Quickchat for Paenga whāwhā (April)
& Poutu te rangi (March) 2011
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Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011 |
Poutu te rangi (March) 2011 |
QUICKCHAT For the week ending 29 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
This week Te Tumuaki has for the most part been on leave. She has been preparing for the upcoming ACE Sector Strategic Alliance meeting and Te Hui Heke Tuatahi (Region One) next week. On Friday she attended the ESITO Women in Power Advisory Board meeting in Wellington.
2. Volunteer Awareness Week Coming Up:
‘Volunteering - every minute counts' will be the theme for the 2011 Volunteer Awareness Week, to be held from 19-25 June.
The idea behind the theme is that: Because volunteers provide an invaluable contribution to our society, then every minute of their work counts.
For those who manage/organise volunteer programmes this means they need to consider ways they can be flexible in how and when they involve their volunteers - to enable everyone possible, even the busiest, to have the opportunity to volunteer. For anyone who is considering volunteering, it means that every moment of their busy life that they can spare for volunteering is valuable because volunteers all contribute, no matter what amount of time they give.
The theme, which is set by Volunteering NZ and the Volunteer Centres, was inspired by 2011 being the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). The broad objectives of the year are:
Celebrating volunteering as an expression of our common humanity and as a means to:
• build respect, understanding, trust, solidarity and reciprocity
• benefit both society at large and the individual volunteer
• contribute to human development and human rights
• engage the will, positive energy and innovation of millions of people towards realising the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
• create an enabling environment for citizen engagement through the development of volunteering policies, supportive legislation and other infrastructure.
Watch for more news of Volunteer Awareness Week activities soon
3. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2007 – Create Floating Definitions in Word:
If you would like readers of your Word 2007 documents to be able to hold their mouse over certain words and see definitions of those words pop up, you can use the ScreenTip feature.
Here is how you can do it:
1. First highlight the word or phrase that you would like to define.
2. Go to the Insert ribbon, select Hyperlink, and click on ScreenTip.
3. In the ScreenTip text box enter the text that you would like to appear when you hold your mouse over the word, and click OK.
4. Now in the Address box you can enter a link to a webpage where the person can find out more about that term, e.g. a Wikipedia article, and click OK.
Now when your reader holds their mouse over the hyperlinked word or words they will see your definition pop up. If they hold down Ctrl and click on the word their internet browser will open and they will be taken to your specified webpage for more information.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 22 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
This week Te Tumuaki’s key activities have included:
• Co-hosting the launch of the report, He Whānau Mātau, He Whānau Ora: Māori adult literacy and whānau transformation by the Minister of Maori Affairs, the Hon. Dr Pita Sharples at Te Roopu Whakawera Tuapapa, Literacy & Numeracy Symposium in Rotorua. This report presents the findings of a joint research project between Te Wāhanga – the Māori Research Unit of the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) and Literacy Aotearoa that sought to map the impacts of Māori parents’ participation in adult literacy and numeracy programmes on themselves, their whānau, and particularly their tamariki. Copies will be distributed to Ngā Poupou shortly; and
• Overseeing planning and preparations for Te Hui Heke Tuatahi (Region One), hosted by Literacy Waikato at Wintec, Hamilton from 6-7 Haratua (May) and the 2011 Te Hui ā Tau (Annual General Meeting), National Planning Hui and Student Writing Event that will be held at the Waipuna Hotel & Conferencing Centre in Hongōngoi (July) later this year; and
• Taking some leave with mokopuna.
2. Update re ARAS Christchurch:
Manager Maureen Vance advises that the Adult Reading Assistance Scheme (ARAS) has moved into temporary premises in a church hall in Hoon Hay. Te Poupou personnel have managed to retrieve most of their books from the old office site in the CBD red zone, and can be reached on the same telephone number and email address as before the 22 Hui tanguru (February) earthquake. Phone 03 366 9479: email aras.ch@xtra.co.nz.
3. National Planning Hui 2011- Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters - reminder:
Thank you to Literacy Taupo for your response to this Pānui in last week’s Quickchat. If anyone else has suggestions for Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters, your feedback will be much appreciated. The theme for National Planning Hui this year is Te Ao Hurihuri – Changing Lives – Changing Worlds. Please send the information, with contact details and your comments on what those nominated will bring to the theme, to Barbara Menzies at the National Office (barbara@literacy.org.nz) by next Thursday 28 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011. Your suggestions, profiles and comments will be reviewed after that, and we will contact you for further information as required.
