Ako’s Place,Our Space.

Karaitiana WilsonOdd Jobs ManOpen Polytechnic

Where are we?

Twice annual meetings in WellingtonRecent shift within group and also wider sectorHuge knowledge base, extensive resource baseEmail/ phone contact between members as and when – no central record

WorkloadsKnowledgeSkills

InfrastructureCapacityExperienceOrganisation

Structures

Our StrengthsWhat value can we add?

Forum members have access to a vast resource base

Large number of communities, each with a wealth of informationDisjointed focus on best practice teachingDisjointed points of reference for members and/ or others

Forum web presence: www.nothing here.ac.nz

Our StrengthsWhat value can we add?

Ako Aotearoa hosts a vast resource baseHuge number of communities, each with a wealth of informationConsistent and clear focus on teaching best practiceSingle point of reference for group and/ or others

Ako website: www.akoaotearoa.ac.nz

Ako Aotearoa Space

Forum Space Set-Up – Pulling Teeth?

Total of forty-eight minutes creating community spacePainless registration and excellent support and resources from Justin @ AkoFamiliar layout and easy template selectionEasily managed membership processOpen/ closed/ moderated or otherwiseRecent content – RSS feeds

Ako’s Place – Our Space

Open membershipMinimum current content2 members (cheers Annette!)Easy road forward

Where to from here?

Short group activitySolid teachingResources and toolsBusiness planning and implementation

WorkloadsKnowledgeSkills

InfrastructureCapacity

Experience

Organisation Structures

Who, What, When, How?

Open and collaborative membership3-4 people to oversee group management tasksClear guidelines for group members to work withinAbout, Blog, News, People, Resources, Files, Calendar

How do we get there?

Setting up a group online is easyNumerous platforms availableUser drivenRequire infrastructure and ongoing technical support

Where to from here?

Kia Ora Koutou Katoa