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Kohi tatea (January) & Hui tanguru (February) 2012

Kohi tatea (January) 2012

Hui tanguru (February) 2012
 

 

  

QUICKCHAT For the week ending 24 Hui tanguru (February) 2012

1.    Te Tumuaki Update:

Key activities for Te Tumuaki this week have been:

  • planning details for this year’s Te Hui ā Tau (AGM), National Planning Hui and Student Writing Event (31.07 – 2.08.12) with the National Office Management team.
  • to attend the first meeting for 2012 of the ACE Sector Strategic Alliance;
  • overseeing arrangements for the upcoming National Managers Hui scheduled for next Thursday 1st – Friday 2nd Poutu te rangi (March).

2.    Literacy Aotearoa Risk Framework Available for Ngā Poupou:

Following a request from Literacy Aotearoa (Porirua) for possible use of the Literacy Aotearoa Inc. Risk Framework, the National Office version has been adapted to make it generic and usable by Ngā Poupou. A copy of the General Risk Framework is attached and a copy is also posted on our website in the ‘Members’ section > Quality Assurance Templates > Op Area One. http://www.literacy.org.nz/1-organisational.php   A link is also available on the entry page to the ‘Members’ Section under ‘Recent Updates’.

3.    Third Call for Host Poupou – Te Hui Heke Tuarua (Region Two):

We are putting a further  call out to Ngā Poupou of Te Heke Tuarua  (Region Two) seeking a host  for the regional hui to be held on Friday and Saturday 18-19 Haratua (May) 2012. Please contact Loryn if you are interested in hosting Te Hui Heke for your region, loryn@literacy.org.nz.

4.    UNESCO Prize - Call for Nominations:

We have received a call for nominations for the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education.  The prize was established in 2005 and the two awardees share US$50,000.
Nominations are restricted to two per country and they should be made through the National Commission, from whom a letter of recommendation is required.  The deadline for nominations is 16 Paenga whāwhā (April).
If you believe your project would meet the eligibility criteria, please send your nomination in to the NZ Office of UNESCO.  Alternatively you can send us your nomination at the National Office  and we will work alongside you and UNESCO (NZ) to provide any assistance needed to put your project in its most favourable light.  In order to provide assistance, it is preferable that we receive your application as soon as possible and definitely no later than 2 Paenga whāwhā (April).  Please note that the letter and criteria are attached to this issue of Quickchat.

5.    2012 Schedules to the Head Agreement

The remaining Schedules to the Head Agreement for 2012 are all in the post today. If you are waiting on any of these and have not received them by Monday please contact Thanee Chatsinchai at the National Office thanee@literacy.org.nz.

6.    Call for Workshops for National Planning Hui 2012:

Planning has begun for this year’s Hui ā Tau and National Planning Hui. As Te Kōruru signalled in Kokiri!, - the Here turi kōkā (August) 2011 issue – this year’s National Planning Hui will focus on the Kaupapa, Strategic Goals  and core values of Literacy Aotearoa, as we celebrate our 30th birthday. 
The theme for the National Planning Hui is Kaupapa: Walk the Talk, and the three Kaupapa strands to be addressed by Keynote Speakers and workshops within this approach are:
1.    Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
2.    Student Centred;
3.    At No Direct Cost: rights-based education and social justice.
This is a call for workshop proposals that will:
a)    Inform Hui participants on practice, or
b)    Report on research
in any of these three topic areas. It would be good if the workshops offered targeted particular groups, namely tutors, managers or governance.
Your ideas re names, contact details and profiles of proposed workshop presenters, and your comments on their likely contribution to the theme, will be gratefully received.
Please complete the Abstract Form attached to this issue of Quickchat and send it to Barbara Menzies (barbara@literacy.org.nz) by 31 Poutu te rangi (March) 2012.  Your suggestions, profiles and comments will be reviewed at that stage and we will contact you for further information as required.

