NetNZ Teaching: Foundations

Course Overview

This is a short microcredentialed programme which introduces participants to teaching in a networked environment.

How do you teach in a fully online environment? How does it work? How can I approach it? What works well? These are some of the key questions this short course aims to answer.

The programmes introduces teachers/kaiako to the values that underpin all NetNZ programmes: Ako; Whanaungatanga; Mahi ngātahi; and Manaakitanga and the principles that enable these values - Emergent Design, Community and Connectedness, and Learner Centredness. To consider how these provide the foundations for online communities of learners where all ākonga have agency and 'voice', their culture and 'identity' is valued and supported, and they grow as confident lifelong learners.

Ako ngātahi auaha - what will this mean for you, your ākonga and NetNZ programmes you teach?

Participants will be supported in an environment that mirrors how we approach networked education. The course will evolve with the group using an emergent design approach and work in blocks of two weeks. This will include some synchronous sessions.

The Teacher

Sue Kim

8Students 35 Courses

Sue Kim has been teaching Korean, Japanese, and Digital Technology in New Zealand for over 20 years. She is originally from Busan, Korea, but has been living in New Zealand since 1996. Ms. Kim is a Martial Arts expert and is experienced in Kung Fu, Tae-Kwon-Do, and is currently training in Karate on a regular basis as well as competing, judging, and refereeing at National competitions. She also loves tramping, walking, and running.

Secondary Teacher

Darren Sudlow

0Students 11 Courses

Darren Sudlow has been teaching History, Classical Studies and Philosophy online for the last ten years. He is a member of the NetNZ leadership team and is registered as a teacher with Ashburton College. While not his major, philosophy was a minor focus at University and the Socratic Dialogues a key part of his Classical Studies course over the last few years. He is enjoying offering the first online Philosophy course for secondary age learners in New Zealand. Mr Sudlow has played football since he was eight years old and is a passionate supporter of Ipswich Town Football Club.