4. Department of Labour (DOL) Research Report on Modern Apprentices:
Modern apprentices' literacy learning: A formative evaluation - 2010
This report (92 pages) from the Department of Labour looks at the findings of a formative evaluation of the pilot programme in which modern apprentices with literacy or numeracy needs received tutoring from Literacy Aotearoa Poupou during 2008. The report is featured in the latest Literacy Portal Update from Workbase, and the Introduction acknowledges the excellent work of the Literacy Aotearoa tutor involved, and National Office personnel who assisted with the research. The report can be read at:
http://www.nzliteracyportal.org.nz/imsdirector.php?resid=5135&ruid=604.
5. Te Harakeke – Regular Community and Voluntary Sector news updates from round the Motu:
Te Harakeke is a weekly newsletter dispatched every Tuesday by the Community Sector Taskforce. It collates information on Job Vacancies and Events happening in your communities that are of relevance to the Tangata Whenua, Community & Voluntary Sector. To subscribe to Te Harakeke, send your request to Georgina at georgina.barrett@xtra.co.nz or sign up at http://www.cst.org.nz/groups.
6. Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga - Knowledge Sharing Grants:
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga is pleased to announce the opening of its Knowledge Sharing Grants for 2011.
These include:
• Conference Attendance Grant (CAG);
• Publishing Support Grant (PSG);
• Knowledge Exchange Support Grant (KESG).
For more information on the grants and to apply, visit www.maramatanga.ac.nz. Applications close 31st May 2011 at 5pm.
7. Referendum topic:
At the end of the year there will be a referendum at the same time as the election and the Voting system is the main topic. Attached is some information that might be helpful in understanding the system. Please distribute to assist people get a good understanding of the issues.
8. 2011 – the Mystic Year – a numeracy exercise to use with students and dazzle your family & friends:
There are four unique birthdates this year: 1/1/11, 11/1/11, 1/11/11, and 11/11/11
If that’s not enough, try adding the last two digits of your birth year and the age you are or going to be this year and see what you get. And if you are really hooked, see if you can work out how many years it will be before this happens again!
9. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2010 – Ignore all messages in a conversation:
Do you ever want to keep unwanted email threads out of your Inbox? The Ignore Conversation feature can remove all messages from a particular conversation, and also divert any future messages in that conversation directly to your Deleted Items folder.
Here’s how to use this feature:
1. In the message list, click the conversation or any message within the conversation that you want to ignore.
2. On the Home tab, click Ignore.
3. Now click Ignore Conversation.
All present and future messages in this conversation will now automatically be deleted.
Note: If at any point you would like to stop ignoring a conversation you can go your Deleted Items folder, select an email in that conversation, click the Ignore button on the Home tab again, and select Stop Ignoring Conversation.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 15 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
This week Te Tumuaki’s key activities have included:
· Meeting with the Policy Committee to discuss the Strategic Plan, Te Poutama Painga and Remuneration;
· Meeting with the Personnel Committee;
· Meeting with Bryce Pedersen (Deputy CE), Robert Blucher (Regional Manager) and team leaders of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu – Correspondence School to discuss a collaborative project;
· Finalising preparations for the launch of the report, He Whānau Mātau, He Whānau Ora Māori adult literacy and whānau transformation.
2. National Planning Hui 2011- Call for Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters suggestions:
Planning for NPH 2011 is well under way, and we are in the process of finalising speakers. Some are confirmed and we invite your suggestions for Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters. As advised in Kōkiri!, the theme for National Planning Hui this year is Te Ao Hurihuri – Changing Lives – Changing Worlds. 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 send your information to Barbara Menzies at the National Office (barbara@literacy.org.nz) by next Thursday 21 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011. Your suggestions, profiles and comments will be reviewed at that stage and we will contact you for further information as required.
3. Website Update:
Publications > Tui Tuia: The latest issue of Tui Tuia is available on the website, it includes a tribute to Paul Marsh written by Te Tumuaki, Bronwyn Yates. Ngā Poupou news comes from Literacy Aotearoa Dunedin, Waitakere Adult Literacy, Horowhenua ALS, Waiheke Adult Literacy and Adult Literacy Tamaki Auckland. Resources include Quick Reads and The Book Depository.
http://www.literacy.org.nz/literacy-aotearoa.php
Members: Recent Updates include photos of Paul Marsh.
http://www.literacy.org.nz/members.php
4. Call for Expressions of Interest – Youth Representative to UNESCO Education Sub-Commission:
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO is inviting expressions of interest for a youth representative (aged between 18 and 25) to serve on the Education Sub-Commission. Click for further information, and an EoI form. Completed application forms and accompanying CVs should be submitted before Monday 2 Haratua (May) 2011. Please feel free to circulate this Pānui through your networks.
