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

Visit to Montreal School

April 13, 2005

At the AERA conference yesterday I attended a session titled “Pioneering Online Collaborative Learning for High School Students Using a Blended Approach”, given by Sharon Peters – a local secondary […]

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Online Evaluation Resource Library

April 12, 2005

First day of the AERA conference here in Montreal is over. The weather here is still extremely cold, with no sign of spring anywhere yet – in fact, large piles […]

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Visit to BC Open School

April 9, 2005

Have just had a really interesting morning at the British Columbia Open School on Vancouver Island. Tim Winkelmans, the director, gave Vince and I a very comprehensive overview of what […]

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Next Generation Software

April 7, 2005

One more… This article titled Next-Generation Educational Software: Why We Need It and a Research Agenda for Getting It from the EDUCAUSE Review, vol. 40, no. 2 (March/April 2005): 26??43. […]

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Communities of Practice

April 7, 2005

Seems like a catch-up day for my blog! When I came across the Fill Circle site as recommended by George Seimens, I was fascinated to read the article providing How […]

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More from Oregon

April 7, 2005

Vince and I completed another busy day yesterday here at the Southern Oregon University – presenting an afternoon seminar to around 120 student teachers who are about to graduate. We […]

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Popcast

April 7, 2005

From my friend Kerrie who keeps me abreast of developments in the world of Web-based video technologies: “Popcast implements “Open Access Internet TV”, that is, broadcast quality video delivered to […]

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Beginning our US/Canada trip

April 6, 2005

After a harrowing trip involving five legs by plane Vince and I arrived in Ashland, Southern Oregon on Sunday evening (US time). We spent yesterday (Monday) working with the Education […]

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We’ve changed our name!

March 31, 2005

After months of planning the organisation I work for is changing its name! From today we will be known as CORE Education This change of name is part of an […]

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Academici

March 25, 2005

I’m hooked! I came across the link to Academici a couple of days ago, and went in to have a look. I soon registered an account and went exploring the […]

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Response to Bill Gates

March 23, 2005

Thanks to my friend Lisa Galarneau for sending me this link to the Eide Neurolearning Blog that is maintained by husband and wife team of Drs Fernette and Brock Eide […]

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Dealing with a legacy school system

March 21, 2005

I came across a post titled Dealing with a legacy school system by Kathy Sierra on the Passionate Blog which appealed to my interest in this topic. Subtitled “Someone forgot […]

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more on JOT

March 20, 2005

Have had a chance to play with JOT since I wrote yesterday – am very impressed. The range of applications that you can install as part of the package particularly […]

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JotSpot

March 19, 2005

Stephen Downes referred to JotSpot – an applicaiton Wiki in one of his recent newsletters, so I thought I’d check it out. JotSpot is an online Wiki application that is […]

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research and papers

Generation M – New Report

March 13, 2005

I have a real fascination with research that attempts to build a picture of the way in which young people interact with the digital media, and the way this interaction […]

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Why online education fails to engage

March 7, 2005

I am currently preparing for a meeting later in the week about LMS systems, hosted by the Ministry of Education. The meeting is part of a project aimed at establishing […]

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Connectivism – learning theory for the digital age

March 4, 2005

Seems to me that one of the biggest challenges we face in the school reform area is redefining our curriculum, and the pedagogies associated with it. Over the years I’ve […]

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Secondary School Reform

March 2, 2005

My two eldest daughters have recently finished their secondary schooling – and I have a third currently entering her first year of NCEA. The eldest two went through the system […]

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Connected to the Future

February 25, 2005

It’s been an extremely busy week – as can be seen from my lack of posts! Several things I’ve been doing I intend blogging about at some point – lots […]

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Managing copyright

February 17, 2005

It must be the season for online Flash tutorials….. I came across the following today… Baruch College/City University of New York Offers Free Interactive Copyright Guide to help faculty determine […]

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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