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| Unique Id | Title | Description | Type of resource | Resources for | School level | Resource topics | Button link | Button class | Buttontext | |
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| 1 | Te Mātaiaho discussion prompts 1 | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Te-Mataiaho-discussion-prompts-1.png | Discussion prompts to support you to identify your best starting points for implementing Te Mātaiaho, the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum. | School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Professional learning and development, NZC Te Mātaiaho, Curriculum design | https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iVnTLE6AyQw3N2AUx4F8f-Ukp9mnM6vxJXUwOQVPyY/export?format=pdf | Get PDF | ||
| 2 | Team building - Celebrate the wins | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - general | https://drive.google.com/file/d/12zjrDJj19RxArmvP2a6bcVbiiBUC7BZo/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 3 | Te Whare Tapa Whā - goal setting template | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Te-Whare-Tapa-Wha-goal-setting-template.png | This template provides a handy framework that supports goal setting to improve your hauora, It also works well with teams. | School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Principal planning, Leadership, Goal setting | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C-Q3_qPguP3wZXYLueFZkTa3xBbwxbCcBwuyJtcsgjY/export?format=pdf | Get PDF | ||
| 4 | Team building - Te reo Māori - Ka mua ka muri | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun activity that helps reflect after learning, uses verbs and directions in te reo Māori | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Te reo Māori | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTX5Kf4r0mwr8ci9_exvDC-GRmSO4ZHf/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 5 | Team building - Commonalities | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun activity for helping groups get to know each other | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - general | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UCQMVZT1nJX7XoJAAkKkk2TM1k6GnQmK/view?usp=drive_link | Get PDF | ||
| 6 | Team building - STEAM - Baked beans paper tower challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sHSw7WweRuCLDqNcqUPrm2ZlHg03Nr9/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 7 | Team building - Guess my song | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - general | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X2TlcdoS4oJGsbzn8WVLMO-ruXJVgOmr/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 8 | Team building - Digital fluency - back to back drawing | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Google-drawing.png | A fun and creative outlet for staff to explore one of many Google platforms - Google Drawing. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ekX6fevukEg8nBeEjeUT_N66ZawgEmkE/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 9 | Team building - Te reo Māori - Kei te pehea koe? | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun and non-threatening way to explore different emotions through non-verbal role-play while practising tereo Māori | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Te reo Māori | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ea1nvGly8zlAa9KRGtj1USimpsBaQnD/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 10 | Team building - Two truths and a lie | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - general | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d9GdXXWgNBmOEVFNv7xRUhCp2xi2xdp6/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 11 | Team building - Te reo Māori - Noughts and crosses | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun activity which is a twist on tick tack toe | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Te reo Māori | https://drive.google.com/file/d/15lSVXJ_5uBNf-o23Z-juoJ-XcJOeKChD/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 12 | Understand, Know, Do planning template | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/UKD-planning-template.png | A free planning template to help you use the Understand, Know, Do framework with planning using the refreshed NZC learning areas. | Online template | Teachers, School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Leadership, Teacher planning, NZC Te Mātaiaho, ANZH, Curriculum design | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KlxxQPJsCSvh0N_fmnqBr2mlMeaTX5BuHbgb7AefCYM/copy | Get Google Doc | |
| 13 | Te Mātaiaho whakapapa slideshow | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mataiaho-whakapapa-e1682700080920.jpg | Interactive presentation for helping you learn how the refreshed NZC is structured and how each part relates to the whole - play in presenter mode for tips and discussion points. | Google Slideshow | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | NZC Te Mātaiaho, Curriculum design, whakatauki | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mpkDJCeZpAMCn_c29i38nFvT88dzStRX0pNxr57uJLs/edit | Get Resource | |
| 14 | Time management templates for leaders | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Annual-Planning-Reporting-hourglass.jpg | FREE time management resources to support your leadership. | Online template | Leadership, School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Leadership, Time management, Goal setting, G Suite | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f137' | Get Free Tool |
