Past professional development updates
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Stress Prevention and Management
Online self-paced
Identify stress, body reactions, symptoms and what to do to overcome your stress.
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.
Free Online Privacy Courses
Online self-paced
Free courses covering the basics about privacy protections and obligations
DiversityWorksNZ Webinar Recordings
Diversity Works NZ
Hear from NZ business and academic thought-leaders discussing diversity and inclusion after the disruption of Covid-19
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.
Communication Skills Series
Online self-paced
Develop your communication skills and interpersonal influence.
Career Planning
Online self-paced
Explore your career pathway and get where you want to be in your life professionally and personally.
Literacy and Numeracy
Numeracy Toolbox | Fractions, decimals, percentages and proportional thinking
Ako Aotearoa
Workshop & Online options
Designed to develop your understanding of proportional reasoning and how to teach it.
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 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 February, April, July, October
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, November
Increase awareness and understanding of manual handling activities and preventing injuries.
Hazard Identification
Workshops in January, April, July, 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.
Pacific Cultural Centredness Pathway
Ako Aotearoa
Workshop & Online options
Build confidence to better support and engage with your Pacifika learners through this workshop.
Literacy and Numeracy
Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool
Ako Aotearoa
Workshop & Online options
An introduction to the national literacy and numeracy assessment tool (LNAAT).
Tikanga Māori in the Organisation
Explore tikaka Māori concepts in our unique Bicultural workplace here at Otago Polytechnic.
Personal Wellbeing
Browse a selection of Personal Wellbeing self-directed courses and tutorials from LinkedIn Learning.
Personal Leadership
A selection of Personal Leadership self-directed courses and tutorials from LinkedIn Learning.
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.
Improve team dynamics and effectiveness
Online self-paced
Explore strategies and techniques to improve your teamwork skills, from LinkedIn Learning.
Emergency Warden Training
Workshop offered regularly
Training for OP staff who are Emergency Wardens for their area.
Leaders growing leaders
Ako Aotearoa Short Course
Online
Interactive workshop to enhance your leadership practices, and grow leadership capability and capacity in yourself and others.
Learner Capability Framework - Staff Help Desk
Workshop
Find out more about the I Am Capable tool and how to use it
Safety & Wellbeing Warrant of Fitness (2020)
Online self-paced
Learn about Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace and your responsibilities. Required for all staff.
ePosts Online | Enhancing tertiary learning and teaching through technology
Ako Aotearoa Short Course
Online
Supporting new tertiary teachers and experienced teachers, keen to investigate and implement innovative learning technologies.
Literacy and Numeracy
Workplace Language, Literacy and Numeracy
Ako Aotearoa
Workshop & Online options
Equipping workplace LLN tutors with skills for designing and delivering effective, contextualised instruction.
Literacy and Numeracy
An introduction to Dyslexia | Supporting learners to achieve their potential
Ako Aotearoa Short Course
Online
Develop skills and knowledge to recognise and support learners with dyslexia and other learning differences.
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.
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.
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.
Assessment and Moderation
Effective Assessment that supports Learning
Ako Aotearoa Short Course
Online
Develop assessment design skills and create valid, reliable, flexible and fair assessments.
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.
Te Reo Māori for the Workplace
Workshops
Gain confidence in using Te Reo Maori in a workplace situation.