What do you know about our endemic Canterbury butterflies? This workshop will take you on a crash course on our local butterflies and to provide you with the know-how to create habitats, identify and scientifically pin our gorgeous Lepidoptera. Learn how to get your students involved in the B5 Project and become kaitiaki of their school grounds and the wider community. Connect with butterfly experts both in Canterbury and nationally to help protect our taonga species.
In this experience, you’ll walk (and swim) through the steps of sharing the wonderful world of the rocky shore with your ākonga.
From marine identification, snorkeling safety and how too, to practice of snorkel surveying in a secure environment. You’ll walk away with the knowledge, skills, experience and a full unit plan with resources to help get you started right away.
At-risk youth face unique challenges that can impact their educational success, well-being, and future opportunities. This workshop will explore key concerns within the education and youth support sectors, focusing on strategies to enhance engagement and well-being for at-risk youth.
Educational Psychologist Kiera will share insights on innovative interventions that foster resilience, motivation, and long-term success.
Some key areas she will cover include:
Increasing motivation to engage in the learning process – strategies to make learning more meaningful and relevant for disengaged youth. Supporting the impact of co-existing mental health challenges on learning – practical approaches to address anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns that affect academic success. Building strong relationships and trust – the role of mentorship and positive adult connections in fostering a sense of belonging and stability. Kiera is currently working as an Educational Psychologist on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and will return to NZ specifically for this conference – and to see mum and dad!
You will cover things like: Using the learning cycle. Create a big driving question, with success criteria based on the NZC outcomes. Use learning outcomes from various strands of the curriculum. gathering knowledge (GK): From the field based or other activity and other knowledge needed. Apply the GK to answer the Big Question (this is where thinking skills comes in (Biggs Solo Taxonomy) Take action: Present in any way the students want to use. What will you get to use: You will walk away with ready to use resources for any adventures your students may want to experience. More examples my YouTube channel: Handle @problit
An engaging outdoor workshop, run by bug nerd Sarah C, where students will discover the incredible variety of insects living in their environment. Participants will learn about the vital roles these creatures play in maintaining ecological balance and gain hands-on experience identifying and observing them in their natural habitats. Through interactive activities, discussions, and exploration, students will develop a deeper appreciation for these often-overlooked heroes of nature.
Discover how to engage and inspire your students through virtual field trips. See how you can create your own virtual field trip experiences without the need for specialised equipment. In this workshop you will take part in an interactive virtual field trip and see how to plan, create, share and evaluate your own virtual field trip. See how online tools and multimedia can engage your students and take them to places they may not otherwise experience. Explore strategies to deepen learning and inspire ākonga to take action within the context of a relevant and authentic virtual field trip.