5. Try out Sign Language at Work during New Zealand Sign Language Week:
The 5th New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week runs Haratua (May) 2-8, As part of the week's activities, Deaf Aotearoa will again be organising free taster classes throughout the country. A 45-minute taster class that teaches introductory NZSL suited to your environment is a chance for your colleagues, friends and family to get a taste of NZSL in a fun and supportive environment. More details.
6. From ACE Aotearoa – List of United Nations Days, Weeks and Years:
Have you ever wondered what “United Nations World Day of...” is coming up next? Well, wonder no more - here is a list for days, weeks and years. Next on their list is 23rd April - World Book and Copyright Day. Very relevant. Have a look on this page for its history. The UN page is very user friendly, with links to relevant information and events worldwide.
6. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2007 – using Instant Search in Outlook:
Outlook 2007 has a new feature called Instant Search which makes finding the exact email you are looking for really fast and easy. The cool thing about instant search is that it searches as you type, so you may not even have to finish typing a word before you find what you are looking for. Instant search can also be used to search though your calendar or contacts.
Before you can use Instant Search you must have the Windows Desktop Search components installed on your computer. If you see a box that says Click here to enable Instant Search, then you need to click on this. If you do not have the Windows Desktop Search components installed you will be prompted through the installation process.
To view image go to: http://console.lancom.co.nz/images/lancom/MSOfficeSecrets/instantsearch.png
Once you have enabled Instant search you can search for an email by:
1. Under Mail click on the folder that you would like to search e.g. Inbox or Sent Items.
2. Now type what you are looking for into the Search box. Instant Search will automatically start searching as you type.
3. If you would like to further refine your search you can click on the two downward facing arrows to the left of the Search box and the Search box will expand and give you additional search options.
To view image go to: http://console.lancom.co.nz/images/lancom/MSOfficeSecrets/inboxsearch.png
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 08 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
This week Te Tumuaki travelled to Palmerston North to attend the powhiri and facilitate Day One of Te Hui Heke Tuarua (Region Two Meeting), hosted by Te Poupou, Te Whare Akonga – Open Learning Centre. She then departed to attend the funeral of Paul Marsh, Manager, Literacy North Otago, also attended by Nga Kaiwhakahaere (Co-Chairpersons) Serenah Nicholson and Kim Currie and others from Poupou and the National Office.
2. New Staff:
We warmly welcome to the National Office team, Philippa Harvison and Alysha Hiha. Philippa joined us last week in her role as the new National Office Trainer and this week, she attended training in the Waikato with National Trainer, Garland Tonihi. Alysha is our new Receptionist and began Tuesday this week. We know you join with us in welcoming them to Literacy Aotearoa.
3. Change to TEC Enrolment Requirements:
TEC has advised that a legally certified copy of one of the forms of identification listed below must be attached to each enrolment form. NSI numbers are no longer considered as an acceptable form of identification. Driver licence is not acceptable either.
Anyone enrolling for Tutor Training must complete all sections of the form, and will need to provide a legally certified copy of one of the TEC-approved forms of ID listed below:
• New Zealand or Australian birth certificate;
• New Zealand or Australian passport;
• Certificate of New Zealand citizenship or letter of confirmation;
• Passport with New Zealand or Australian permanent residence stamp; or
• Birth certificate with place of birth stated as Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau.
To avoid delays, all enrolment forms must be checked, signed off and posted with the Attendance Register to the National Office (Private Bag 78800 Grey Lynn Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland 1245) after the first block of training. Faxes will not be accepted.
Should you have any concerns regarding this please contact Jodi Maniapoto, Learning and Qualifications Manager (Jodi@literacy.org.nz ) at the National Office.
4. Database send of 10 Paenga wha wha (April) 2011 - reminder:
This is a friendly reminder to Ngā Poupou that the database send is due at National Office on 10th Paenga whawha (April). If your Poupou are unable to meet this deadline please contact National Office.
5. New Contact Details – He Waka Matauranga:
As you may or may not be aware, Te Poupou, He Waka Matauranga recently moved premises from Mt Eden to Papatoetoe. Toni-Lee Haywood (Poupou Manager) has sent through their new contact details for your information and database updates.
Physical Address: 126 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe.
Postal Address: PO Box 76734, Manukau 2241.
Phone: (09) 277 2661.
6. Changes to Employment Law – further information available:
As you know, legislation changing New Zealand employment law came into force on 01 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011. For further information about the changes, go to http://dol.govt.nz/er/
7. ESITO Induction Hui – new dates for Te Heke Tuatoru (Region Three) :
As advised on Tuesday 05 Paenga whāwhā (April), with the passing of our dear friend and colleague Paul the decision was made to postpone the South Island ESITO Induction Hui scheduled to take place this Thursday 7th Paenga whāwhā (April).
