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

Happy New Year

January 17, 2005

Today marks my first day back for 2005 – a chance to catch up with a mass of paper work before getting back into the serious stuff for the year. […]

Diary entry

Christmas Greetings

December 24, 2004

One last blog for 2004 – to send greetings to all my blog readers! My family and I will be in Christchurch for the break, spending time with family etc. […]

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The new new thing for 2005??

December 20, 2004

Blogs continue to be the talking point in many forums at the moment, with the announcement that the “Blog” is the Word of the Year, 2004, and now speculation is […]

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Blogs

Blogmeister

December 19, 2004

Like many others in the ICT in education field, 2004 has been the year of the Blog! Most of the discussions I’ve had with teachers and teacher groups has included […]

Diary entry

eLearning for Maori Hui

December 16, 2004

I spent the earlier part of this week attending a hui in Porirua being run by ITPNZ. The hui was held at the historic Gear Homestead (left) in Porirua, and […]

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Blogs

Mobile Blogging!!!

December 12, 2004

I just couldn’t resist! My blog is now available on your mobile phone!! Simply fire up your mobile device and point it to winksite.com/dwenmoth/dereksblog Click on ‘blog’ and you’ll be […]

ePortfolios and Helen Barrett

December 9, 2004

I’ve just come from a most enlighttening morning of workshops with Helen Barrett (pictured here with “Buzz”!). Helen’s speciality is in the areas of Electronic Portfolios and Digitial Storytelling . […]

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Blogs

EduBloggers awards – SchoolBlogs

December 7, 2004

The inaugural EduBlog WebBlog awards are currently being held online. You can go online and vote for one of the nominated blogs in each of the following categories: * Best […]

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Blogs

MSN Blog site – MSN Spaces

December 3, 2004

I’ve just been playing with MSN Spaces, Microsoft’s entry into the world of blogs. It’s easy enough to create a blog, and I managed to create a profile easily enough, […]

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Glimpse of the future web?

December 3, 2004

I’ve been browsing around the website of Vancouver-based Ludicorp’s photo-sharing/social networking service Flickr recently, after reading the GlobeandMail article Flickr offers snapshot of where the Web’s headed Apparently this product […]

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National Learning Infrastructure Initiative

December 2, 2004

Came across this link today from the Educause site, detailing their National Learning Infrastructure Initiative. The focus of this group is on the things they call the learning infrastructure – […]

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Online Collaborative Learning Research

December 1, 2004

I’ve just spent a wonderful two days in Dunedin working with the three tertiary institutions down there – Dunedin College of Education, Otago Polytechnic and the University of Otago. Around […]

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Doubts about school computer use

November 24, 2004

Educause referenced an article on the BBC News site today called Doubts about school computer use . The Educause newsletter states… A recent study of the effects of computer use […]

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Kids designing schools

November 22, 2004

Lisa sent me this link this morning called Schools our kids would build. The article describes the historical development of school design, then describes some of the findings that emerged […]

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Diary entry

On the Coast

November 16, 2004

I’ve just arrived back from a visit to the West Coast of the South Island, working there with principals from the various secondary schools that are part of the WestNet […]

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research and papers

Lit Review – computer games

November 13, 2004

Here’s a paper that has hit the lists this week – George Seimens and Stephen Downes both commenting on it! Titled The use of computer and video games for learning […]

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conference entry

TUANZ Broadband Reloaded

November 9, 2004

I’m at the TUANZ Broadband Reloaded conference in Hastings at the moment, chairing the eLearning group discussions. We’ve had some challenging presentations to stimulate our thinking about how we might […]

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Schools told to stop exam leave

November 8, 2004

An article in today’s Guardian newspaper reports that schools are being told to stop students taking time off school to revise for exams after research showed that keeping them in […]

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EduPodder

November 3, 2004

Earlier this week I was enthusing with a colleague about the potential use of the iPod in education, especially with the announcement of the picture-capable iPodsrecently. The I come across […]

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research and papers

The other side of the ICT coin???

November 1, 2004

An article in Saturday’s Auckland Herald titled Counting the Costs of Technology in Schools drew my attention and got me thinking about the wave of concern being expressed about the […]

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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