Christchurch Regional PLD Event

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St Andrew's College - 347 Papanui Road, Christchurch Canterbury

Regional Events

NZGTTA and DTTA PLD One Day Event - Kanohi ki te kanohi l Face to face.

Registration in STAC Chapel

Join NZGTTA and DTTA to explore pathways and the significant learning in Technology. These practical, hands-on workshops are designed to enable discussions about what the knowledge and learning could look like at each level. Plus, new learnings to support the refinement of learning and assessment programs for NCEA L1 subjects. This event is free and includes morning tea and lunch and will be held on Saturday 7th June from 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Sessions for this event

DVC - AFTERNOON - Generating Design Ideas (divergent thinking)
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Generating design ideas (divergent thinking) that use design knowledge and visual communication skills. Developing and representing design outcomes through building design knowledge and visual communication skills.

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DVC - MORNING - Developing Designs
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
Developing designs in DVC Design development is the heart of DVC where students imagine, create, and refine designs that resonate with people’s needs. In this workshop we will focus on strengthening teaching approaches for design development. We’ll cover the DVC learning journey for Year 9 to Year 13, with a spotlight on Year 11 learning and AS92002 (Develop design ideas informed by consideration of people). We will cover: Progression of DVC learning from Y9-13 Teaching and learning underlying AS92002 (Develop design ideas informed by consideration of people) Extending these skills into Y12-13 (L2 and 3 standards) Through some hands-on activities and collaborative discussion, we'll explore visual techniques and design thinking approaches that help students to develop their designs successfully.

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MPT - AFTERNOON - Materials Experimentation
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Materials Experimentation In this hands-on workshop, you will explore different natural dyes for timber and yarn. Working with a starting brief, breakdown the concepts for teaching and learning, experiment with how dyes can be used to transform materials, and push the boundaries of colour. The focus is on experimentation; discover new methods and refine your process to achieve creative outcomes. This workshop is designed to support the teaching and learning connections, and possible student evidence towards MPT 92013, 1.2 standard. Connections to junior technology programmes for progression to senior MPT programmes will also be covered.

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FOOD - MORNING - Materials and Techniques: What is evidence?
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
A mixture of practical and theory, this workshop is focused on helping teachers with evidence collection during a student's learning journey. Roll up your sleeves and participate in some hands-on learning through a range of practical activities. Record your evidence then use it to test against your attributes and further develop your specifications. Some practical ideas you can use to support students in your classroom and an opportunity to ask questions and make connections in your own teaching practice. This workshop is designed to support teaching and learning in MPT with particular connections to AS92013 (1.2) and AS92015 (1.4) as well as junior technology program links in a Food | Processing context. You will need your phone/iPad and the ability to download/upload. Please install Google Keep prior to the session and link it to you SCHOOL EMAIL. (Please email if you need help with this step)

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NZGTTA - Discussion Pannels Q&A - Optional 3rd Workshop @3:30 - All welcome
Jun 7, 2025, 3:30:00 PM
This session will take place after the afternoon workshop for anyone interested. This is a not selectable option. Come join the presenters and other delegates for a Q&A session, discussions and advice, ideas and support with your current teaching & learning programs. Share ideas, collaborate and leave with a plan that will have positive impact for your learners.
DTTA: MORNING - AI Framework
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
Join Andrew Churches for this webinar discussing and exploring the AI framework developed alongside Chris Cormack, Kai Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, who guided us step by step to support schools in integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. It was created through a wānanga with representatives from: NZGTTA, Catalyst IT, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Ministry of Education, University of Canterbury, St John’s College, Levin Intermediate School, Hillcrest High School, Teacher Development Aotearoa, AUT, Queen Margaret College, AcademyEx, IRCAI Fellow, Westlake Girls High School, Massey University. This framework provides a structured approach to understanding AI, its applications, and how it can be used effectively in education. There are also a wide variety of tools to support all stakeholders in education. In this presentation, DTTA will present the journey and framework and invite insights, feedback, and discussion. This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI in schools, ensuring the framework and tools to meet the diverse needs of teachers and learners across Aotearoa.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

DTTA: AFTERNOON - Managing Project-Based Learning in Years 11–13 Without Being an Expert in Every Area of Digital Technologies
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
In this workshop, we will explore how to effectively manage project-based learning across Years 11, 12, and 13, even when you're not a specialist in all areas of Digital Technologies. We’ll break down the key concepts of "design" and "development of an outcome" to clarify expectations for both teachers and students. The session will also look at how this programme of learning flows into the level 2 and 3 external assessments (91899 and 91909), offering practical advice, resources, and examples to help you guide students towards success across a wide range of project types.

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MPT - MORNING - BCITO Workshop
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
BCITO will have a presence at each event with a workshop/information slot as well as supporting with merchandise. Support for people delivering Bcats programs in school, and pathways post-secondary.

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DTTA - FULL DAY - Electronics: Project based for Y12 & 13 (FULL DAY)
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
Project-based learning - Working with your students to have them develop a large-scale web application / database-backed website, across 2 terms, for 14 credits (media, db and programming) using Flask, Python, HTML, CSS, maybe some JS, and SQLite

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DTTA: MORNING - Godot
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
This hands-on workshop is your entry point into Godot, the free and open-source game engine that's taking classrooms by storm. We'll explore the core tools and workflows in Godot, from 2D scene building to scripting with GDScript. Whether you're brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, you'll leave with practical knowledge you can apply straight away—and a game prototype to build on! Perfect for educators and creators wanting to bring real-world game development into the classroom.

