Support for teaching online
Collection details
Useful resources and tools to help educators support people who are learning online.
Key Points to Note:
Evidence-based resources
Under the 'Resources' tab you will find a selection of tools and resources that were developed through our research and innovation partnerships.
Support for neuro-diverse/dyslexic learners
There is a risk that learners who have dyslexia or are neuro-diverse in some other way will struggle even more in the online digital learning environment.
Download some tips, tricks and strategies to assist neuro-diverse/dyslexic learners with online/remote learning (by Mike Styles)
Join a Community of Practice group
In these facebook groups you will find tips and activities for distance and online teaching, resource updates and reviews. We really encourage everyone to add their own insights and ideas, and to participate in the discussions and online presentations.
- Online Together: NZ Tertiary – for everyone across the tertiary sector looking for peer support.
- Manako Community of Practice – primarily for those focused on foundation level learning, but also those who undertake literacy and numeracy teaching and support.
Other resources
The Tech-enabled Learning website by Food & Fibre Cove has a wealth of tips, tricks, and resources to help you create successful online learning experiences for Aotearoa farming, forestry, horticulture, and fishery learners. The technology-enabled website has over 150 solutions.
A research report prepared by Stephen Marshall.
(PDF, 3.2MB, 68-pages).
- 5 April 2012
A teaching resource by Judith Honeyfield, Cath Fraser and Ruth Boal for Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
(PDF, 2.2 MB, 23-pages).
- 20 December 2017
A report prepared by Lynn M. Jeffrey, John Milne, Gordon Suddaby and Andrew Higgins.
(PDF, 3.04 MB, 119-pages).
- 10 November 2012
How Māori Distance Students can have a Sense of Belonging. The aim of this research was to develop a cyber-Whare and Kaupapa Māori peer mentoring initiative to meet student learning and cultural needs.
- 19 July 2013
- 16 March 2011
This report explores the online learning journey of Te Pūkenga-BCITO apprentices, which commenced in 2021 through the MyBCITO Learning Management System (LMS). It highlights apprentices' transition to the digital realm for communication with advisors, engaging in quizzes, and accessing written resources.
- 28 November 2023
Explore and assess technology and resources that support enhanced teaching, learning and overall engagement.