what to do to overcome your stress.
Mentoring in Education
Ako Aotearoa Short Course
Online
Learn the theory and practical skills of effective mentoring
Performance Review and Performance Management Training for Leaders
Workshop
For leaders who manage people. Discover an open and supportive environment that grows our people, and manage issues effectively/positively.
Career Management and Developing your Portfolio - Sessions for Staff
Workshop 17/02/2021
Career development
Harassment and Bullying Prevention Training for Staff
Online self-paced
Providing a safe environment in which all staff and students are treated with respect and dignity.
Professional Boundaries as an Academic
Workshop
Gain strategies for maintaining professional boundaries
Enhancing Pacific Cultural Capability
Ako Aotearoa videos and resources
Online
Resources to help teachers and support staff build knowledge, confidence and cultural capability.
Communication Skills Series
Online self-paced
Develop your communication skills and interpersonal influence.
Computer Health and Safety
Online self-paced
Learn how to prevent pain and discomfort from computer use. Required for all staff.
Time Management
Online self-paced
We all have the same 24 hours in a day - discover how you can make the most of your time.
Educational Technology
After Delivery | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn about how to back up a course, remove students and reset the course, ready for the next occurrence.
GoodYarn Workshop
Workshop offered regularly
Getting people talking about mental health - oranga korero.
Educational Technology
Moodle Templates | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Easily edit and modify the Programme and Blended Course Templates, to meet learning and teaching requirements.
Te Reo Māori for the Workplace
Workshops
Gain confidence in using Te Reo Maori in a workplace situation.
