The document discusses an holistic approach to flexible learning that focuses on embodied knowledge and experiences. It provides background on flexible learning and explains concepts of transition, wellbeing, holism, and performance readiness. The document also references the Otago Polytechnic charter and includes considerations for access, equity, sustainability and cultural sensitivity. An example of a flexible learning Elluminate session on study skills is mentioned.

1. Body Stop
An holistic approach to learning online
Flexible Learning Course
Otago Polytechnic
Te kura matatini ki Otago
2009

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Jenny’s flexi learning blog

3. Contents for the presentation
 Background to the concept
 A theoretical explanation
 Examples for practice inspiration
 Considerations
 Access and Equity
 Sustainability
 Cultural sensitivity
 Fitting in with the Otago Polytechnic Charter
 An actual example – Study Skills Elluminate 30 06 09
 Concluding remarks

4. Re-membering our your my body
Employing concepts of:
 Transition
 Wellbeing (health)
 Holism
 Performance readiness

5. Otago Polytechnic Charter
Kua tawhiti ke te harereka
Kia kore re haere tonu.
He tino nui rawa ou mahi,
Kia kore e mahi nui tonu.
We have come too far not to go further.
We have done too much not to do more.

6. “…taking off from a social ontology of practice.
This means a focus of attention to embodied
or practical knowledges and their formation in
people’s everyday lives, to the world of
experiences and emotions, and the infinitude
of encounters through which we make the
world and are made by it in turn.”
Simonsen, 2007.

7. Imagery as invitation

8. Reference list
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Author note: Mel (Menahem) Alexenberg is an artist and art educator best known for his explorations of the intersections between art, science,
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Defintion of Hauora. Retrieved July 2 2009 from http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Definition_of_hauora.
JennyMR. (2009). Some thoughts on flexible learning. Retrieved July 2, 2009 from Jenny's Flexi Learning Blog
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pp. 50-53.
Otago Polytechnic Te Kura Matatini ki Otago Charter. First retrieved June 1, 2009 from Otago Polybase, https://webit.tekotago.ac.nz/polybase/
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http://www.press.uchicago.edu/cgi-bin/hfs.cgi/00/241156.ctl
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Te Kōhure Textbook (Ed. 2): 31-39. Retrieved July 2 2009 from www.maoridictionary.co.nz/index.cfm?prophet&search