7.    Literacy and Numeracy Unit Standards:

The Literacy and Numeracy unit standards are a part of the National Certificate in Employment Skills (version 13), and form the alternative pathway to meet the NCEA level 1 literacy and numeracy requirements.  Information and resources to assist organisations with planning, implementation, assessment and moderation of these standards is available at www.nzqa.govt.nz/literacy or www.nzqa.govt.nz/numeracy .
In the week of 13 Hui tanguru (February) 2012, further clarifications and annotated exemplars for the Literacy and Numeracy unit standards were published, along with information about how the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Tool can contribute evidence towards the standards.  Assessed Work cover sheets - which must be used for submissions for national external moderation - and evidence collection sheets are also available at the above web addresses.  These have been updated to improve their usability.
In Poutu te rangi (March), the annotated exemplars first published in 2011, which are being re-annotated to clarify the commentary, will be reissued.

8.    Review of MMP:

This year we all get the opportunity to have a say on changes we'd like to see on the way our MMP voting system works. The review comes out of the 2011 Referendum on the Voting System, when the majority of voters chose to keep MMP.  You can find out more about the review at:  http://www.mmpreview.org.nz/why-review.  If you want to find out how you can have your say on the way we elect our Parliaments in the future, go to:  http://www.mmpreview.org.nz/have-your-say.
You can see what other people are saying at: http://www.mmpreview.org.nz/have-your-say/submissions-received
Public meetings will be held, so if you want to present your submission at these hearings, it will need to be sent no later than 5 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2012.

9.    Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2010: How to use the Speak feature in Office 2010 to pick up typos you missed:

The Speak feature in Office 2010 is a text-to-speech tool which allows you to hear the words you have written spoken out loud. If you need to check your work for typos, this tool can be used to help you pick up on typos you have missed, as sometimes it’s easier to hear a mistake than it is to see it.
Here’s how you can use this feature.
1. Go to the File tab and click on Options.
2. Now from the menu on the left select Quick Access Toolbar.
3. In the Choose commands from box select All Commands.
4. Now scroll through the list of commands until you find the Speak feature. Select it and then click the Add button.
5. Click OK.
The speak feature will now appear in you Quick Access Toolbar at the top of your screen. When you want to use this feature simply highlight the text you would like to hear and click the button. To see a video of this tip in action click here.

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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 17 Hui tanguru (February) 2012

 

 1.    Te Tumuaki Update:

Key activities for Te Tumuaki this week have been to:

  • Meet, welcome and take part in the Induction Training Hui for four new Managers / Coordinators held at the National Office earlier this week. They are, Patsy Sim (Adult Literacy Tamaki Auckland), Raewyn Anderson (Literacy Turangi), Sally Chapman (Adult Literacy Aotearoa (Kapiti) Inc) and Mel Tarawhiti (Read Write Plus, Upper Hutt).
  • Co-host the wananga for the joint project, Hei Ara Ako ki te Oranga: Teaching, learning and wellbeing with Te Wahanga (New Zealand Council for Education & Research).  Peter Isaacs (Manager – Research & Development) also attended; and
  • Finalise project plans for 2012 with the Management team and finalise preparations for the upcoming audit.

2.    Welcome to the National Office Team:

The National Office Team is delighted to welcome Kelly Chen to the position of Accounts Assistant.  Kelly has provided an introduction to herself, for this issue of Quickchat.
Kia ora, my name is Kelly. I came from Yi Chang China to Auckland for study in 2001. After that, I went to Dunedin to study my Accounting Degree.  Because Dunedin is a university town, the atmosphere is different from other places. I had a wonderful three years student life there. 
After I graduated, I was so lucky to get a Receptionist Position in the Adult Reading Assistance Scheme (ARAS) in Christchurch.  I worked there for more than three years. The Manager Maureen, other staff and tutors helped me a lot with my English, my life, and everything really. I am really appreciative. Thank you everybody in ARAS.

Now, I have been very lucky again, gaining the Accounts Position at Literacy Aotearoa in Auckland.  I like numbers, so I am very pleased to get this position. Thank you Julie and Thanee for giving me the chance. Managers and other colleagues are very friendly here. It is a very busy office and a nice family. Also I have found there is a real summer time here, lots of shops and beaches and no more earthquakes!   