Please be advised that this hui will now take place in Dunedin on Thursday 12th Haratua (May). Confirmation of venue will be forwarded to Poupou as soon as this information comes to hand.
8. Training Starting Next Week:
• Ashburton Learning Centre – Pathway from CALT to NCALE delivered by National Trainer, Margaret Williamson
• Adult Learning Support (Nelson/Motueka) – CALT delivered by National Trainer, Analiese Robertson
• Te Kotahitanga e Mahi Kaha Trust, Kaikohe – NCALE delivered by National Trainer, Susan Clark
9. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2010 – delay the delivery of an email:
Have you ever wanted to send an email out on a certain day or at a certain time but were unable to for some reason? Or perhaps you want to write an email for tomorrow now, before you forget?
In Outlook 2007 you can use the delayed delivery feature to select the time and date when an email is to be sent out and Outlook will send the email for you when this time is reached.
To use this feature:
1. Create a new message by clicking on New on the Message ribbon and write your email;
2. Go to the Options ribbon and select Delay Delivery;
3. Ensure the Do not deliver before box is ticked;
4. Now enter the date and the time in the boxes provided;
5. Now click Close and Send the email.
This email will now sit in your Outbox folder located under Main Folders until it reaches its time to be sent. So if you change your mind about sending it you can easily go to your Outbox folder and delete it.
Note: If you do not have Outlook open, or are not connected to the internet when the message reaches its sending time, Outlook will send the message as soon as it next has the opportunity, i.e. the next time you open Outlook and are connected to the internet.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 01 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
Te Tumuaki key activities include:
• Attending the Community Response Forum;
• Final Preparation for Nga Hui Heke;
• Visiting Paul Marsh, who sends his love and hugs to everyone in the the organisation;
• Attending The Hui Heke Tuatoru at the Campbell Park Estate – Otekaieke, Waitaki Valley in the “remote rural hinterlands of North Otago” – quote Helen Newlands.
2. New Zealand Literacy Forum 26 Haratua (May) 2011:
The Industry Training Federation (ITF) will this year convene the second NZ Literacy Forum at the Hotel Intercontinental, Wellington on 26.05.2011. The theme is ‘Literacy at the heart of training.’
For further information see the attached flyer.
3. New Premises for He Waka Mātauranga:
This is to advise that He Waka Mātauranga has relocated from Mount Eden Road to Manukau, with premises at 126 Puhinui Road Papatoetoe. Te Poupou will be open for business from Monday 04 Paenga whāwhā (April) 2011. Their new telephone number is 277 2661 and their email address remains unchanged. We are confident that you will join us in wishing all at He Waka Mātauranga every success in their new location.
4. New Adult Educator’s Resource from Ako Aotearoa:
Literacy South Canterbury Manager Jill Lyons has sent through the following link to a new publication from Ako Aotearoa. It is titled A Tertiary Practitioner’s Guide to Collecting Evidence of Learner Benefit and available at http://akoaotearoa.ac.nz/ako-aotearoa/ako-aotearoa/resources/files/tertiary-practitioners-guide-collecting-evidence-learner-b
The resource has a target audience primarily drawn from Polytechnic and University staff, and provides some useful questions and evidence-gathering ideas for educator self-review. The link has also been added to the Literacy Aotearoa website, http://www.literacy.org.nz/calendar.php
Jill is clearly on a roll – thank you again, Jill.
5. Database send of 10 Paenga wha wha (April) 2011:
Just a reminder to Ngā Poupou that the next database send will inform the quarterly period of Kohi tātea (January) to Poutu te rangi (March) 2011 for MITO and BCITO funded Apprentices. Please ensure that there are comments with regards to literacy gain for the period and, for BCITO, that there are learner goals inserted for reporting purposes. Please do not hesitate to contact National Office should you require clarification or if you are unable to meet the 10th Paenga whāwhā (April) requirement.
6. BCITO Apprentices and Contract to 31 Hakihea (December) 2011:
At a recent meeting with BCITO the strong relationship and work achieved by BCITO Training Advisors and Ngā Poupou was acknowledged. Many thanks to all for the hard work, lateral thinking and great delivery! In follow up to this meeting.
• BCITO is yet to finalise plans for BCITO Apprentices and their use of the TEC Assessment Tool. Ngā Poupou are not contracted to utilise the TEC Assessment Tool for BCITO Apprentices.
Note: Ngā Poupou are contracted to utilise the TEC Assessment Tool for Modern Apprentices referred to Te Poupou ( TEC Workplace Literacy Fund).
