Derek’s blog

Derek’s Blog, launched in 2003, serves as a platform for sharing thoughts and reflections related to his work. It offers over 20 years of searchable posts, categorized by the tags below. Feel free to comment, as your feedback contributes to ongoing reflection and future posts.

Diary entry

Teachers as reflective practitioners

April 11, 2007

I’m back in Ipoh, Malaysia, for a couple of weeks to work on the KPEC project. The photo above shows Jedd Bartlett, the NZ facilitator for the project, and his […]

conference entry

ODLAA – Call for Papers

April 9, 2007

This year’s ODLAA conference is being held in conjunction with the Distance Education Association of New Zealand (DEANZ) from 11 to 14 November 2007 at Lincoln University, New Zealand As […]

Pedagogy

School or Classroom 2.0 – and what makes a good learner?

April 4, 2007

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=268691876&size=l Following on from my last post on School2.0 etc, I read with interest Stephen Downes post titled To The School or Classroom 2.0 Advocates in which he responds to […]

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News & current events

Don’t text kids out of school, teachers told

April 4, 2007

A fascinating article in the Manchester Evening News caught my eye – titled Don’t text kids out of school, teachers told. Seems that some teachers who have been making use […]

research and papers

Innovate – the Net Generation

April 3, 2007

The April/May edition of Innovate is now online – and interestingly it deals with the topic of the Net Generation – this is a generation that has grown up with […]

Pedagogy

Perspectives on Personalising Learning

April 3, 2007

I’ve just been listening again to Evangeline Stefanakis and Helen Barrett at the CORE Breakfast session, speaking about the use of ePortfolios and the ways in which these can support […]

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research and papers

Don Tapscott and Wikinomics

March 31, 2007

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF0k6dEm0zQ&w=425&h=350%5D Every so often I read a book that becomes a ‘benchmark’ for my thinking. One of these was in 1999 when I read Don Tapscott’s “Growing Up Digital” […]

conference entry Diary entry

ePortfolio conference -final day

March 30, 2007

A collection of thoughts and notes from the final day of the ePortfolio conference in Wellington… Evangeline Stefanakis Evangeline gave the morning keynote(pictured above) titled Digital Portfolios as a Window […]

Building a 21st Century Cyberinfrastructure

March 30, 2007

I attended a meeting in Wellington yesterday morning with members of the various councils around the region who are looking at combining efforts to get a fibre network throughout the […]

conference entry Diary entry

At the ePortfolio conference in Wellington

March 29, 2007

I’m sitting listening to Helen Barrett give the keynote presentation at the ePortfolio Conference in Wellington. An excellent overview of ePortfolios, what they are (or might be), where they are […]

School2.0 revisited

March 27, 2007

Recently I’ve been reading what others are contributing to the general discussion on the idea of School2.0, and thought it might be worth noting here – as much to provide […]

research and papers

Real Data on Web2.0 Use

March 24, 2007

Amid the enthusiastic talking up of Web2.0 (which I confess I’ve contributed to from time to time) I’m aware that we’re very much in the formative stage of Web2.0 development, […]

Ethical implications of emerging technologies

March 20, 2007

Amid all the discussion recently about the issues for schools of students using many of the Web2.0 tools available to them it was refreshing this morning to find this resource […]

Virtual Schooling Community

March 19, 2007

I’ve finally decided to begin my own community in Ning, and have chosen the theme of Virtual Schooling which is an area that I’ve had a particular interest in since […]

News & current events

Broadband and Business

March 18, 2007

I’ve just listened to an interesting programme on Radio New Zealand’s “Insight” programme titled “Business and Broadband”. I’d recommend it to anyone who is interested in the current situation regarding […]

Persistence Presence Tools

March 17, 2007

Just as one becomes familiar with blogs, wikis and podcasts, seems there’s an emerging generation of Web2.0 applications appearing online, known as persistent presence tools. Examples of these are Twitter […]

Diary entry News & current events

World Maths Day

March 16, 2007

Yesterday was World Math day, and to celebrate, students from more than 94 countries around the world participated in a massive online event aimed at setting a record of record […]

Pedagogy research and papers

Education for a digital generation

March 15, 2007

Here’s something that might be of interest to the teachers and principals who’ve been attending the TUANZ workshops, and who may be grappling with the sorts of issues raised in […]

Under 18 Blogs, Wikis & Social Networks

March 15, 2007

The final session at the TUANZ event in CHCH yesterday was a panel discussion in which thoughts and points of view were shared about the challenges we face around the […]

conference entry

New Technologies for Teaching and Learning Wiki

March 14, 2007

I called in on the TUANZ Bus Tour one day conference while it was in Christchurch today, and caught up with Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach who is the keynote speaker on this […]

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What others say

The Learning Environments Australasia Executive Committee has received a lot of positive feedback, which is greatly due to your wealth of knowledge and information you imparted on our large audience, your presentation has inspired a range of educators, architects and facility planners and for this we are grateful.