3.    Update - Starting Points Assessment Resource Kits:

Great news! This week Learning Media advised us that the Starting Points Assessment resource kits have been distributed to Ngā Poupou. As your Poupou begin using these kits, your feedback to their usefulness and the quality would be welcome and appreciated. 
And, from an admin viewpoint to finalise detail, please contact Alysha Hiha admin@literacy.org.nz to confirm:
a)    that your Poupou have received the resources, and
b)    the number of kits delivered.
Thank you in anticipation.


4.    Reminder: Invitation to Contribute Information to Annual Report 2011:

We are currently  working on the Annual Report, which summarises highlights, key trends and challenges for the year ending Hakihea (December) 2011. This is a reminder to Ngā Poupou of the request to contribute information about any activities you have carried out in 2011 which have had a national impact, and which you think should be considered for inclusion in the Annual Report.  Please send your ideas and information to Moana Taka-van Leeuwen (moana@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office of Literacy Aotearoa.


5.    Draft Submission responding to the Government Green Paper on Vulnerable Children – reminder:

PLEASE, if at all possible,  provide feedback on the draft submission, which went out to Ngā Poupou yesterday. We apologise again for the quick turnaround, and ask that you send any comments to Research and Development Manager Peter Isaacs (peter@literacy.org.nz) by Thursday 23 Hui tanguru (February) 2012. Please put FEEDBACK: Government Green Paper Submission in the Subject line of your email.


6.    Select Committee Submission on the Proposal for the Charities Commission to be absorbed into the Department of Internal Affairs:

The Government is presently considering moving the Charities Commission into the Department of internal Affairs.  The bill is due to report back to the House of Representatives by 29/02/12.  That does not give Literacy Aotearoa time to prepare its own submission.  However Literacy Aotearoa is a member of the Association of Non Governmental Organisations of Aotearoa (ANGOA).  This organisation has prepared a submission which covers concerns shared by the sector as a whole, and Literacy Aotearoa will write in support of it. A copy of the submission is attached for your information.


7.    Ngā Hui Heke Dates and Host Poupou 2012:  

The following dates have been confirmed for Ngā Hui Heke 2012:

  • Te Hui Heke Tuatahi – 04 -05 Haratua (May), hosted by Literacy Whangarei;
  • Te Hui Heke Tuarua – 18-19 Haratua (May) – host Poupou still to be identified – interested Poupou please contact loryn@literacy.org.nz ;
  • Te Hui Heke Tuatoru – 11-12 Haratua (May) , hosted by Adult Learning Support (Nelson/Motueka).
You will note  that the scheduled dates are later than in previous years, as a result of the later date for Te Hui ā Tau and the National Planning Hui.


8.    Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2007: Changing the View of your Inbox

In Outlook 2007 there are a number of ways you can change how the emails in your Inbox are displayed to better suit you.  You can, for example set your Inbox to show only emails from the last 7 days or to show only unread emails. You can even display all your emails on a timeline if this is helpful.

To change the view of your Inbox:
1.    Click on View and then go to Current View
2.    From here you will be able to select different views for your Inbox till you find the right one for you.

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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 10 Hui tanguru (February) 2012


1.    Te Tumuaki Update:

Key activities for Te Tumuaki this week have been to:
  • attend a Waitangi Day Garden Reception hosted by the Governor General, Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry and Lady Janine Mataparae at Government House, Wellington with Ngā Kaiwhakahaere, Serenah Nicholson and Kim Currie;
  • meet with the Senior Advisors of Parents, Families & Whanau, Ministry of Education to look at ways the families they work with can access the services of Literacy Aotearoa;
  • continue preparations for the upcoming audit by Audit NZ;
  • interviews for the Services, Support & Evaluation vacancies.


 2.    National Office Staff Member Leaving:

We are sad (for us) to advise that another highly valued member of the National Office Team will be leaving us at the end of this week.  Jessii Munro will be known to all of you who have called the National Office over the (almost) four years that she has been with us, first as the immensely capable and always approachable Receptionist, and later in a part-time central administration role, balanced with her University study load.
Jess’s smiling face, sense of humour, cutting edge fashion sense and highly skilled inter-personal, administration and ICT abilities will be greatly missed.  We know that, like us, you will be sorry to see her go, and that you will join us in wishing her every success and happiness in the new ventures she is undertaking.  


