Past professional development updates
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An introduction to Dyslexia | Supporting learners to achieve their potential
Ako Aotearoa Short Online Course
Develop skills and knowledge to recognise and support tertiary learners with dyslexia and other learning differences.
ePosts Online | Enhancing tertiary learning and teaching through technology
Ako Aotearoa Workshop
Supporting new tertiary teachers and experienced teachers, keen to investigate and implement innovative learning technologies.
Safety & Wellbeing Staff Training (2019)
Online self-paced
Learn about Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace and your responsibilities. Required for all staff.
Learner Capability Tool - Information and Training
Workshop offered regularly Aug - Nov
Find out more about the I Am Capable tool and how to use it
Learning in a Digital Age
Online, cohort-based
Free online course to build the digital literacies needed to succeed with learning on the internet.
Fire Warden Training
Workshop offered regularly
Training for OP staff who have been assigned as Fire Wardens for their area.
Improve team dynamics and effectiveness
Online self-paced
Explore strategies and techniques to improve your teamwork skills.
Treaty of 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 March, May, August, November
This is for staff who are required to investigate accidents or incidents within their schools or service areas.
Harassment and Bullying Prevention
Workshops in April, June, September, December
A workshop for all staff, exploring bullying and harassment, policy and laws, and combating unwanted behaviour in the workplace.
Manual Handling Awareness
Workshops in February, May, August, October
Increase awareness and understanding of manual handling activities and preventing injuries.
Hazard Identification
Workshops in February, May, 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.
Pacific Cultural Centredness Pathway
Ako Aotearoa Workshop
Build confidence to better support and engage with your Pacifika learners through this workshop.
Personal Wellbeing
Browse a selection of Personal Wellbeing self-directed courses and tutorials from Lynda.com.
Personal Leadership
A selection of Personal Leadership self-directed courses and tutorials from Lynda.com.
Māori Strategic Framework
Online self-paced
An introduction to the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) and how staff are implementing the priorities of the framework.
Researcher Capability Development
Research Ethics Training
Online self-paced
Gain an introductory understanding to different aspects of research ethics through this series of online modules.
Working Under the Rainbow - LGBTTIF Awareness Training
Online self-paced
Increase your awareness and support for an inclusive and safe workplace for Rainbow staff.
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.
Growing numeracy: Building confidence with numbers
Online facilitated course
External Event
Discover skills and resources to help learners overcome numeracy limitations. Hosted by Ako Aotearoa.
Introduction to Computer Security
Online self-paced
Increase your computer and internet security with strong passwords and awareness of online threats.
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.
Educational Technology
ePortfolio Training | Educational Technology Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn what ePortfolios are and how you can use them for your learners and yourself.