New publication: Developing online teaching in higher education: Global perspectives on continuing professional learning and development

Dianne Forbes (University of Waikato) and Richard Walker (University of York) are pleased to provide a new publication of interest to FLANZ members, Developing online teaching in higher education: Global perspectives on continuing professional learning and development, a collection of approaches designed to support continuing professional learning and development (CPLD) of online teachers.

As editors of the above volume, we are pleased to bring to the attention of FLANZ members a collection of approaches designed to support continuing professional learning and development (CPLD) of online teachers.

In the spirit of learning from the COVID-19 pandemic, the book is dedicated to the students and teachers who made the rapid transition to online learning during the pandemic, and to those who lead in this space. For FLANZ members, long accustomed to teaching and learning online, the pandemic was not necessarily a sudden pivot, but rather an opportunity to share and extend longstanding knowledge and experience of online education. Those with an interest in developing teachers’ capabilities as online instructors will likely find much interest within the 16 chapters.

The book is focused on online teaching in the higher education sector. However, readers can determine the extent to which developing teachers’ pedagogical and technical capabilities may be a similar challenge across all sectors of education. Continuing professional learning and development (CPLD) has never been more important, not only for teachers who are new to online teaching but also for experienced teachers seeking to refresh and extend our online teaching practices. There is no universally accepted approach to CPLD for online teaching and diverse methods are needed to address wide-ranging development requirements. In our book, we present a CPLD model to capture diverse sources of support and learning development, across institutional boundaries, within institutions, at programme team levels, and for individual teachers. We explore how CPLD provision can address multiple needs and how different sources of support can be effectively combined to provide a coherent experience.

 

CPLD ecological support model for online teaching

Our book presents a collection of perspectives from around the world on how educators have been supported to teach effectively online. Authors from nine countries across Asia, North America, South Asia, the Pacific and Western Europe, have contributed chapters to share their approaches to online teaching development. Each chapter addresses the central question of the book: What continuing professional learning and development (CPLD) opportunities do teachers require to help them to develop their online teaching practice?

We hope FLANZ members will consider the collective evidence from this volume to be a useful contribution to the conversation around effective and sustainable learning for online teachers. Of interest to readers will be:

  • institutional frameworks and toolkits for CPLD
  • peer support networks, communities of practice, and cross-cultural mentoring
  • implementation of professional accreditation pathways
  • open education initiatives, MOOCs and resources
  • learning from theory and experiences of staff from different institutions and disciplines worldwide.

Forbes, D. & Walker, R. (Eds.) (2022). Developing online teaching in higher education: Global perspectives on continuing professional learning and development. Springer https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-5587-7

 

Webinar: Equity and Inclusion in Flexible Learning (Part 2)

FLANZ will hold part two of the panel conversation ‘Equity and inclusion in flexible learning: Challenges across the sector’ and you are invited to this free webinar. Register for this free webinar on 5 April 2022, 2 – 3pm NZST. We are delighted to be talking again with Claire Amos (Albany Senior High School), Steve Leichtweis (University of Auckland), and Stephen Marshall (Victoria University of Wellington). The moderator will be Kwong Nui Sim (AUT).

Bringing different perspectives to the conversation, our panelists will critically discuss our current situation in education and look into the future. Where do they think we are going in Aotearoa New Zealand? What does the education sector need?

You can watch part one of this engaging conversation.

Newsletter Addendum

We have received a few notices since we emailed the August/September 2021 newsletter out to all members on the 31st August.
Here are some recently submitted updates.