 3.    Registrations are Open for Māori and Pasifika Professional development Hui/Fono 2012:

This year’s hosted Hui/Fono will be held 21-23 Poutu te rangi (March) in Whakatane. The Theme is Funky, Fresh, Futuristic – noting the cultural hint in Ithe ‘Fresh’ and keeping ahead. The intention is to mix the traditional with digital and focus on engaging with the younger adult learner. This is an event exclusively for all Māori and Pasifika people working in the sector.
Click here to download the registration form.


 4.    Applications Open for ACE Professional Development Grants:

The Professional Development Steering Group (PDSG) is pleased to announce that the Professional Development Grants are now open.
The purpose of this fund is to support identified professional development priorities, and development and implementation of innovative strategies.
Please see Guidelines and  Application attached.


  5.    Website Update:

Publications > Poupou Websites and newsletters:  Have you produced your first Poupou newsletter of the year yet? Would you like it added to the Literacy Aotearoa website? Have a look at some newsletters submitted in the last week or so: http://www.literacy.org.nz/poupou-websites.php  
If you have a newsletter to share, please email the attachment to moana@literacy.org.nz


  6.    NZ Book Month March 2012

For the first three days of March the $5 book month vouchers will be exclusively available through The New Zealand Herald and these seven regional papers nationwide:
1.    The Northern Advocate.
2.    Bay of Plenty Times.
3.    Rotorua Daily Post.
4.    Hawke's Bay Today.
5.    Wanganui Chronicle.
6.    Wairarapa Times-Age.
7.    Oamaru Mail.
You can also expect to find the book month vouchers from March 5th onward at your local Caltex service station, in over a million residential letterboxes countrywide, on the NZ Book Month and other key participating bookseller and sponsor websites.
The big difference to the voucher scheme this year is that you can print your own and take it down to your local bookstore. Remember, each voucher entitles customers to $5 off any book retailing for $10 or more in participating bookstores. www.nzbookmonth.co.nz


 7.    New Premises for Te Roroa Learning Assistance:

Manager Janet Te Rore has asked that we advise Ngā Poupou that Te Roroa Learning Assistance has moved to new premises at 22 Gladstone Street (corner of Gladstone and Normanby Streets) Dargaville. All other contact details remain the same.

8.    International Mother Language Day Coming Up:

International Mother Language Day will be celebrated on 21 Hui tanguru (February) 2012.  In preparation for this, and for Race Relations Day – 21 Poutu te rangi (March) -  English Language Partners New Zealand (ELPNZ) and the Community Languages Association of New Zealand (CLANZ) have created a poster highlighting the diversity of Aotearoa. It shows the statement ‘Aotearoa – we all belong’ in 30 languages, reflecting  2006 Census findings that a reported 671,658 people are able to speak two or more languages: an increase of 19.5 % on the 2001 Census. The poster is available from English Language Partners at – www.englishlanguage.org.nz


  9.    Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2010: Wondering what happened to the Out of Office Assistant?

In Office 2010 the Out of Office Assistant feature, which allows you to send ‘Out of Office’ messages to others while you are away, has been renamed Automatic Replies.  
To use this feature:

  1. Open Outlook, go to the File tab, and select Automatic Replies
  2. Now select Send automatic replies and place a tick in the Only send during this time range box.
  3. Next to Start time, enter the date and time that you will be leaving, and next to End time enter the date and time of your return.
  4. Now under the Inside My Organization tab write the message you would like to be sent out when someone from inside your organization emails you.
  5. Now go to the Outside My Organization tab and enter the text you would like to send when someone outside your organization emails you. If you would like to disable auto-replies to those outside your organization then un-tick the Auto-reply to people outside my organization box.
  6. Click OK.

