Here-turi-kōkā/August 2008

Curriculum Mapping – Coaching and Leading
Rāmere 13 Pipiri 2008 – Rātū 19 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Presented by Chic Foote.
The second day of this course is on the 19 – 08 – 08.
A two – day course designed for those with some experience with Curriculum Mapping process in their school.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz

APAN26 Sustainable Networking
Rāhina 4 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
The Asia Pacific Advanced Network Consortium meeting is Asia Pacific’s foremost event for showcasing advanced broadband networking applications and technologies for research and education.
APAN26 will explore how ICT developments and advanced networks are changing research and collaboration in the Asia – Pacific region – and contributing towards environmental, regional and operational sustainability. This event is an opportunity for New Zealand’s education and research sector to connect with power users of advanced network applications and services.
Queenstown, New Zealand
Luke Paardekooper
luke@paardekooper.co.nz
+ 64 4 5684576
+ 64 4 568 4563 (fax)
http://www.karen.net.nz/apan26/

What's Good For You (G)
Rāpare 7 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāpare 7 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:00 pm
Find out whether it's best to wax or shave; if it's safe to stand in front of microwaves; how to beat jetlag; what causes ulcers; and why men seem to hang around the barbecue.

Playing Possum (PGR)
Rāpare 7 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāpare 7 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
10:10 pm
A humorous exploration of New Zealand's possum epidemic through the eyes of some of those who have taken up arms against this pest.

Whatever!
Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Presented by Mark Treadwell. The new opportunities made possible by the internet offer educators the chance to radically change their learning and teaching pedagogy.
Auckland
Sue Maloney
info@learningnetwork.ac.nz
(09) 835 0912
(09) 835 0918 (fax)
http://www.learningnetwork.ac.nz

Four Corners: Secrets of the Fathers
Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:10 pm
Twins Anne and Helen were 20 years old when they learned they had been conceived from an anonymous man's sperm. They spent the next 20 years trying to find out who he was.
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/content/2005/s1486589.ht
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Beijing 2008: Opening Ceremony
Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:30 pm
A build – up to the opening ceremony, LIVE from Beijing, including New Zealand's Top Ten Olympic Moments. With hosts Peter Williams and Geoff Bryan.
http://en.beijing2008.cn/

Beijing 2008: Opening Ceremony
Rāmere 8 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
11:00 pm
Meet the athletes and discover Beijing culminating with a spectacular Opening Ceremony LIVE at midnight from the National Stadium, Beijing. Hosted by Peter Williams, with commentators Keith Quinn, John McBeth and Sophie Zhang.
http://en.beijing2008.cn/

Just the Job (G)
Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:30 am
Bevan is interested in woodwork so looks at a career in joinery. Dexter and Leanne see what it takes to work in sports and tourism.

Wild China: Beyond the Great Wall (G)
Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:30 pm
Explore the world of northern China beyond The Great Wall. Learn how life survive the harsh deserts and frozen wastes and how these extreme lands have shaped some of China's most colourful people and wildlife. http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/natureofthings/2008/wildchina/wildchina1.htm
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Free NZ Teacher Seminar and Field Trip in Second Life
Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
You've heard of Second Life the online virtual world... no one can explain it, it has to be experienced. Now is your chance to go on a guided virtual field trip to SL see it for yourself.

Find out how SL works and how citizens interact with it and each other, explore and experience a range of islands/regions and discuss the educational possibilities of SL.
Time: 4.30pm beginning at Second Life's Glidden Campus (225 218 25)

For more information about how to get online with SL and/or to register for the seminar please contact Konrad 'Konrad Snoodle' Konlechner; email kkonlechner@aic.ac.nz
Glidden Campus
Konrad 'Konrad Snoodle' Konlechn
kkonlechner@aic.ac.nz

Attitude
Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:30 am
The team is in Holland with sprinter Kate Horan as she test drives her new running blade; and meet the fastest man on no legs, blade runner Oscar Pistorius.