Open Access Journals

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning (IRRODL) – Issue Vol 22 No3 (2021)

Webinars

 Transforming Assessment. Next session: 6 Oct 2021: Using video in assessment and feedback.
Two presentations:
  • “The impact and possibilities of video feedback in higher education – towards a model of care, trust, and social presence.”
  • “Video-enhanced dialogic assessment of teaching practice portfolios.”
    Further information and registration for this webinar: http://taw.fi/6oct2021

Ako Aotearoa . Professional Development September/October Series
Essentials | The what, how and why of teaching reading comprehension  9 Sept
Transform your learners from passive to active readers

Enhancing Pacific Cultural Capability  10 Sept
Engage with Pacific Island learners in a way that makes them the centre of learning

Keep learners engaged: plan great lessons online and offline  13 Sept
Plan an engaging, learner-centred teaching and learning  session that helps learners meet a set of SMART learning outcomes

Reading Toolbox | Teaching learners with dyslexia  1 Oct
Learn how you can support learners and guide them on the road to reading excellence

Bullyproofing the learner experience: A Toolkit for Educators  5 Oct
Apply two multi-use skills for effective de-escalation of bullying aimed at learners and/or tutors

Workplace Language, Literacy and Numeracy | Extending professional practice  8 Oct
Develop assessment and planning processes, and a range of instructional approaches, activities and resources

Co-operative learning | A teacher’s guide to working with groups  27 Oct
Introduces educators to the concepts and techniques of co-operative learning and addresses the practical problems that often occur

Call for Chapters

The Higher Education Teaching and Learning group is inviting chapter proposals on the topic, Worldviews and Values in Higher Education, for a forthcoming edited book by Emerald Group Publishing. Details regarding the book are available on the submission form at https://www.hetl.org/emerald-values-higher-education-submission-form/.

If you have notices that you would like included in the bi-monthly Newsletter please email them to admin@flanz.org.nz

2021 FLANZ Conference Presentations now available for Members

Screenshot of flanz2021 conference video page

Video recordings of many of the presentations and workshops delivered the 2021 FLANZ conference held at Victoria University of Wellington on the 14/15 April are now accessible for members. The video are hosted by ETV and have been linked to (and embedded) on a Members-Only page at: https://flanz.org.nz/membership/members-area/presentations-2021/ . This page is accessible from the public Proceedings Page and the Members Area.

2021 Conference Proceedings now available

Cover of 2021 Proceedings

The proceedings for the 2021 FLANZ conference held at Victoria University of Wellington on the 14/15 April have now been edited and are now available publicly. Accessible here – https://flanz.org.nz/professional-pathways/2021-conference-proceedings/– or by visiting the FLANZ exploring the options under the main menu item entitled ‘Conference’.

Congratulations 2021 FLANZ Award winners

The FLANZ Award

The FLANZ Award was shared between two equally deserving projects in 2021. As part of the Award recipients are asked to let FLANZ members know how the prize contributed to their research or professional development. We look forward to sharing that with you in the near future. Thank you to everyone who submitted.

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Reflecting on a new mode of FLANZ conference

Feedback from the FLANZ 2021Conference has been overwhelmingly positive, thank you. That said, there is still a lot we can do to improve.

Delegates have endorsed the blended approach to conferencing trialled at the FLANZ 2021 Conference.

Feedback from the conference survey has, overall, been very positive. That is not to say we got it right first time. There is much we can do to improve our communications and enhance the scope of the presentations.The most encouraging feedback has been the overwhelming endorsement of the blended conference mode. The approach, which brought together five venues across three online meeting spaces, was a hit with delegates. Feedback also indicates the MC, Greg Ward, was the special factor that brought the concept home. A key learning from this experience has been the importance of dedicated coordination and facilitation for each blended space.

Continue reading “Reflecting on a new mode of FLANZ conference”

FLANZ Annual General Meeting agenda and documents

The 2021 FLANZ AGM will be held on 15 April 2021 at 11:45. Location: Victoria University of Wellington, Kilburn campus. Room AMLT105. The meeting will also be accessible by by video conference.

The FLANZ Executive committee extends a warm welcome to FLANZ members to attend the 2021 Annual General Meeting.