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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 03 Hui tanguru (February) 2012

 

1.   Te Tumuaki Update:

The reports for 2011 achievement of ILN (Intensive Literacy & Numeracy), WLF (Workplace Literacy Fund), WLTF (Workplace Literacy Targeted Fund) and SDRs (Single Data Returns) have been submitted to TEC and all targets have been achieved.  Thanks to every person who contributed in meeting the organisational targets.  We are conscious that some Poupou experienced difficulties in achieving their individual targets.  The processes put in place last year enabled closer monitoring and reallocation to ensure as a group, we achieved them.  We appreciate 2012 brings its own challenges and we look forward to working together this year to manage the difficulties and celebrate the successes.

Key activities for Te Tumuaki this week have been to:

  • Meet with the researchers for an update of the second joint project with Te Wahanga (New Zealand Council for Education & Research), Hei Ara Ako ki te Oranga;
  • Oversee preparations for the upcoming organisational audit by Audit NZ;
  • Attend meetings with the Literacy Alliance and the Auckland Community Response Forum;
  • Meeting with staff and Management to progress plans and projects in accordance to timelines.

Kokiri 2012:

Please see Kokiri (attached) - panui from Te Koruru.

2.   Ngā Poupou Managers’ Hui 2012:

Please note the dates, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 Poutu te rangi (March) for Nga Poupou Managers’ Hui to be held in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). Further information is coming your way very soon.

3.   Ngā Hui Heke 2012 – Te Heke Tuarua:

We are putting another call out for Poupou to host the regional hui in Te Heke Tuarua (Region Two), to be held on a Friday and Saturday in  Haratua (May) 2012.  Please contact Loryn if you are interested in hosting Te Hui Heke Tuarua (Region Two) loryn@literacy.org.nz. 

Thank you to Adult Learning Support (Nelson/Motueka) who will be hosting the regional hui in their rohe.  And, following last week’s panui, we received a response from a Poupou in Te Heke Tuatahi (Region One.)

4.   2012 Te Hui ā Tau (AGM), National Planning Hui and Student Writing Event – Diary these NEW dates:

This year, Te Hui ā Tau (AGM), the National Planning Hui and the Student Writing Event will be held from 31st Hongongoi (July) – 2nd Here turi koka (August). 

You will recall that in past years, Literacy Aotearoa have held these hui at the beginning of Hongongoi (July) and they have coincided with the school holidays.  This year the conferences for ALPA, ACE Aotearoa, AUT and NCLANA are all scheduled around this time, so in order to minimise the clash and maximise Poupou opportunities for professional development, Te Kōruru have agreed to the new dates noting that the change of dates meet the requirements of Te Whāriki o te Kaupapa (Constitution). 2012 is also special as it marks 30 years this organisation has been in operation.  Further information will be sent to you in due course. 

5.   2012 Head Agreement and Funding Schedule(s):

This year we are aiming to get the Head Agreement and Funding Schedule(s) out to Nga Poupou by Friday 10 Hui tanguru (February) 2012.  Last year they went out on 05 Hui tanguru (February) 2011.

The slight delay is due to:
  • the review of the Head Agreement to ensure Terms and Conditions reflect the current environment of the organisation;
  • the checking of all Funding rules on the TEC website to ensure there are no significant changes; and
  • the final reconciliation between 2011 actual performance at the end of Hakihea (December) against Whiringa ā nuku (October) figures used for the Indicative Fund determination to capture any major changes that may affect the final allocation.

Please feel free to contact Thanee Chatsinchai (thanee@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office if you have any queries.

6.   Renewal of Site Provider Status for 2012 Update:

Existing Site Providers will receive information for Renewal of Site Provider Status 2012 with their Head Agreement.  The contract will require existing Site Providers to submit:

1.           Assessment Plan for 2012 (template will be provided)

2.           Unit Standards awarded to learners reported to National Office (template will be provided)

3.           Assessment Materials to be submitted for moderation:

  • Unit Standard;
  • Tutor Guide;
  • Student Workbook;
  • 3 x assessed student samples;
  • Assessment Schedule;
  • Resources provided to students.
7.   TaDa 2012 – Reminder:

In TaDa, you are required to enter the reporting periods yourself. For 2012, this is what needs to be done:

  1. On the main Menu, click on ‘Characteristics’.
  2. In the next screen, make sure ‘Characteristics’ is ticked, then click OK.
  3. A Pop-up will appear: click on the drop down list, scroll down, and select ‘Period’.
  4. In the Period table, look for 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Jan 2011, highlight and copy the Characteristic Value for this and scroll down the bottom and paste the value into the empty field.
  5. In the new field, change both instances of 2011 to 2012.
  6. Repeat the process for the rest of the year, remembering to amend the closing date for this month to 29 Feb 2012.
Tips:
  1. For every field, there is a tick box against it called ‘Current’. If the field is ticked, the month will appear in the Period drop down list right through the system, e.g. Adding SDH, Edit SDH. If the tick is removed, the month will not show in the drop down. You can use this to control the number of periods you want to see in the Period drop down list. Note: you can always tick a month that has been un-ticked if you want the month to reappear in the list again for, say, historical reporting.
  2. You can use the Sort Order column to control the order of appearance in the period drop down list. Suggestion: Enter 01 to 12 for January to December of the current year and for historical months, enter z01 to ….., to fix the order you want the period to appear. Once done, when you select period drop down, the current year will always be at the top in the month order, saving you scrolling to look for the month you want.

8.   Literacy Aotearoa Annual Report 2011 – Contributions Request Repeated:

We are starting work on the Annual Report, which summarises highlights, key trends and challenges for the year ending Hakihea (December) 2011. This is a request to Ngā Poupou to contribute information about any activities you have carried out in 2011 which have had a national impact, and which you think should be considered for inclusion in the Annual Report.  Please send your ideas and information to Moana Taka-van Leeuwen (moana@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office of Literacy Aotearoa. 

9.   Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring (CALT) Level 5 -

  • Literacy and Language Bay of Plenty, starting 9 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Anne Vickers.
  • Adult Literacy Turanga, starting 10 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Philippa Harvison.
  • Te Roroa Learning Assistance, starting 10 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Janet Te Rore.
  • Adult Reading Assistance Scheme Christchurch, starting 10 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Charmaine Tukua.
  • Literacy Marlborough, starting 11 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Analiese Robertson.
  • Literacy North Shore, starting 22 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Helen Thorn.
  • Literacy Aotearoa Porirua, starting 24 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Ngaire Pincott.

National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Educator) Level 5 –

  • Eastbay REAP, starting 28 Hui tanguru (February), facilitated by Garland Tonihi.

10. Māori and Pasifika ACE Professional Development Hui/Fono 2012 – Registrations now Open:

This year the Hui/Fono will be held in Whakatane, from 21-23 Poutu te rangi (March).  Please see the attached Pānui for details and to register.

11. Government Green Paper: Literacy Aotearoa Submission:

A copy of the submission from Literacy Aotearoa concerning the Government Green Paper, Every child thrives, belongs, achieves – Te whai oranga, ka whai wāhi, ka whai taumata ia Tamaiti will be emailed to Ngā Poupou next Tuesday 7th Hui tanguru (February).

12. Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2010:Using the new Picture Tools in Word 2010:

In Word 2010 the Picture Tools tab, which appears whenever you insert or click on a picture, has some great new features for working with images. Here’s a quick look at some of the new tools.

Picture adjustments
In Word 2010 you can now fine tune your images in even more ways. Here’s how:

  1. To adjust the brightness, contrast, or sharpness of a picture- On the Picture Tools tab click on Corrections.
  2. To adjust the saturation, tone, or recolour the picture - On the Picture Tools tab, click on Colour.
Artistic effects
With Word 2010, you can now apply artistic effects to a picture to make it look more like a sketch, drawing, or painting. To use this feature go to the Picture Tools tab, click on Artistic Effects, and then click on the thumbnail image of the artistic effect you would like to use.


Automatic background removal
Another advanced picture editing option in Word 2010 is the ability to automatically remove unwanted portions of a picture, such as the background, to highlight the subject of the picture or to remove distracting detail. To use this feature:

  1. Go to the Picture Tools tab and click Remove Background.
  2. Word will now automatically highlight the area it assumes you want to remove, if this is not quite right you can increase or decrease the size of the area using your mouse.
  3. When you are done press the Enter key to remove the unwanted background.