ExperiMental (G)
Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
4:30 pm
Irreverant, amusing, and always entertaining, ExperiMental travels the world in search of the craziest experiments ever performed and challenges the scientists responsible to repeat their bizarre experiments in front of the camera. Although the experiments may seem silly, many of them have played an important role in genuine scientific research and some of them have ultimately led to surprising scientific breakthroughs or real world applications. Today: Are you indulging in a little midnight snacking? We'll
show you why when you eat is as important as what you eat. Does catching a cold have anything to do with being cold? Turns out, mum may have been right. We'll also introduce you to a scientist who has developed a new way
to dunk biscuits in tea, tune in and discover the perfect plunging technique. http://www.tv3.co.nz/Programmes/Reality/ExperiMental/tabid/531/Default.aspx?showid=3D15315

Talk Talk (G)
Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 pm
Join host Finlay Macdonald as he talks to some of New Zealand's most creative and interesting people. Tonight: musician Murray Grindlay; and multi – media artist Yuki.

Impact (PGR)
Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 10 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:35 pm
A speedboat flips at over 200 mph, breaking pilot Kyle Walker's back and shattering his leg. Olympic luge racer Anne Abernathy slams her head into an icy wall – and suffers a severe blow to her brain. Scalded by a blast of
boiling water, doctors must now rebuild 80% of Todd Robinsons skin. An out – of – control stock car slams track medic Mike Staley, shattering his forearm in six places. An instant of trauma can lead to the battle of a
lifetime. Survival depends on the miracle of modern medicine and the power of the human spirit. These are the stories of lives changed forever in a moment of impact.

Earth Report: Billion Dollar Bonfire
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:10 pm
Gas flaring wastes millions of tonnes of energy every year, and contributes to the ongoing problem of climate change.
http://www.tve.org/earthreport/archive/doc.cfm?aid=3D18
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What's Really In Our Food? (PGR)
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:00 pm
New to 3, Petra Bagust hosts What's Really In Our Food? The show investigates the food we eat, exploring the benefits and risks and debunking some of the popular myths or misunderstandings surrounding so many food products. http://www.tv3.co.nz/TVShows/Reality/InsideNZ/tabid/86/articleID/33600/cat/1
04/Default.aspx

Mythbusters (PGR)
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 pm
Adam and Jamie let off a little steam by testing the myth of a steam powered machine gun while and Tori, Grant and Kari stretch the truth for science by trying to beat a lie detector.
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/about/abo
ut.html

Writers on Writing
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:00 pm
This series is an introduction to the craft of creative writing. Tonight we follow the development of four new musical works by four young composers from around the world.

NZ Doco of the Week: Load of Rubbish
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:10 pm
Shows the unpleasant reality of consumer society in NZ which challenges our clean, green image. Discover why recycling is not really what it's cracked up to be.

Tough Choices (PGR)
Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 12 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
10:10 pm
Looks at the ethical and social issues raised by genetic testing and pre – natal diagnosis. We follow a number of families who have faced some difficult situations.

Wild Asia (G)
Rāapa 13 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāapa 13 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:00 pm
Creatures of the Thaw: As winter's icy fist unclenches, spring brings new life to an array of fascinating freshwater inhabitants in the water – blessed regions of Asia's north eastern corners.

What's Good For You (G)
Rāpare 14 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāpare 14 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:00 pm
Are old folk beliefs accurate? Are cellphones dangerous? Does knuckle – cracking cause arthritis? And will eating fish help you live a longer, healthier life?

Mercury Lane (G)
Rāpare 14 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāpare 14 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 pm
Examine contemporary jewellery in New Zealand; visit Arc Cafe in Dunedin where music, food and making records are all on the menu; and watch director Micheal Bennet's short film, "Cow".

Planet Science (G)
Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
10:00 am
Asteroids, volcanoes and climate change have nearly wiped out life on Earth. This programme examines the greatest natural threats, and questions whether the human species faces extinction again.