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DTTA: AFTERNOON - HCI
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
An interactive workshop unpacking the key content and expectations of AS92006 in the NCEA Digital Technologies curriculum. This session will provide a practical dive into Nielsen’s Heuristics for User Interface Design, explore how to integrate mātāpono Māori into the design process meaningfully, and showcase resources available through Techquity to support student learning. We’ll also break down the exam structure, offering insights and strategies to help your students succeed. Ideal for teachers looking to deepen their understanding, gather resources, and confidently support their learners through this standard.

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DTTA: MORNING - Scholarship
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
The new Digital Technologies Scholarship for 2025 looks quite different to the generic technology scholarship. In this workshop we'll unpack the Assessment Specifications and the sample exam and look at what we can do to prepare our students for this three-hour exam in November.

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DTTA: AFTERNOON - Developing a Y9/Y10 programme (DT context but suitable for all Technology subject contexts)
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Looking to breathe new life into your junior Digital Technologies programme? This hands-on workshop is designed to refresh and review your year 9 and 10 courses. We'll explore creative ways to design a future-focused course that align with the Digital Technologies Progress Outcomes, while keeping student engagement at the heart of learning. Discover fresh topic ideas, delve into design thinking strategies, and explore classroom-tested resources to support your teaching. We'll unpack how to structure a cohesive course, design effective marking rubrics, and integrate student self-assessment practices that foster learner agency and reflection.

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DTTA: AFTERNOON - Canterbury programming competition at UC
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Join Steve Rodkiss at the University of Canterbury as the Canterbury programming competition is on. He will show you how it works and then walk teachers through the programming problems.

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DVC - MORNING - NAA (National Assessment Advisor) workshop
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
Attendees to these workshops will gain great benefit for their teaching and assessment of their L1 DVC learning and assessment programs. They will gain confidence in making assessment judgements of their student's evidence and will benefit from understanding the nature of the evidence required for the standards and the grade level step ups through analysis of the Standards and the explanatory notes. These workshops will complement the other available workshops where the significant learning is the focus and practical examples of what that looks like in practice are given.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

MPT - MORNING - NAA (National Assessment Advisor) workshop
Jun 7, 2025, 9:30:00 AM
Attendees to these workshops will gain great benefit for their teaching and assessment of their MPT learning and assessment programs. They will gain confidence in making assessment judgements of their student's evidence and will benefit from understanding the nature of the evidence required for the standards and the grade level step ups through analysis of the Standards and the explanatory notes. These workshops will complement the other available workshops where the significant learning is the focus and practical examples of what that looks like in practice are given.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

DVC - AFTERNOON - NAA (National Assessment Advisor) workshop
Jun 7, 2025, 12:30:00 PM
Attendees to these workshops will gain great benefit for their teaching and assessment of their L1 DVC learning and assessment programs. They will gain confidence in making assessment judgements of their student's evidence and will benefit from understanding the nature of the evidence required for the standards and the grade level step ups through analysis of the Standards and the explanatory notes. These workshops will complement the other available workshops where the significant learning is the focus and practical examples of what that looks like in practice are given.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

MPT - AFTERNOON - NAA (National Assessment Advisor) workshop
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Attendees to these workshops will gain great benefit for their teaching and assessment of their MPT learning and assessment programs. They will gain confidence in making assessment judgements of their student's evidence and will benefit from understanding the nature of the evidence required for the standards and the grade level step ups through analysis of the Standards and the explanatory notes. These workshops will complement the other available workshops where the significant learning is the focus and practical examples of what that looks like in practice are given.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

Enamelling - AFTERNOON - Workspace Studios
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Torch Fired Enamels: This session involves an hour at Workspace studios where you will learn about the process of torch fired enamel, with an interactive demonstration. This session will cover Preparation of metals - annealing, doming, cleaning Application of enamel - glue, sifting Firing of enamel onto metal Preparing piece for second coat - cleaning Applying enamel using a stencil Firing Cleanup of piece ready to "wear" or hang on loop Relevant health and safety

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.

DTTA: AFTERNOON - AI Framework
Jun 7, 2025, 1:00:00 PM
Join Andrew Churches for this webinar discussing and exploring the AI framework developed alongside Chris Cormack, Kai Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, who guided us step by step to support schools in integrating artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. It was created through a wānanga with representatives from: NZGTTA, Catalyst IT, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Ministry of Education, University of Canterbury, St John’s College, Levin Intermediate School, Hillcrest High School, Teacher Development Aotearoa, AUT, Queen Margaret College, AcademyEx, IRCAI Fellow, Westlake Girls High School, Massey University. This framework provides a structured approach to understanding AI, its applications, and how it can be used effectively in education. There are also a wide variety of tools to support all stakeholders in education. In this presentation, DTTA will present the journey and framework and invite insights, feedback, and discussion. This is an opportunity to shape the future of AI in schools, ensuring the framework and tools to meet the diverse needs of teachers and learners across Aotearoa.

This session is selectable as part of an event ticket purchase.