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What sort of learning?

NetNZ advocates a ‘people centred’ approach and a shift away from viewing learning in such binary terms as face to face or online.  It is distinguished by a focus on the interplay of three key areas:

  • Human/interpersonal relationships.
  • Technology (especially digital communications technologies).
  • Collaborative engagement in valued activity.

 

Importantly, we can’t study any one area without consideration of how it works with the others. Over recent years these areas have developed into a definition which fully captures many of the principles and values historically embraced by the NetNZ.

In simple terms we view people, relationships, and connection as absolutely fundamental to what we do. We advocate for the internet to be used in ways that develops these ideas, while also breaking down the barriers that physical spaces can bring

How does it work?

NetNZ programmes usually comprise 10-20 learners from between 5-12 schools from across New Zealand. Large courses can be split into independent classes or, as is becoming more common, two or more teachers will work collaboratively with the entire group.

Each class uses an online hub, which acts as the focal point for asynchronous learning and interaction. The teacher develops these community spaces using Google Spaces, Mattermost or an approved platform that aligns with our principles.The hub centralises all learning, encompassing activities, resources, communication, discussion and collaboration. Each school has a learning support person (an eDean) who provides on-site support for learners and acts as a point of contact for the online teacher…

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Testimonials

I really enjoy philosophy and it's created a passion that I want to continue in university. I've also really enjoyed media studies and psychology - subjects I wouldn't be able to take at my normal school.

Keira Student

I love teaching students who love learning and have a thirst for knowledge. It's a great platform to encourage independent learning.

Karen Blick Taeri College Level One History

One of the biggest student successes I’ve observed is the personal growth of students to be able to learn in this environment. It was so evident that those who were already enrolled in the class were able to cope with Covid times very easily as they were used to online learning.

Lynda Duncan Northern Southland College

NetNZ enabled me access to an amazingly talented Korean teacher (Sue Kim) and use what I had learnt from her classes to achieve my NCEA qualifications to a very high level and to participate in extracurricular activities.

Scarlett Wellington

I went on a fully expenses payed culture immersion in Dunedin and Christchurch. Not only did this further expand my knowledge on Korean culture, but Chinese and Japanese culture too. I made valuable friends and over all it was just the best experience ever, and I wouldn’t have be able to do it without NetNZ.

Nia Taierigton

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KEN PULLAR
Executive Leader
Contact: ken@netnz.org
(+64) 27 446 8532

DARREN SUDLOW
Executive Leader
darren@netnz.org
(+64) 27 2171121

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