 

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 QUICKCHAT For the week ending 27 Kohi tātea (January) 2012


1.    Te Tumuaki Update:

Key activities for Te Tumuaki this week have  been to work with the Management Team to finalise details of the business and project plans to implement the new organisational strategic goals. A staff meeting was held to inform everyone at the National Office of the projects and new initiatives.


2.    TaDa 2012:

 

In TaDa, you are required to enter the periods in yourself. For 2012, this is what needs to be done:

  1. On the main Menu, click on ‘Characteristics’.
  2. In the next screen, make sure ‘Characteristics’ is ticked then click OK.
  3. A Pop-up will appear, click on the drop down list, scroll down, and select ‘Period’.
  4. In the Period table, look for 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Jan 2011, highlight and copy the Characteristic Value for this and scroll down the bottom and paste the value into the empty field.
  5. In the new field, change both 2011 to 2012.
  6. Repeat the process for the rest of the year.

Tips:

  1. For every field, there is a tick box against it called ‘Current’. If the field is ticked, the month will appear in the Period drop down list right through the system, e.g. Adding SDH, Edit SDH. If the tick is removed, the month will not show in the drop down. You can use this to control the number of periods you want to see in the Period drop down list. Note: you can always tick a month that has been un-ticked if you want the month to reappear in the list again for say historical reporting.
  2. You can use the Sort Order column to control the order of appearance in the period drop down list. Suggestion: Enter 01 to 12 for January to December of the current year and for historical months, enter z01 to ….., to fix the order you want the period to appear. Once done, when you select period drop down, the current year will always be at the top in the month order, saving you scrolling to look for the month you want.
  3. Please feel free to contact Thanee Chatsinchai (thanee@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office if you have any queries.

 

3.    Ngā Poupou Managers’ Hui 2012

Please note the dates, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 Poutu te rangi (March) for Nga Poupou Managers’ Hui to be held in Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). There will be a change in focus this year so look out for further information next week.

 

4.    Ngā Hui Heke 2012 – Te Heke Tuatahi & Te Heke Tuarua:

We are putting a call out for Poupou to host the regional hui in Te Heke Tuatahi (Region One) and Te Heke Tuarua (Region Two) to be held on a Friday and Saturday in early Haratua (May).  Please contact Loryn if you are interested in hosting Te Hui Heke for your region  loryn@literacy.org.nz.


5.    Literacy Aotearoa Annual Report 2011 – Contributions Requested:

We are starting work on the Annual Report, which summarises highlights, key trends and challenges for the year ending Hakihea (December) 2011. This is a request to Ngā Poupou to contribute information about any activities you have carried out in 2011 which have had a national impact, and which you think should be considered for inclusion in the Annual Report.  Please send your ideas and information to Moana Taka-van Leeuwen (moana@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office of Literacy Aotearoa.


6.    Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2007:Editing a Word document while it is in Print Preview:

Did you know that you can edit a Word document while it is in Print Preview? This can be really useful if you have just noticed a mistake and would like to fix it without closing the print preview and going back to the main document.
To do this in Word 2007, all you need to do is un-tick the Magnifier box on the Print Preview tab at the top of the screen. Now you will be able to make changes to the document.

 

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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 20 Kohi tātea (January) 2011

1. Te Tumuaki Update:

Nga mihi o te tau ki a koutou katoa. Sincere and best wishes to you all for the new year from Te Tumuaki, management and all staff at the Literacy Aotearoa National Office.
This week the office reopened for business on Monday 16th Kohi tatea (January) 2012 and key activities for Te Tumuaki have focussed on finalising the 2012 business plan with Management and communicating those goals and activities with staff.