Join us on 15 April, 2021 at 11:45am NZT

The meeting will be held at Victoria University of Wellington, Kilburn campus. Room AMLT105 and will be available for members to join through the Zoom room https://vuw.zoom.us/my/flanzstream1

Note that this Zoom room is integrated with the FLANZ Conference. When you join us don’t be alarmed if you find yourself enjoying the presentation that precedes the FLANZ AGM.

Meeting documents can be accessed here

We look forward to seeing you there.

Ralph Springett

President, FLANZ.

Asha Kanwar, keynote speaker, registration for satellite venues, final days of early bird pricing, notice of AGM.

The FLANZ 2021 Conference, in association with Massey University, is proud to introduce keynote speaker Professor Asha Kanwar, President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning.

Asha Kanwar: Flexible futures for education in a post-covid world 

Distance and online learning became the only means for many educational institutions to keep the doors of learning open during covid 19. For some, this was an entirely new experience and uncharted territory. In light of these experiences, what kind of flexible futures do we need so that no one is left behind?

Education must address the needs of society as a whole, with tangible positive impacts on the world. What can we do differently? A successful outcome of education today is the acquisition of skills and competencies. A flexible future would go beyond that to empowering individuals not just to be prepared for change but to also shape the course of that change. Nothing short of a radical change in mindset would lead to flexible futures. 

Registration for satellite venues now open.

Delegates are invited to register for attendance at satellite venues: Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Christchurch.

Once registered, delegates will receive confirmation and, closer to the event, we will be in touch to ensure you have the information you need. 

Final days of early bird pricing for FLANZ 2021 Conference 

Registration costs will go from $120 (2 days, online attendance) to $140 on 18 March 2021. Please let your network know. It’s just a month to the conference!

Notice of AGM and call for nominations 

FLANZ is calling for nominations for the following roles.

  • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Committee members (multiple)

Download the nomination form here.

Please forward your completed nomination form to FLANZ Secretary, Simon Atkinson simon.atkinson@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.

Please note:

  • If you have an interest we can help with a nominator and a seconder. All you need to do is put your name and contact details on the form, send it to us and we will get back to you.
  • Nominations must be with the Administrator by 01 April 2021.
  • To be elected to an executive position you must be at the AGM meeting (online or in person).

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of FLANZ

The AGM will be held online via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7891457533 on Thursday 12 April at 12:00 noon.

  1. Adoption of the minutes of the last Annual General Meeting of FLANZ.
  2. Adoption of the President’s Annual Report.
  3. Adoption of the Financial Report for the year ended 31 March 2021.
  4. Election of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and other elected members of the FLANZ executive.
  5. Appointment of the Auditor.
  6. Any other business.

Supporting documents will be circulated prior to, and available at, the meeting.

FLANZ webinar conversation: Open educational resources (OER)

Join Wayne Mackintosh, the founding director of the OER Foundation, Otago Polytechnic, for a rich discussion about how OERs could widen access to more affordable education.

Open Education Resources

Open educational resources (OER) are widely defined as freely accessible, openly licensed text, media, and other digital assets that can be used for teaching, learning, assessing and research purposes. OER are publicly accessible resources that anyone can use, re-mix, improve and redistribute under a range of licences. The OER movement has been historically motivated by supporting alternate approaches to extending access to education.

Introducing Wayne Mackintosh: Director, OER Foundation

This FLANZ webinar conversation will be with Wayne Mackintosh, the founding director of the OER Foundation headquartered at Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand. He is coordinating the establishment of the OERu, an international innovation partnership which aims to widen access to more affordable education for all. Wayne holds the UNESCO / ICDE Chair in OER at Otago Polytechnic and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the OER Foundation. He is a strategy innovator with a passion for open sourcing education.

Join us for a conversation with Wayne on Friday 26 March from 10:30-11:15 on ZOOM 

Wayne will be supported in this conversation by Dr Simon Paul Atkinson (Open Polytechnic). Please email any specific questions you would like Simon to ask Wayne  Simon.Atkinson@openpolytechnic.ac.nz

ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85676533585

No registration is required.