New Zealand's Top 100 History Makers (G)
Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
11:30 am
Documentary series counting down the top Kiwi movers and shakers of all time, as judged by a panel of historians and celebrities.

ExperiMental (G)
Rātapu 17 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 17 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
4:30 pm
Irreverant, amusing, and always entertaining, ExperiMental travels the world in search of the craziest experiments ever performed and challenges the scientists responsible to repeat their bizarre experiments in front of the camera. Although the experiments may seem silly, many of them have played an important role in genuine scientific research and some of them have ultimately led to surprising scientific breakthroughs or real world applications. http://www.tv3.co.nz/Programmes/Reality/ExperiMental/tabid/531/Default.aspx?showid=3D15315

Impact (PGR)
Rātapu 17 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 17 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:35 pm
Reality series examining real – life cases where a victim goes through a sudden moment of impact and uses re – enactments, computer animation and interviews to show how the human body reacts and victims can fight against
the odds to survive and recover.

Big Ideas For A Small Planet (G)
Rāhina 18 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhina 18 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:30 pm
A closer look at the age – old adage 'you are what you eat'.

CCTV: Caught on Camera (PGR)
Rāhina 18 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhina 18 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:30 pm
Closed circuit television came to Britain in 1967, when a small tea house in London introduced a basic black and white camera to see if the patrons were taking too many tea cakes. 40 years on and Britain has more public
surveillance cameras than any other country on earth. It's reckoned that some people are caught on camera 375 times a day. This two part special series examines the history of CCTV, most notably as a weapon to combat crime, terrorism, public disorder and bad driving.

Mythbusters (PGR)
Rātū 19 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 19 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 pm
Adam and Jamie find out using a flight simulator if either of them can safely land a commercial airplane with no previous experience of flying and the team test some parachute free fall myths.
http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/mythbusters/about/abo
ut.html

Think Green (G)
Rātū 19 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 19 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
10:30 pm
Informative and empowering eco – series which looks at sustainable living and eco – friendly ideas for everyday.

English Language Learning Progressions
Rāpare 21 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
This series of 2 workshops will focus on MOE resource English Language Learners (ELLs) at various stages. Facilitated by Lyn Pascoe and Julie Luxton. Target group: Mainstream subject and ESOL specialist teachers. Dates: 21 August and 23 October. (Participants will be expected to attend both sessions). Time: 9am – 3pm. Cost: Day 1 $80+GST, Day 2 free.
Rotorua School Support Services
karinac@clear.net.nz
07 349 2214 (fax)

Privacy Awareness Week
Rātapu 24 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 30 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Privacy Awareness Week is an annual promotion by the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) group which includes privacy commissioners from Australia (including New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory), Canada (including British Columbia), Hong Kong, Korea and New Zealand.The week is an opportunity for governments, business, schools, and individuals to promote privacy awareness.

Nationally
http://www.privacyawarenessweek.org/paw/

RED – August North Island Bus Tour
Rāhina 25 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāmere 29 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
The North Island Bus Tour is offered four times throughout the year. Each bus tour begins with all participants meeting at Renaissance Auckland at 8:30am on the Monday. On Monday to Wednesday, the participants will visit two schools a day. In the evening there is a debrief where the highlights of the day are noted and discussed. Thursday is spent at a single school and on Thursday evening the tour travels to another to stay the night and then make a final wrap up on Friday.
Leaves from Auckland
Sarah Bayliss
s.bayliss@red.co.nz
(09) 968 3739
(09) 968 3650 (fax)
http://www.red.co.nz/bustrips.htm

Nova Science Now (G)
Rātapu 31 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātapu 31 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
7:00 pm
An investigation into sleep and memory; a bone sample of a 68 million year old Tyrannosaurus Rex; questions about a statue on the CIA campus; and a profile of mathematical genius Arlie Petters.