2. TaDa 2012:

In TaDa, you are required to enter the periods in yourself. For 2012, this is what needs to be done:
1. On the main Menu, click on ‘Characteristics’.
2. In the next screen, make sure ‘Characteristics’ is ticked then click OK.
3. A Pop-up will appear, click on the drop down list, scroll down, and select ‘Period’.
4. In the Period table, look for 01 Jan 2011 to 31 Jan 2011, highlight and copy the Characteristic Value for this and scroll down the bottom and paste the value into the empty field.
5. In the new field, change both 2011 to 2012.
6. Repeat the process for the rest of the year.
Tips:
1. For every field, there is a tick box against it called ‘Current’. If the field is ticked, the month will appear in the Period drop down list right through the system, e.g. Adding SDH, Edit SDH. If the tick is removed, the month will not show in the drop down. You can use this to control the number of periods you want to see in the Period drop down list. Note: you can always tick a month that has been un-ticked if you want the month to reappear in the list again for say historical reporting.
2. You can use the Sort Order column to control the order of appearance in the period drop down list. Suggestion: Enter 01 to 12 for January to December of the current year and for historical months, enter z01 to ….., to fix the order you want the period to appear. Once done, when you select period drop down, the current year will always be at the top in the month order, saving you scrolling to look for the month you want.
Please feel free to contact Thanee Chatsinchai (thanee@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office if you have any queries.

3. PACIFICA 2012 National Conference Coming Up:

The Auckland Central Branch is very proud to be coordinating the hosting of the next National Conference in Auckland. It will be held at the Airport Garden Inn Hotel, 10 Tidal Road Mangere, from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 Hui tanguru (February) 2012.
Registration fees to be determined - confirm your travel bookings now! For more information go to: http://www.pacifica.org.nz/

4. Tuia Te Ako 2012 – Māori Tertiary Educators’ Hui – Hui tanguru (February) 2012:

Nau mai, haere mai ki tā tātau hui, Tuia Te Ako.
Tuia Te Ako brings together the Māori tertiary education whānau from all parts of the sector to share in discussion and debate of a range of issues that impact on the success of Māori tertiary learners.
Tuia Te Ako 2012 will be held at Pipitea Marae in Wellington on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 Poutu te rangi (March) 2012.
The hui programme features a range of exciting practice-focused presentations on the key themes, workshops as well as a conference dinner embellished by some of Aotearoa’s premier Māori music artists.
The cost to attend is $75+GST ($86.25). Registrations opened at the end of Whiringa ā rangi (November) 2011 and are limited to 250, so register quickly to avoid disappointment. For more information about Tuia Te Ako, go to: <http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/our-work-māori-educators-and-learners>
To register for the Hui go to: <http://www.certain.com/system/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x11963551f09>.

5. Road Rules Will Change at 5am on Sunday 25 Poutu te rangi (March) 2012:

The attached document provides a snapshot of the changes to road rules governing right and left-hand turning traffic. A major publicity campaign will begin a month prior to the changes coming into effect. Meanwhile, the summary and examples attached may assist Ngā Poupou tutors and students to prepare. Further information, including updates on progress implementing the changes, is available on the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) website at <http://www.nzta.govt.nz/>

6. Not for Profit Conference Sector 2012:

The National Not for Profit Sector Conference 2012 will be held in Wellington on 23 and 24 Hui tanguru (February). Presenters include Shaun Robinson, Viv Maidaborn, Aly McNicoll, Bonnie Robinson, Dr Bob Frame, Jenny Prince, Brent Kennerley, Anna Kominik, Dr Judith McMorland, Wendy Rowe, Chris Clarke, Cam Brinsdon, Vincent Naidu, Bert Aldridge and
Rachael Fonotia. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2012 NFP SECTOR CONFERENCE and to register, PLEASE VISIT www.nfpconference.co.nz

7. Microsoft Office Secrets for Office 2010: Point to text and see a translation:

If you’re working with a document or email that is not written in your first language you may find the Mini Translator tool very useful. When the Mini Translator tool is turned on all you need to do is hover your mouse over a word to see a translation and other examples of how it can be used. The Mini Translator even gives you the option to research the word, copy it to the clipboard, or hear it spoken out loud.

Here’s how to set up and turn on the Mini Translator tool:
1. Go to the Review tab, click on Translate, and select Choose Translation Language
2. Now in the Choose Mini Translator language box select your language and click OK.
3. Now click on Translate again and select Mini Translator to turn it on.
Note: This feature works in Microsoft Office OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

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