• BCITO may be able to fund their Modern Apprentices who run out of delivery hours in 2011 due to the changes in the TEC criteria. If you have a BCITO Modern Apprentice who has nearly completed two blocks of 25 hours tuition (inclusive of 2010 delivery) please contact Alison@literacy.org.nz
• As of Poutu te rangi (March) 2011 quarterly report, we will be including and reporting to BCITO Apprentice Learner Goals. Please ensure that your quarterly report includes learner goals and progress comments referring to achievement of these.
7. Website Update:
There are several new documents in the Members’ section of the website:
• Members > Literacy Campaign:
The posters that are in use for the 2011 Literacy Campaign ‘Read Write Grow’:
http://www.literacy.org.nz/literacy-campaign.php
• Members > General > Presentations:
Te Tumuaki Bronwyn Yates presentation at Ngā Poupou Managers’ Hui
http://www.literacy.org.nz/general.php
8. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2010 – ignore all messages in a conversation:
Do you want to keep unwanted email threads out of your Inbox? The Ignore Conversation feature can remove all messages from a particular conversation, and also put any future messages in that conversation directly into your Deleted Items folder.
Here’s how to use this feature:
1. In the message list, click the conversation or any message within the conversation that you want to ignore.
2. On the Home tab, click Ignore.
3. Now click Ignore Conversation.
All present and future messages in this conversation will now automatically be deleted.
Note: If at any point you would like to stop ignoring a conversation you can go your Deleted Items folder, select an email in that conversation, click the Ignore button on the Home tab again, and select Stop Ignoring Conversation.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 25 Poutū te rangi (March) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
An interesting week, with key activities including participation in Mayor Brown’s consultation on Auckland Unleashed, development of Poupou support management models and final preparation for Ngā Hui Heke. The programme for Ngā Hui Heke has been revised, and as a result there is no longer a need to send out papers prior to the Hui.
Topics for the National Office (Day One of Ngā Hui Heke programme) are:
• Messages & Updates;
• Te Poutama Painga – Ideas for Audit;
• Strategic Plan – Going Forward;
• Funding Allocations – Beyond 2011;
• Risk Management – Getting it Sorted;
• Pronunciation – Getting it Right;
• The Future of Ngā Hui Heke;
• ACE, Assessment and Progressions.
2. Ngā Hui Heke Tuatoru (Region Three) and Tuarua (Region Two):
Thank you to those Poupou who have returned their completed registration forms confirming their attendance at Ngā Hui Heke Tuatoru and Tuarua. There remains one or two Poupou who haven’t yet forwarded their details. PLEASE, if this applies to your Poupou, can you fax or email your completed forms by Monday 28 Poutū te rangi (March) at the very latest!
Te Hui Heke Tuatoru (Region Three) is scheduled to begin next Friday 1 Paenga whawha (April) at the Campbell Park Estate, Waitaki Valley, North Otago followed a few days later with Te Hui Heke Tuarua (Region Two) commencing Wednesday 6 – Thursday 7 Paenga whawha (April) at St Michael’s Church, Palmerston North.
3. Diary these Dates - National Planning Hui & Student Writing Event:
This year the National Planning Hui and Student Writing Event will be held from Thursday 7th – Friday 8th Hōngongoi (July). The theme for the hui is, Te Ao Hurihuri: Changing Lives – Changing Worlds.
4. 2011 Modern Apprentices and Workplace Literacy Fund:
A reminder to everyone of the eligibility criterion for the above programmes - an average 25 hour block tuition with one potential rollover (including 2010 delivery). When the learner is close to reaching maximum delivery, please contact National Office to discuss further options. Industry Training Organisations (ITOs)and employers are being encouraged to fund further tuition for their apprentices and employees if this is required to meet their learning goals.
5. The National Library of New Zealand is Seeking Volunteer Website Testers:
Would Ngā Poupou personnel like to help develop a website that provides access to New Zealand’s history and heritage in pictures and documents? The National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, is recruiting a group of people from all walks of life as potential user testers. For more information on how this will work and how you can get involved, go to http://cst.org.nz/r/topic/5FQRK7NhCqQTBDh3yZSeTX.
6. BCITO Apprentices and Contract to 31 Hakihea (December) 2011:
At a recent meeting with BCITO the strong relationship and work achieved by BCITO Training Advisors and Ngā Poupou was acknowledged. Many thanks to all for the hard work, lateral thinking and great delivery! In follow up to this meeting.
• BCITO is yet to finalise plans for BCITO Apprentices and their use of the TEC Assessment Tool. Ngā Poupou are not contracted to utilise the TEC Assessment Tool for BCITO Apprentices.
