Dates: Monday 22nd April to Wednesday 24th April 2013
Venue: The University of Waikato, Hamilton
Topic outline
Welcome
The Moodle Moot conference in New Zealand is rightly regarded as one of the best in the world - a great professional development event, well organised, but with a genuinely collegiate and friendly atmosphere. Please take a moment to read the organisers welcome, especially relevant if this is your first NZ Moodle Moot.
Submit a presentation proposal
The biggest single factor affecting the success of a Moodle Moot is the quality and variety of presentations. Remember, you don't have to be an expert to share your knowledge! Practical experience and helping others is just as important as presenting research and academic content.
The database below is for adding presentations that you can offer - everyone can add Comments and Rate ideas, and this will help us finalise the programme. Acceptance of proposals will be made during March/April and are selected to provide an overall balance of the programme, and to ensure there is 'something of value for everyone'.Submissions are now closed.
Thanks to everyone for such a high-quality and varied selection! If you haven't had an email confirmation then unfortunately there wasn't quite enough space for your idea. However, you can add your idea to one of the "Open Spaces / Show & Tell" sessions
Social-networking
You can help make other aware of the New Zealand Moot this year by using one of the following social-networking tools:
Tweet about this year's Moodle Moot using the hashtag #mootnz13
Upload your photos to Flickr using the tag mootnz13
Conference days
The main conference is Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of April 2012. The conference is organised into three 'tracks' - technical, teaching, and 'other'. You are able to swap between these different tracks throughout the conference (excluding Monday workshops).
Workshops day
Workshops are 9.30-3.30 on Monday 22nd April - lunch is included. This year we have four full day practical Workshops / Labs available on Monday 22nd April (lunch included). Places for Workshops usually fill up very quickly (and have limited space) so please book these at the time you book for the conference. You can read about each of these workshops below.
Social events
There are two main social events, the reception 'drinks and nibbles' after the Monday workshops - to which everyone is invited - and the conference dinner - a great chance to relax and network with others.The full conference dinner details are in the registered attendees only area.
Registration and fees
Once you are registered you will receive an enrolment key to the special "attendees only" area. This has detailed session outlines, delegate support materials, discussion boards, networking information, additional resources etc.- Workshops (Monday 22nd) $199 +GST
(Cool Course Competition workshop is $99+GST) - Welcome reception (Monday 22nd) FREE
- Two-day conference (Tuesday 23rd - Wednesday 24th) $349 +GST
- Conference dinner at Vilagrads (Tuesday 23rd) $65 +GST
- Workshops (Monday 22nd) $199 +GST
Please note that registration for Moodle Moot NZ13 has now closed.
If you have a special case and wish to be placed on a waiting list you may email helpdesk[AT]hrdnz.com
Venue information
Moodle Moot 2013 will take place in the MSB building, The University of Waikato. Teresa Gibbison from the Waikato Centre for eLearning (WCEL) is the venue co-ordinator. The WCEL team have several areas of responsibility, one of which is to provide eLearning leadership and representation within the tertiary sector and other external communities on behalf of the University. We look forward to welcoming, sharing and learning from existing and potential Moodlers from across all education and business sectors. Save the Google Campus Map today or download and print the MootNZ13 Venue Map (PDF) below
Accommodation
The majority of Hamilton's accommodation is in the central city, about 5 minutes from the University. Here are a few recommended places to stay. Property name Approx Price Kms from Uni Parking Albert Court Motor Lodge
Albert Street$170/n 2.5 Yes Aspen Manor
Grey Streetspecial MoodleMoot
Studio Unit rates:
$120 single (usually $125)
$130 two ppl (usually $135)3 Yes Ibis Hotel Tainui Hamilton
Alma Street$100/n 3 Novotel Tainui Hamilton
Alma Street$138/n 3 Bella Vista Motel Hamilton
cnr of Ulster and Richmond Sts
*Free Internet*see special MoodleMoot Bella Vista Rates below 5 Yes Hamilton City Oaks
(previously Le Grand)
Victoria Street$120/n 3.4 Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton
23 Clarence Street
*Free Internet*see special MoodleMoot
Ventura Rates below5 Yes
Travel to the University campus
There is plenty of parking at Waikato so travel by car is the best option. For those staying in the city there are two bus routes that stop on the University campus. The Orbitor also stops outside the Uni and of course travel by taxi/shuttle is another option.If you are driving we suggest you park via Gate 10, Silverdale Road.
Hamilton Bus Routes
- The Number 17 University-Hamilton East runs the length of Victoria Street and is the most direct route.
- The Number 13 University runs through the south end of Victoria Street.
- The Orbitor runs clockwise and anti-clockwise around the outskirts city and will be handy for those not staying in the central city.
Taxis and Rental vehicles
- Hamilton Taxis - Phone 07 847 7477
- Red Cabs - Phone 07 839 3939
- Super Shuttle - Phone 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748885)
(not just to and from the airport!)
- Waikato Car Rentals - Phone 07 855 0094
- Budget - Phone 07 838 3585
- Hertz - Phone 0800 654 321
- Thrifty - Phone 0800 736 453
- Avis - Phone 07 839 4915
Hamilton
Hamilton is a fast-growing, multicultural city situated on the banks of the Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest river. The city’s warm and welcoming spirit, rich history and contrasting splendours await many a visitor.Previous NZ Moodle Moots
There is a great tradition of successful Moodle Moots in New Zealand, stretching back to 2005. Below are some links to Flickr photos and a couple of movies from previous NZ Moots.
Image Glossaries
