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.

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Protopage update

December 6, 2005

The developers ofProtopage, have just announced the release of Protopage version 2.0 – which is available now at: http://www.protopage.com. Protopage is an easy to use Web page creator that you […]

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research and papers

Digital Rights Management

December 6, 2005

The focus on Digital Rights Management has become an obsession for some, particularly those pre-occupied with determining ‘ownership’ of material in the digital realm. I received a link this morning […]

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Christmas Widget

December 3, 2005

For all the Mac users with OS10.4 installed, here’s something to get you into the Christmas mood – an on-screen versionof the traditional advent calendar! Boinx Xmas Calendar Dashboard Widget […]

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research and papers

Internet use in schools

December 2, 2005

The latest ICT in Schools Report (PDF)from the 2020 Trust has just been released and confirms the pattern that has been emerging over previous years. According to this report, 100% […]

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Just for fun

December 1, 2005

One of the advantages of having a teenage daughter who uses the web as a part of her everyday existence is you get to find out about all sorts of […]

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e-Learning for kids

November 29, 2005

Interesting site referred to in today’s edition of Kevin Kruse’s Newsletter : e-Learning for Kids Launches 15 Free Courses This is a great non-profit founded by Nick van Dam. Their […]

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Open Educational Resources

November 22, 2005

Here’s more evidence of the proliferation of free, quality educational resources on the Web that I came across this morning. I love the organisation’s strap line: “Connect, collaborate, change your […]

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Diary entry

Update from the WSIS

November 19, 2005

The World Summit on an Information Society is currently under way in Tunisia, and it would seem that the most controversial aspect of this whole world summit hasn’t been the […]

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Collaborative Development Tool

November 17, 2005

I stumbled across this interesting tool this morning… Imagine if you could: – Easily collaborate with team members and clients spread across the world – Stream content from online storyboards […]

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A podcast on podcasting

November 16, 2005

Elliott Masie has provided this very informative Podcast on podcasting on his Learning 2006 blogsite. In this 10 minute segment, Elliott Masie details: Podcasting 101 What Equipment and Software How […]

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Knowledge versus information societies

November 16, 2005

I’m in the midst of some work for the MoE that includes reference to the “Knowledge Society” concept which has raised issues forme, in particular, the constant substitution of the […]

Diary entry

More Nepal Pics

November 13, 2005

I’ve just uploaded two more sets of photographs from my Nepal trip – that’s it as far as the stills go, still have all the video footage to deal with! […]

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Diary entry

Gates warns of “Sea Change”

November 11, 2005

In view of my comment on Stephen Downes’ paper on elearn 2.0 a few days ago, I ws fascinated this morning to read a press release titled Gates warns of […]

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Educators take serious look at video gaming

November 9, 2005

In today’s release of eSchool Online, an article titled Educators take serious look at video gaming which reports on the recent Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Summit on Video Gaming […]

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Using a Wiki for a collaborative essay

November 8, 2005

I’ve just been browsing a fascinating paper titled An Introduction to Digital Environments for Learning by Dr Marielle Lange and Dr Jessie Paterson from the University of Edinburgh. The paper […]

Diary entry

Base Camp Photos

November 5, 2005

I’ve been busy sorting through the hundreds of photos I took while away in Nepal and have uploaded a selection as a set in my “Flickr” site – take a […]

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eLearning 2.0

October 31, 2005

Ahhh I’ve just arrived back in the country after my three weeks of trekking in Nepal (more about that soon!) and am frantically trying to catch up on all the […]

Diary entry

Nepal Trek Under Way

October 6, 2005

I’m off! After several weeks of a hectic conference schedule I’m taking time out for a stroll up Everest. For those who are interested there is some information about the […]

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conference entry

NZRA conference – Invercargill

September 27, 2005

I’ve been attending the New Zealand Reading Association annual conference in Invercargill this week, presenting a couple of workshops on the “Net Gen” and Blogs, and presenting a keynote talk […]

conference entry

AADES conference

September 23, 2005

I’ve just finished attending the three-day AADES conference here in Sydney Australia, where I presented one of the lead addresses this morning. For me this has been the most well […]

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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