Note: Ngā Poupou are contracted to utilise the TEC Assessment Tool for Modern Apprentices referred to Te Poupou ( TEC Workplace Literacy Fund).
• BCITO may be able to fund any of their Modern Apprentices who run out of delivery hours in 2011 due to the changes in the TEC criteria. If you have a BCITO Modern Apprentice who has nearly completed two blocks of 25 hours tuition (inclusive of 2010
delivery) please contact Alison@literacy.org.nz
• As of Poutu te rangi (March) 2011 quarterly report, we will be including and reporting to BCITO Apprentice Learner Goals. Please ensure that your quarterly report includes learner goals and progress comments referring to achievement of these.
7. Website Update:
• Publications > News Releases:
Waitakere Adult Literacy featured in ‘The Aucklander’ recently with student Terrene Gibson and manager Jane Gilmour. http://www.literacy.org.nz/news-releases.php#jan-march11
• Literacy Services > Links:
Waiheke Adult Literacy has launched a new newsletter. Check it out at: http://www.literacy.org.nz/links.php#PoupouWebsites
8. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2007 and 2010 – reduce the file size of your office document by compressing the pictures:
Having an Office document with a lot of pictures can increase the size of the file quite a bit. If you have a large Office document, one way you can decrease the size of it is to use the image compression feature.
Here is how to do it:
1. Click on the image you want to compress and then click on the Picture Tools tab that appears at the top of your screen.
2. Click Compress pictures and an options box will open.
3. From here you can select whether you want to compress all your pictures or just the one you have selected, and also how you want to compress your pictures e.g. the resolution/target output you want to use.
4. When you have finished choosing your options click OK.
Note: This secret works in both Office 2007 and 2010.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 18 Poutū te rangi (March) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
I’ve had a bit of time off this week and so my key activity has been meeting with Te Koruru. For your information it was announced at this meeting that given only one nomination was received, Kim Currie can be confirmed the Tauiwi representative for Te Heke Tuatoru (Region Three). Other news following the meeting of Te Koruru will be sent out in Kōkiri.
Unfortunately the programme for Nga Hui Heke has been further delayed and will be sent out soon.
2. Renewal of Level 5 Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring (CALT) certificate:
As you know, the Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring Level 5 has a two-year currency. This enables Literacy Aotearoa to maintain confidence that quality adult literacy tuition continues to be provided by the tutors we train. The expiry date is recorded on the certificate. Managers and Coordinators should provide a recommendation to Learning and Qualifications Manager Jodi Maniapoto that the certificate be re-issued, if the Manager or Coordinator is satisfied that, on the basis of annual performance appraisal:
• the tutor continues to demonstrate ongoing competence;
• the tutor has taken advantage of professional development (ongoing training) offered by Te Poupou and/or Literacy Aotearoa;
• the tutor has maintained her/his skills, knowledge and experience such that the quality of tuition provided to adult literacy students remains high.
3. Recommended Reading for adult literacy learners – novels or non-fiction:
The local Polytech is setting up a Recreational Reading collection in their Library – ‘the primary aim of which will be to enhance or help students' literacy, the other aim is to encourage people reading wider, especially for pleasure’. The collection currently includes lots of readers aimed at ESOL students so the Polytech would like titles aimed at the general populace. Please send your recommendations to moana@literacy.org.nz.
4. New Zealand Police Adult Diversion Scheme Donations:
From this year, approved groups will be endorsed to receive donations from 1 July until 30 June two years out (two year period to replace the previous annual round). The application round commences in approximately March/April every two years to consider which organisations will be approved groups for the following financial years. The next period will be 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2013. Applications are open now.
For more information, and to apply, go to: http://www.police.govt.nz/service/diversion/donations.html#applicationprocess.
With thanks to Literacy South Canterbury Manager Jill Lyons for providing the information and link.
5. Website Update:
Publications > News Releases: Manager Michael Dally and learner Daniel Potter of Horowhenua Adult Literacy Scheme (HALS) feature on pages 2-3 in the latest issue of Rise Magazine ‘Opening doors with words and numbers’. http://www.literacy.org.nz/news-releases.php.
6. Neighbours’ Day 26-27 Poutū te rangi (March) 2011 – reminder:
Fill the gas bottle, put the jug on, and gather your neighbours. Neighbours Day is less than 2 weeks away! We've heard about activities planned for back and front yards, carports, living rooms, parks, reserves, streets, gardens and farms, even rest homes, early childhood centres and schools. For further ideas and information go to: Turning Streets into Neighbourhoods: Hurihia nga ara hei tui i te ata noho a te tangata.
7. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2007 – a speedy trick to turn an email into a task:
If you receive an email detailing a task that you need to perform at some point in the future, you can quickly and easily add that to your task list, (which appears at the bottom of your calendar and in the To-Do Bar on the right of your screen) by flagging it.
To do this:
1. Right click on the grey flag next to the email in your inbox.
2. Now select when this task needs to be completed, from the list e.g. Today, Tomorrow, This Week. If your task needs to be performed on a specific day then you can click Custom and enter the date.
The subject line of this email will now appear in your task list and all you need to do is click on it to see the full email. If you cannot see your To-Do Bar, go to View, To-Do Bar, and selecting Normal. If you can see your To-Do Bar but not your task list then go to View, To-Do Bar and select Task list.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 11 Poutu te rangi (March) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
For this week my key activities were:
• Meeting with Bryce Pederson, Deputy Chief Executive of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu – The Correspondence School to discuss collaborative opportunities;
• Attending training at the Auckland University of Technology regarding the collaborative development and delivery of a Masters paper;
• Meeting with Te Wahanga, NZCER to finalise report findings for one of the two joint research projects;
• Attended the UNESCO Joint Sub Commissions meeting to discuss strategic directions and engagement with youth;
• Meeting with the Sir Harawira Gardiner and the ACE Sector Strategic Alliance sub-committee on strategic development;
• Preparing meeting papers for the first meeting of Te Koruru for 2011, next Friday 18 Poutū te rangi (March); and
• Attended the 4th Annual Maori & Pasifika Professional Development Hui Fono held at Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae, Manukau.
I am conscious that Ngā Hui Heke are fast approaching and unfortunately I am late in sending out the papers for these hui. They are being finalised and will be sent out electronically Wednesday 16 Poutū te rangi (March) 2011. My apologies for the inconvenience.
2. Ngā Hui Heke – pending – Reminder re. Kaupapa-based expectations:
This is a reminder that Literacy Aotearoa funding support to Ngā Poupou personnel to attend and participate in Ngā Hui Heke is provided with the expectation that participants arrive in time to attend Pōwhiri and are present for Poroporoaki.
3. Website Update - Skills Highway Articles about Workplace Literacy Provision:
Literacy Services > Workplace Literacy: Links to the Skills Highway website provide case studies and a graduation ceremony for Fletcher Construction employees enrolled in a workplace literacy programme delivered by Waitakere Adult Literacy inc. http://www.literacy.org.nz/workplace.php.
4. Ngā Poupou Quickchat Mailing Lists:
If your Poupou has implemented a forwarding list to ensure that all Poupou personnel receive the weekly copy of Quickchat, that is fantastic. It would be appreciated if you would also ensure that your forwarding lists are kept up to date. For several weeks the National Office has been receiving increasingly irate requests to stop sending Quickchat from someone who has had no involvement with the organisation for more than 18 months. Unfortunately for us (and for the person concerned) we are unable to comply with this request, because it is coming from someone who is not on our distribution list. If you think you might be the Poupou in question, please contact Barbara Menzies (barbara@literacy.org.nz) at the National Office to confirm.
5. NCALE & Pathway from CALT to NCALE Training Delivery:
This it advise that Literacy Aotearoa will be delivering the National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Educator) Level 5 and Pathway from CALT L5 to NCALE L5 in Hamilton. This training will be suitable for tutors that have either completed CALT L5 or who only have the practicum to submit.
Dates: Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th Paenga whawha (April) 2011;
Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th Haratua (May) 2011;
Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th Pipiri (June) 2011; and
Tuesday 5th & Wednesday 6th Hōngongoi (July) 2011.
Venue: Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton,
100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton.
Times: 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Tutors who wish to attend should register via the literacy Aotearoa website www.literacy.org.nz, if you have any queries, please direct them to the Learning and Qualifications Manager, Jodi Maniapoto Jodi@literacy.org.nz.
6. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2010 – save time with Cover Pages in Word 2010:
Do you want to quickly insert a Cover Page into your document? In Office 2010 you can easily choose from a number of professionally designed Cover Pages, or save your own design to the Cover Page Gallery for reuse whenever you like.
To insert a Cover Page:
1. Go to the Insert Ribbon and click on Cover Page.
2. Now click on the picture of the Cover Page you would like to use.
3. To change anything about the shapes that appear on your page simply click on the shape and then click on Drawing Tools at the top of your screen. From here you will be able to change things like the colour, style and 3D effect of the shape.
To save a Cover Page you have created for future use:
1. Select the page you would like to save to the Cover Page Gallery, click on to the Insert tab, and then click Cover Page.
