SMARTNET EVENTS
Since 1997 SmartNet has connected key business people, researchers, educators and policy makers in the pursuit of new local and global opportunities.
Through short live events supported by online resources SmartNet promotes knowledge sharing, innovation and networking with purpose across sector boundaries.
RECENT EVENT
The 2016 forum was the fifth in a post-quakes annual series involving representatives of public, private and community sector organisations sharing visions, discussing issues and solutions and networking with purpose. More…
UPCOMING EVENT
"Thank you Lyall and team for a terrific conterence.... it is a world-class event..." "I think this was one of the best ‘conferences’ that I have been to." "I have attended numerous conferences around the world and wish to compliment all concerned as this has to be as good as I’ve seen, both in terms of focus and of content." "Best organised conference I have ever attended." "Brillant event. Innovative, fun and refreshing." "Congratulations on a conference well organised and received." “Many thanks, nice diverse crowd”
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Tomorrow’s Skills, Yesterday’s Bureaucracy
Lyall Lukey, Convener of Education Leaders Forum 2019 Digital Divides, Dividends & Dangers, argues that while there are undoubtedly big system and funding issues to address in the vocational education and training sector, the centralisation concept announced on 13 February is not the most effective way forward. Read more at: Tomorrow’s Skils, Yesterdays Bureaucracy
Job Currency: By Degrees? Without Qualifications? With Micro-credentials?
Speaking at the recent 12th annual Education Leaders Forum in Rotorua, Phil Ker, CEO Otago Polytechnic generated interest with his presentation “Micro-credentials: an old dog with some new tricks!” ELF Convener Lyall Lukey explains why. Read the article on Education Central.
Addressing social challenges in education remains our biggest priority
Addressing the social and cultural challenges confronting our education system is still top of the list before any real traction can be made with other issues begging for educators’ attention. That was one of the main messages to emerge from the Education Leaders Forum in Rotorua. Read the article from Judith Barback on Education Central
