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FLANZ and the Association for Authentic, Experiential, and Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL) invite to this webinar with Mpho-Entle Modise and Norm Vaughan. When: 20 May 2026, 9am NZSTWhere: Online in Zoom Registration is open for this free webinar. Abstract In a world where technology evolves faster than curricula can keep up, students need more than technical…
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The Flexible Learning Association of New Zealand (FLANZ) is proud to announce the public release of our latest advocacy paper, “Enhancing Education Access in the New Zealand Schooling Sector Through Online Networked Learning” This critical document was initiated as part of the International Council for Distance Education (ICDE) Global Advocacy Campaign and is supported by…
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Ako Aotearoa has made a significant contribution to tertiary education in Aotearoa New Zealand, developing a rich body of research, guides, tools, and sector insights. While Ako Aotearoa’s operations have now concluded, its online resources will remain available on ako.ac.nz until 31 December 2026. To help sustain access to this valuable body of work, FLANZ…
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FLANZ and Otago Polytechnic are proud to announce that the FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata, will be held 07-09 October at the Otago Polytechnic Ōtepoti (Dunedin) campus. The FLANZ Conference 2026: He Tāngata, provides an opportunity for the education community to come together in-person, share ideas and showcase recent innovations and developments in learning and…
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You might be excused for feeling deluged with information about AI and its implications for education in 2025. So, the holidays could be an opportune time to go back and review some of the sources that have escaped your notice. ATAIN (Aotearoa Tertiary AI Network) has been gathering resources from members of the network –…
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At the recent ICDE 2025 World Conference Education Policy Forum in New Zealand, Aotearoa, FLANZ joined forces with ACODE and ODLAA to represent Oceania’s voice on the future of Open, Distance, and Flexible Learning (ODFL). Our shared mission: enabling Ako for all. Through the ICDE Oceania Global Advocacy Campaign, with support from the University of…
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This book invites teachers, teacher educators, researchers, administrators, and policymakers to explore online teacher education and engage in critical conversations about enhancing teacher education in virtual settings. If you are interested in potentially publishing in this book, please complete the form here: Abstract Submission form – Fill in form Book Title: Global Perspectives on Online Teacher EducationSeries: International and…
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Two New Zealand researchers who specialise in assessment are conducting an international survey of ODFL institutions at the post-secondary level, to find out what assessment types are currently in use in this sector of education, and how the assessments are produced. The survey is open from now until Sunday 4th January 2026 and the results…
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The recent meeting of the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign, Oceania task force took place on 25 September 2025. The themes for discussion were inclusivity, scalability, and sustainability in education, the three central terms for the advocacy campaign. The presenters were Dr. Rajni Chand, University of the South Pacific (USP), Task Force Lead for the Oceania…
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Register for a special in-person event at the the 30th ICDE World Conference 2025. The event is open to PhD/EdD level students and researchers studying inclusive education taking place on 10 November 0900 – 1700 at Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.
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The Aotearoa Tertiary AI Network (ATAIN) community of practice came together for its inaugural hui on Friday, 26th September, marking an exciting milestone for tertiary education in Aotearoa. Following an introduction by the ATAIN Steering Group and FLANZ President, the participants joint four lively break-out room discussions. They focused on the priorities for NZ tertiary…
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This research seeks to understand how perceptions and misconceptions shape experiences and attitudes toward online education, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era. By participating in this study, you will contribute to a broader effort to inform institutional policies and instructional strategies that support effective and inclusive online learning environments.
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This report is a follow-up to the Tuia Te Hononga Tāngata, Tuia Te Hononga Ao: Taking the Pulse of Distance Learning in Aotearoa New Zealand national study examining distance learning activity in New Zealand’s schools sector. It examines the historical period from 2019-2022 to understand the pandemic’s impact on traditional distance education practices. This research…
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Seeking feedback from experts in post-secondary education. The ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign (GAC) is a strategic initiative to influence policies, practices, and public perceptions in support of inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education. We invite you to provide us with your insights relating to that in vocational and higher education. The survey questions ask for your…