| 15 | Te Mātaiaho whakatauki slideshow | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Mataiaho-whakatauki-image-e1682699997843.png | Interactive presentation for helping you learn the whakatauki to support each part of the refreshed NZC. Play in presenter mode for tips and discussion points. | Google Slideshow | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | NZC Te Mātaiaho, Curriculum design, whakatauki | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YqGRnqhmZ4vhL6JZskhS4L41vnb-Pkd6G1V5YygOCE4/edit | Get Resource | |
| 16 | FREE teacher planning template | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/free-planning-template-for-teachers.jpg | Online tutorial and template that uses a Google Sheet for teacher planning. This resource has been downloaded over 10,000 times! | Online template | Teachers, ICT leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Curriculum design, Digital Technologies Curriculum, Teacher planning | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f135' | Get template & tutorial |
| 17 | National PLD priorities capability descriptors | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | Handy resource for leaders to spark conversation about the PLD priorities and how you might strengthen them in your school or kura. | Leadership | primary, intermediate, secondary | Professional learning and development, NZC Te Mātaiaho | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f222' | Get PDF | |
| 18 | Annual plan template for principals | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | Online template and tutorial for school leaders to streamline annual planning and reporting. | Online template | School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Leadership, Time management | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f136' | Get Annual Plan |
| 19 | Teaching SDGs slideshow | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Sustainable-Development-Goals.jpg | Google Slideshow with resources and ideas for teaching using the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). | Google Slideshow | Teachers, Leadership, ICT leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | G Suite, Teacher planning | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f126' | Get Resource |
| 20 | Digital Technologies Curriculum - 4 parts of computational thinking | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/What-is-Computational-Thinking.jpg | Printable PDF infographic showing the four parts of Computational Thinking. Ideal for educators starting out with the DTHM curriculum, or as a teaching aide. | Infographic | Teachers, Leadership, ICT leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Curriculum design, Global Citizenship | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f123' | Get Infographic |
| 21 | Digital Technologies Curriculum - PO1 example | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/How-To-Easily-Implement-Computational-Thinking-Into-Your-Classroom.jpg | PDF examples of PO1 to help with implementing the DTHM curriculum | Teachers | primary | Curriculum design, Digital Technologies Curriculum | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f124' | Get PDF | |
| 22 | Digital Technologies Curriculum - PO4 example | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/How-To-Easily-Implement-Computational-Thinking-Into-Your-Classroom.jpg | PDF examples of PO4 to help with implementing the DTHM curriculum | Teachers | secondary | Curriculum design, Sustainable Development Goals | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f125' | Get PDF | |
| 23 | Ladder of Inference resource | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Ladder-of-Inference.png | Handy resource for leaders to help them use the Ladder of Inference to support decision making. Also see this blog post. | Leadership | primary, intermediate, secondary | Professional learning and development | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bR3nMMao9tAx4QZkdHSeDhC-Cxl_hcfhSsSjyj4h9RM/export?format=pdf | Get PDF | ||
| 24 | Tips for using Zoom for teaching | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Zoom-512px.png | If you are a teacher, this PDF from Zoom is well worth reading, it has a list of great tips for engaging people using this powerful video conference solution. | Teachers, Leadership, Business, Distance learning | primary, intermediate, secondary | Distance learning, Leadership | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f194' | Get PDF | |
| 25 | Level 2 return to school survey | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Schooling-intentions-level-2.jpg | This Google Form template will speed up the process of determining which students are coming back to school for Level 2. | Online template | Leadership, Distance learning | primary, intermediate, secondary | Distance learning, Leadership | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f198' | Get Google Form |
| 26 | Level 3 return to school survey | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Students-on-iPad.jpg | This Google Form template will speed up the process of determining which students are coming back to school for Level 3. | Online template | Leadership, Distance learning | primary, intermediate, secondary | Curriculum design, Digital Technologies Curriculum | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f193' | Get Google Form |
| 27 | UNwebquests website | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/unwebquests.nz-get-Involved.jpg | Website with over 100 free webquests related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Led by Rob Clarke. | Website | Teachers, Leadership, ICT leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | G Suite | https://unwebquests.nz | popup-click-open-trigger-45 | Visit Website |
