MoE Web Access ClassificationsMoE Classification 1
MoE Classification 2
MoE Classification 3
MoE Classification 4
No Access is where no part of the paper or course is accessible online.
Web-Supported is where a paper or course provides students access to limited online materials and resources. Access is optional, as online participation is likely to be a minor component of study.
Web-Enhanced is where a paper or course expects students to access online materials and resources. Access is expected, as online participation is likely to make a major contribution to study.
Web-Based is where a paper or course requires students to access the accompanying online materials and resources.Access is required, as online participation is required.
Pilot aims
• Collaboration between campuses – students forums, chat
• Co-teaching - development and delivery - video conferencing, MS Lync
• Access a wider range of digital resources – YouTube, private VHS collections, primary research
• Student creation of assessment artefacts eg video of own performances - strong performance component in Te Puoro paper
• Ease of assessment submission for some struggling with literacy – video performances, oral presentations
• Enrich student learning experience, improve engagement
• Convenience and flexibility• Take the learning to the community• Improve 21st century skills• Reduce the digital divide• Attract more students
Benefits- interview
• The ability to continue with studies on the bus, at home with sick children or away at whānau hui
• The fact that the tablets literally replaced the need for a laptop and camera
• The ability to keep up with the tutor, instantly find information online and answer any questions
Issues- interview
• Training• Security• Wireless connectivity glitches• Need for USB port• Unable to purchase the tablet
Pre Tablets80% of paper delivered via lectures
Tutor demonstrated use of instruments
Students loaned CDs of waiata from library
Tutor felt in control, students relied on tutor
Post Tablets50% of paper delivered via lectures
Students also searched internet to watch professionals play same instruments
“We recorded other people singing and performing the waiata on our tablets, or downloaded videos from Youtube to get the correct actions”
Tutor felt redundant, students took control of their own learning
Mobile fits with Maori pedagogy
• Te Uranga Waka and Te Whatukura already collaborate well – mobile technology allowed more of it.
• Collaborative mobile learning aligns well with Maori pedagogical concepts such as ako, kanohi ki te kanohi, and holistic learning
• It’s fun!
• Co-designed and delivered by experienced Maori teachers
• Immersive environment – living, working marae
• Learner-centred, personalised mobile devices
What next?Infrastructure
• Tablets for all students - increase accessibility to mobile tech for students who may not be able to afford them
• Regulations around fees, equipment, insurance• Bring Your Own devices• Internet speed• Wireless stability
What next?Students
• Reflection, curation, collection of performances, documentation of learning journey, co-construction of knowledge, portfolios – Google sites
• Collaboration – Facebook page well utilised by students – take some learning to Facebook? MS Lync for students in the pipeline
• Continue to improve engagement, retention and academic results
What next? Teachers
• Continue on journey – exploring blended, Maori, mobile, collaborative, constructivist, student-centred learning and teaching
• Teaching portfolios – Google sites• Community of practice, co-teaching and research
opportunities• Efficiencies for teachers – reduce time spent in
content transfer and repetition• Increased EFTS• Continuing language and cultural revitalisation
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