Call for Contributions Open
Do you have an idea for a workshop, case study, resource or interactive discussion that you would love to share with others? We are currently seeking expressions of interest for contributions to the conference programme, with a range of options available.
Let's celebrate and share the mahi happening in our sector, with a focus on practice and research that supports learners and educators with positive action, collaboration, interconnection, wellbeing, agency, creativity and joy.
Please click on the button link below to complete the form and submit your idea. The form is open until May 8th. Our conference committee will review all submissions and get back to you in May to confirm or discuss your idea further.
Contribution Ideas
Below are some ideas to help guide your submission or encourage you to contribute!
Possible formats include:
- Lightning round session (5 - 10 mins)
- Short workshop or presentation (20 - 30 mins)
- Longer workshop or interactive discussion (45 - 60 mins)
- Poster or artwork displayed in person or digitally - no live presentation
- Inside or outside spaces available
Possible contexts and themes include:
- Te Taiao nature connection and nature-based learning
- Connecting people, building community, collaboration
- Rangatahi - Student voice and agency / actions
- Hauora - Wellbeing
- Toi - Arts, creativity, storytelling
- Tākaro - Play, games
- Mātauranga Māori and mana whenua-led projects
- Place-based learning - pūrākau / whenua, history, geography
- STEM and Citizen Science - science, technology, maths
- Huringa Āhuarangi - Climate change
- Maara Kai - Gardens, food
- Wai - Freshwater and marine
- Biodiversity - animals, plants, fungi, ecosystems, restoration
- Sustainability - resource use, circular systems, transport and energy