| 28 | Migrate between Google environments tutorial | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/transition-between-Google-environments.jpg | Online tutorial with templates and advice to help move between Google environments easily. This is part of our Online Learning Community. | Online tutorial & template | Teachers, Leadership, Business, Office Staff | primary, intermediate, secondary | G Suite, Principal planning, Leadership | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f134' | Get Tutorial |
| 29 | Goal setting Google Form | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Google-form-to-support-goal-setting.jpg | Goal setting using a google form. | Online tutorial & template | School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Digital fluency, Goal setting | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f138' | Set a Goal |
| 30 | Stop motion animation tips | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Engage-Learners-With-Stop-Motion-Animation.jpg | Great tips to get started with stop motion animation. | Google Doc | Teachers, ICT leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Digital citizenship, Leadership | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f139' | Get Started |
| 31 | Digital citizenship - email series | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Teaching-Digital-Citizenship.jpg | Email sequence delivery: printable poster & story | Teachers, School Leaders, Business, | primary, intermediate, secondary | Digital citizenship | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f140' | Get Story | |
| 32 | Digital citizenship - poster for classroom | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Teaching-Digital-Citizenship.jpg | The Triple Filter Test Poster is a really easy way to encourage people to think more closely about what they are interacting with online (or who). | Teachers, School Leaders, Business, | primary, intermediate, secondary | Digital citizenship | javascript:// | data-opf-trigger='p2c91356f133' | Get Poster | |
| 33 | Team building - Digital fluency - Who am I? | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun way for staff to get to know one another better using a Google Form and Slideshow. | School Leaders | primary, intermediate, secondary | Leadership, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KU6Jq8k0WBGH7z1UbnVAzw6Kjkq68uO6/view?usp=share_link | Download activity | ||
| 34 | Team building - Digital fluency - Virtual Scavenger Hunt | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Google-Docs.png | Similar to the Back to Back Drawing game above, this is a way of exploring Google Docs - for beginners through to experts. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q_Wvytq_-vb27FE5bJVPijolR9_5CB4X/view?usp=share_link | Download activity | ||
| 35 | Team building - Digital fluency - One word | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Word-Cloud.png | To quickly find out what everyone in a group thinks by evaluating a meeting, event, or idea using an online tool. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A92J8NNjKAlOeG2uWryf2wz-Nn-mqvFP/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 36 | Team building - Digital fluency - Blooket Quiz | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blooket-logo.png | Use this free, easy, digital quiz website to help with team building. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rPaFDUVhssHKFv7KrRUtB1ezu2JOzbm9/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 37 | Team building - STEAM - Simply paper tower challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDGDAEPRBM9b8u337PSh7sxmcVeGZUyu/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 38 | Team building - STEAM - Paper cup challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w7zpTtHiixcVzTr-WhXUStzyovY1-0r6/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 39 | Team building - STEAM - Paper chain challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FuEgsFMhtL7hdDQdXl1Nw-92DjSSwCZx/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 40 | Team building - STEAM - Sticky straw tower challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rqPEYE1c1EUVRQXtjHOdsqRr5sEv8OAs/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 41 | Team building - STEAM - Ping pong straw tower challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zA7R_Ruedja-ulE0-R7MFOUratYNt346/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 42 | Team building - STEAM - Baseball paper tower challenge | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Teacher-using-ipad-with-students.png | A fun game to play to warm up any meeting, lesson or workshop that develops STEAM skills/thinking. | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - STEAM, Team building activities - Digital fluency | https://drive.google.com/file/d/10jac0JF5XQAhCsQzUEs3z4-djbqe8kxb/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity | ||
| 43 | Team building - Te reo Māori - AEIOU | https://www.learningarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/LA-stylised-logo-xsmall.png | A fun activity to practise the use of vowell sounds | School Leaders, Teachers, Students | primary, intermediate, secondary | Team building activities - Te reo Māori | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y7qp6L3mCH6qPtiJXU6NI_kE09D05alV/view?usp=drive_link | Download activity |
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