What is KEES?
My name is Dr Merle Hearns and I am the founder of Kaleidoscope Essential Education Services (Takawhīwhiwhi). KEES is designed to meet current educational needs:
• The need for educators to improve digital skills and move content to the online environment
• The need for educational research and the maintenance of academic integrity in the online teaching space
Experience
I started teaching online in 2006. I have digital skills, as well as the ability to make online learning vibrant and personal.
Qualifications
I have a range of degrees and certifications, including a PhD in Education. Check out my CV (or my digital CV).
Research
I am an avid researcher. I was awarded the Chancellor's Doctoral Research Medal by the University of New England (Feb 2020).
Flexibility
My aim is to meet individual and institutional goals. I will listen and respond to your needs.
Services
We offer essential services
Marking
Marking at all levels: communication, literacy, teaching, education, research, etc. ($50 per hour)
One-on-one PD
Sessions for online teaching, tools, apps, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, virtual worlds, etc.; digital or face-to-face ($80 per hour)
Group/Staff PD
Sessions for online teaching, tools, apps, virtual worlds, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, etc.; digital or face-to-face (negotiable depending on numbers/duration)
NZCATT/NZCALNE Support
Sessions as required for support of staff learning online, may include micro-teaching, teacher observations, etc, (negotiable depending on requirements)
Editing and/or Examining
Editing of exegeses and/or theses, supervision and examination of post-graduate students (cost varies by organisation)
Miscellaneous
I am available to discuss individual/organisational requests; may include course design and approval, workplace assessment, facilitation, etc. (negotiable)
Portfolio
Portfolio Examples
- All
- Content
- Video
- Web
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an education consultant?
Ab education consultant provides recommended solutions to teaching/learning problems. An education consultant must have skills in communication, time management, educational software, research, content and course development, as well as the ability to establish and maintain working relationships within the education sector.
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What differentiates KEES from other education consultancies?
KEES can offer a range of initiatives based on qualifications and experience within many sectors of the NZ education system (primary, secondary, tertiary, and workplace). As a consultant, Merle can offer solutions that are flexible and result from negotiation between the client and the provider, so that goals are achieved and outcomes met.
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How much does the service cost?
Some costs are defined (see Services above). Other costs can be negotiated after initial consultation.
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How does your process work?
If you would like to engage the services of a consultant, please fill in the initial Contact Form below. All messages will receive a response within 24 hours. An alternative is to phone the number listed next to the Contact Form. Services and costs can be negotiated once an initial agreement is reached.
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What do YOU want to know? I will add your questions to this list.
Testimonials
Views on my experience and expertise
Hannetjie Meintjes
Senior Lecturer, M.I.T
Pulse Article
University of New England, May 6, 2020
Teacher Excellence Award
M.I.T., 2012
Margaret McIver
Was Academic Manager, M.I.T.
Nathan Chicken
Online Facilitator, TANZ eCampus
Oriel Kelly
Was Senior Lecturer (Learning and Teaching), N.Z. Tertiary College
Professor Sue Gregory
Head of School, School of Education, U.N.E.
Krishan Mani
Senior Lecturer (Tertiary Teaching Unit), M.I.T.Links
Resources for educators
Contact Us
Contact us to get started
Location:
Auckland
Email:
merlehearns@kees.co.nz
Call:
0274210745 (+64 27421074)