Virtual Learning Network

Kia ora and welcome to our shared space to prepare for and celebrate,

Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2013 - Māori Language Week 2013.

This year the focus is on Ngā Ingoa Māori - Māori names.

"Ko tōku nui, tōku wehi, tōku whakatiketike, tōku reo." 

"My language is my greatness, my inspiration, that which I hold precious."

He aha ā tātou mahi? Me pēhea?  What is our mahi? How can I take part?

• Learn more about Māori names, including place names and names of people you may know.
• Use Māori names more frequently and to practice correct pronunciation.
• Share your stories of using Te Reo in the classroom and of using blended e-learning to teach and celebrate Te Reo Māori.
• Share resources you have created or found online to support other teachers.
• Create a digital story of a place special to you, your whānau, your class or your community and then share it with us in this discussion group. 

Ngā rauemi ā-ipurangi.  Resources available online. 

Here is a selection to get you started, please add your own.

• Kōrero Māori
• Human Rights Commission
• Place Names of New Zealand - Ingoa Wāhi o Aotearoa
• History of the Māori language - Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Me tīmata tātou. Let's get started.

Let's begin by introducing ourselves.

• Ko wai tō ingoa? What is your name?
• How do we pronounce your name correctly?
• Tell us about the whakapapa of your name.
• Does your name have a special story or significance?