2. Now select Save selection to Cover Page Gallery
3. In the box that appears, type a name for your Cover Page and click Ok.
4. Now when you want to reuse this Cover Page all you need to do is go to the Insert tab, then Cover Page, and click on the picture of your design.
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QUICKCHAT For the week ending 04 Poutu te rangi (March) 2011
1. Te Tumuaki Update:
Kia ora tātou katoa. This week we held the national meeting of Poupou Managers, and I would to take this opportunity to thank the managers for their participation and contributions to a successful hui. The time taken to attend these meetings means time away from families and workplaces, and our appreciation extends to those who support our work throughout Aotearoa, and make it possible for us to meet face-to-face. The meeting was very valuable, and we will have the slides from the meeting available on the Literacy Aotearoa website next week. The notes from the workshops will follow in the next two weeks.
For this week my key activities include:
• meetings to finalise the Radio Advertisement and the Posters which are part of the NZ Post campaign (refer to item 4 below for more information);
• participating in the two-day Poupou Managers’ Hui at Waipuna Conference Centre;
• teleconference with the ACE Aotearoa Professional Development Strategy Group;
• attending a meeting of the Auckland Community Response Forum;
• Poupou support with Te Whare Whai Matauranga o Turanga and Waitomo Literacy Trust.
2. Update re cancellation of Census Day 2011:
As you will be aware by now, Census 2011 has been cancelled in the wake of last week’s earthquake. Some census forms had already been distributed
The distributed forms will not be retrieved by the collectors, so if you or your students have already received the forms, please dispose of them.
3. Annual Audited Financial Statements Submission:
The Audited Financial Statements were due at the National Office by the 28th Hui tanguru (February) 2011. If your accounts are presently at the auditors we will accept a letter from the auditor stating this and/or a copy of your draft accounts. If you have any queries please direct your enquiries to: Julie Davis, Finance Manager on julie@literacy.org.nz.
4. NZ Post Campaign:
This year NZ Post is again sponsoring a promotional campaign with Literacy Aotearoa. The promotion strategy highlights a strengths-based approach to adult literacy and numeracy provision, and has three elements :
• Travelling Books – to be distributed to Ngā Poupou for local distribution later this month – although please note potentially this date may be changed.
• Magazine Advertisements (posters showing people using literacy and numeracy skills in a range of everyday situations) – to be published in Woman’s Day (on sale date 21.03.2011), the TV Guide (on sale date 17.03.2011), and Sunday Star Times (on sale dates 13.03.2011 and 27.03.2011)
• A 30 second Radio Advertisement – to be aired on radio stations nationwide, iwi stations and Pacific Island stations on or following 14.03.2011. The script comes from the statements of adult literacy students in the videos filmed by the late Don Selwyn and his crew – still available on the Literacy Aotearoa website.
For further information please send your enquiries to Te Tumuaki.
5. Website Update: New postings on the Literacy Aotearoa website as follows:
• Literacy Services > Links: Poupou newsletters have been added from Buller, Literacy Waikato. http://www.literacy.org.nz/links.php
• Publications > Student Writing: two new pieces from learners at Adult Literacy Aotearoa Kapiti have been added to the site. http://www.literacy.org.nz/student-writing.php
• Publications > News Releases : An article featuring Analiese Robertson has been added to the website ‘Empowering people with words’. http://www.literacy.org.nz/news-releases.php#jan-march11
• Members > CALT : Information about the CALT qualification is available in the ‘Members’ section. Note this page is not available to people outside Ngā Poupou. You can click on the pdf to print or forward to potential trainee tutors. http://www.literacy.org.nz/calt.php
6. Tutor vacancy at Literacy Aotearoa Wellington:
Literacy Aotearoa Wellington seek to employ a full-time Adult Literacy and Numeracy Tutor.
Here is the link to the job ad:
http://www.seek.co.nz/Job/adult-literacy-and-numeracy-tutor/in/wellington-wellington-central/19201332
7. Microsoft Office Secret for Office 2007 – Recall or replace a message using Outlook 2010:
Have you ever accidently sent an email to the wrong person, or realised a mistake in an email after you sent it? If you and the person you are emailing are both on Microsoft Exchange you might be able to get that message back using the Resend or Recall feature.
In Outlook 2010 the way you go about recalling or replacing a sent message has changed slightly. Here’s how you now access this feature:
1. First go to your Sent Items folder in Outlook and open the sent message you want to recall/replace.
2. Then go to File tab, click the Resend or Recall button, and select Recall This Message.
3. Now select the option you want, either Delete unread copies of this message or Delete unread copies and replace with a new message, and click OK.
Now if the message you sent has not yet been opened it will either be deleted or replaced with the new message you create.
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