Daniel Smith Chair Learning Environments Australasia

Derek and Maurie complement each other well and have the same drive and passion for a future education system that is so worthwhile being part of. Their presentation and facilitation is at the same time friendly and personal while still incredibly professional. I am truly grateful to have had this experience alongside amazing passionate educators and am inspired to re visit all aspects of my leadership. I have a renewed passion for our work as educational leaders.

Karyn Gray Principal, Raphael House Rudolf Steiner

I was in desperate need of a programme like this. This gave me the opportunity to participate in a transformative journey of professional learning and wellbeing, where I rediscovered my passion, reignited my purpose, and reconnected with my vision for leading in education. Together, we got to nurture not just academic excellence, but also the holistic wellbeing of our school communities. Because when we thrive, so does the entire educational ecosystem.

Tara Quinney Principal, St Peter's College, Gore

Refresh, Reconnect, Refocus is the perfect title for this professional development. It does just that. A fantastic retreat, space to think, relax and start to reconnect. Derek and Maurie deliver a balance of knowledge and questioning that gives you time to think about your leadership and where to next. Both facilitators have the experience, understanding, connection and passion for education, this has inspired me to really look at the why for me!

Jan McDonald Principal, Birkdale North School

Engaged, passionate, well informed facilitators who seamlessly worked together to deliver and outstanding programme of thought provoking leadership learning.

Dyane Stokes Principal, Paparoa Street School

A useful and timely call to action. A great chance to slow down, reflect on what really drives you, and refocus on how to get there. Wonderful conversations, great connections, positive pathways forward.

Ursula Cunningham Principal, Amesbury School

RRR is a standout for quality professional learning for Principals. Having been an education PLD junkie for 40 years I have never before attended a programme that has challenged me as much because of its rigor, has satisfied me as much because of its depth or excited me as much because of realising my capacity to lead change. Derek and Maurie are truly inspiring pedagogical, authentic leadership experts who generously and expertly share their passion, wisdom and skills to help Principal's to focus on what is important in schools and be the best leader they can be.

Cindy Sullivan Principal, Kaipara College

Derek Wenmoth is brilliant. Derek connects powerful ideas forecasting the future of learning to re-imagine education and create resources for future-focused practices and policies to drive change. His work provides guidance and tools for shifting to new learning ecosystems through innovations with a focus on purpose, equity, learner agency, and lifelong learning. His work is comprehensive and brings together research and best practices to advance the future of teaching and learning. His passion, commitment to innovation for equity and the range of practical, policy and strategic advice are exceptional.

Susan Patrick, CEO, Aurora Institute

I asked Derek to work with our teachers to reenergise our team back into our journey towards our vision after the two years of being in and out of 'Covid-ness'. Teachers reported positively about the day with Derek, commenting on how affirmed they felt that our vision is future focused. Teachers expressed excitement with their new learning towards the vision, and I've noticed a palpable energy since the day. Derek also started preparing our thinking for hybrid learning, helping us all to feel a sense of creativity rather than uncertainty. The leadership team is keen to see him return!

Kate Christie | Principal | Cashmere Ave School

Derek has supported, informed and inspired a core group of our teachers to be effective leads in our college for NPDL. Derek’s PLD is expertly targeted to our needs.

Marion Lumley | Deputy Principal |Ōtaki College

What a task we set Derek - to facilitate a shared vision and strategy with our Board and the professional and admin teams (14 of us), during a Covid lockdown, using online technology. Derek’s expertise, skilled questioning, strategic facilitation and humour enabled us to work with creative energy for 6 hours using a range of well-timed online activities. He kept us focussed on creating and achieving a shared understanding of our future strategic plan. Derek’s future focussed skills combined with an understanding of strategy and the education sector made our follow up conversations invaluable. Furthermore, we will definitely look to engage Derek for future strategic planning work.

Sue Vaealiki, Chair of Stonefields Collaborative Trust

Our Principal PLG has worked with Derek several times now, and will continue to do so. Derek is essentially a master facilitator/mentor...bringing the right level of challenge, new ideas & research to deepen your thinking, but it comes with the level of support needed to feel engaged, enriched and empowered after working with him.

Gareth Sinton, Principal, Douglas Park School

Derek is a highly knowledgeable and inspirational professional learning provider that has been guiding our staff in the development of New Pedagogies’ for Deep Learning. His ability to gauge where staff are at and use this to guide next steps has been critical in seeing staff buy into this processes and have a strong desire to build in their professional practice.

Andy Fraser, Principal, Otaki College