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Relevant Research - August 2020

We are pleased to report the latest progress in our Learner Capability Framework research project, for which we have received an Ako Aoteaoroa National Project Grant. The two most recent draft research reports are available online now:

Congratulations to Josie Crawley, recipient of a 2020 Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching Award from Ako Aoteoroa. Josie uses reflective storytelling techniques to construct learning environments that enable her students to flourish. Josie joins 20 of her colleagues who have received this award since 2007.

Once again we hope that you enjoy reading this month's selection of our research. We would love to hear what you find interesting and useful.

Prof Leoni Schmidt
Director: Research and Postgraduate Studies
ISSN 2624-084X

Contents

Suffrage in Stitches

Suffrage in stitches

by Lesley Brook

Signatories on New Zealand's suffrage petition are commemorated in a textile artwork.

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Otago Polytechnic Information Technology student Vincent Rijlaarsdam

"Let's learn together"

by Lesley Brook

Teaching in the 21st century is, or should be, much more engaging and facilitative.

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Meeting

Dispute resolution

by Lesley Brook

Streamlining arbitral proceedings is important to resolve disputes more quickly and reduce the parties' costs.

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Alsco electric truck

Electric dreams

by Elena Dyachenko

Masters of Professional Practice student Elena Dyachenko investigates the potential electrification of the trucking fleet.

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Kākāriki - Interactive Live Event

Being green

by Marie Schwenzer, Pia Otte, Anne Glaess

In an online event they organised, three students share tips about living more sustainably.

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Second year Bachelor of Culinary Arts students

Counting credits

by Lesley Brook

A holistic approach to assessment helps reduce student anxiety.

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Regenerating bush, Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua

Quarantine Island Kamau Taurua

by Lesley Brook

Visitors are welcome at a small island reserve close to Dunedin.

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Matthew Blair

Coaching career

by Bennett Jones

Permanent employment is beneficial for tertiary-qualified strength and conditioning coaches.

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Anthony's eyes

An eye idea

by Lesley Brook

A collaboration between Information Technology and Occupational Therapy has helped align a technological innovation with implementation to benefit people.

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