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Ako Aotearoa professional learning for educators and support kaimahi
Online short courses and workshops
Building educational capability for learner success
Working Under the Rainbow Awareness Sessions
Online self-paced
Increase your awareness and support for an inclusive and safe workplace for Rainbow staff.
GDTE
Facilitating Digital Learning
Workshop
Develop digital facilitation and learning design skills to promote and support learning engagement.
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
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.
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.
GDTE
Facilitating Learning Success
Workshop
Explore learning and teaching strategies to sustainably facilitate inclusive learning environments.
Tikanga Māori in the Organisation
Explore tikaka Māori concepts in our unique Bicultural workplace here at Otago Polytechnic.
Māori Strategic Framework
Online self-paced
An introduction to the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) and how staff are implementing the priorities of the framework.
GDTE
Literacy and Numeracy for Learning
Workshop
Explore learners’ literacy and numeracy capabilities, and relevant methods to support learning.
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
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
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 Māori Cultural Capability
Ako Aotearoa videos and resources
Online
Resources to help teachers and support staff build knowledge, confidence and cultural capability.
Enhancing Pacific Cultural Capability
Ako Aotearoa videos and resources
Online
Resources to help teachers and support staff build knowledge, confidence and cultural capability.
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.
Computer Health and Safety
Online self-paced
Learn how to prevent pain and discomfort from computer use. Required for all staff.
HR Institute of NZ Webinars
HRNZ Webinar Series
Online
A range of PD opportunities covering positive psychology, leadership, performance conversations and more.
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.
GoodYarn Workshop
Workshop offered regularly
Getting people talking about mental health - oranga korero.
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.
Te Reo Māori for the Workplace
Workshops
Gain confidence in using Te Reo Maori in a workplace situation.
