Keep ahead of 21st century learning
Use the latest technologies to learn both on campus and off.
Modern learning
The latest in cognitive research informs our teaching. We create active learning situations where teams create knowledge among people. This means that you can bring your specialist skills to the table to contribute to the wider learning experience. Learning this way will filter down to your classroom where you can actively engage the children that you teach.
Distance learning
Living too far away from campus? Too busy to study fulltime? UC Education’s distance learning allows you to incorporate learning into your busy life. Or you can study the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) in our centre in Whakatu Nelson.
We also have a number of eresources that allows you to study some qualifications parttime or fulltime
from home. These distance programmes include onsite learning intensives in Otautahi Christchurch, usually twice a year.
The Certificate in Youth and Community Leadership, and Certificate in Sport Coaching programmes can also be studied by distance.
When UC Education moved into Rehua in 2018, the distance student experience was elevated by the latest technologies. The ability to connect online students in real-time enables greater synergies between campus and distance students, and the design of the teaching rooms, high-spec wi-fi, and multiple AV screens supports students to work digitally in collaborative ways.
Georgia Guilford
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
2017 TeachNZ Technology Scholarship awardee
Teacher, Timaru Girls’ High School
"With technology, we make a point of teaching the fundamental skills behind what kids are learning. It’s about encouraging innovation, creativity, and critical thinking — the life skills that underpin whatever particular technology might be in use at the time.
The key skill is building relationships. If you can get on with the kids and nurture relationships with them, you can get them onboard with what you’re teaching. It’s more about facilitating their learning and getting them excited about what they’re doing."