1. Curriculum Updates Date May 2011

2. Progression Diagrams How learning progresses between the indicators within and across levels for each component of the Technology curriculum http://www.techlink. org.nz/curriculum-support /Progression-Diagrams/ index.htm

3. Knowledge and Skills http://www.techlink.org.nz/curriculum- support/tks/index.htmhttp://www.techlink.org.nz/curriculum- support/tks/index.htm

6. Teaching and Learning Guidelines These guides have been designed to help teachers create quality teaching and learning programmes. They will support teachers in their planning for the alignment of standards to The New Zealand Curriculum. http://seniorsecondary.tki.org.nz/Technology

7. University Approved Subject List The subjects on the list of approved subjects for university entrance are under consideration as one of the proposed changes to university entrance. Depending on which changes to University Entrance are adopted, the approved subject list may change in 2012 for entry into university in 2013. Any questions you have about university entrance may be directed to your school relationship manager or to the UEreview2010@nzqa.govt.nz UEreview2010@nzqa.govt.nzmailto:UEreview2010@nzqa.govt.nz

8. NCEA Level 2 Technology Conditions of Assessment http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/docs /tech_CoA_L2_5aug10.dochttp://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/docs /tech_CoA_L2_5aug10.doc Graphics http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/grap hics-lvl2.php

9. Draft Level 2 DVC http://www.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/docs /tech_CoA_L2_5aug10.doc

10. Implementation GSM will be implemented in 2011 for all Level 1 standards externally assessed by written examination papers. It will not be used for marking portfolios in Technology, including Design and Visual Communication. The pilot tested the application of GSM to paper-based examinations; further research will be carried out before GSM is used for portfolio marking.

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12. Aspiring Leaders… The main purpose of Kiwi Leadership for Principals is to present a model of leadership that reflects the qualities, knowledge, and skills required to lead New Zealand schools from the present to the future. At the heart of the model is a clear focus on how we can work together to improve educational and social outcomes for all our young people.http://www.educationalleaders.govt.nz /Leadership-developmenthttp://www.educationalleaders.govt.nz /Leadership-development