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= = Research related to Maori and Pasifika learners using Moodle is scarce so in order to locate information the following findings have been adapted from a number of research reports by the Ministry of Education. When the findings below are incorporated into learning management systems such as Moodle it is highly likely that Maori and Pasifika learners will succeed.



**Maori learners**

 * Quality relationships need to be encouraged and simulated in online environments.
 * Important to maintain face-to-face contact with peers and teachers
 * Reciprocal concept of ako is important in designing online courses.
 * Content must reflect learning approaches and philosophies from Maori perspectives.
 * Instructional designers would benefit from professional development about engaging Maori learners.
 * Blended learning approaches are important which incorporate face-to-face interactions with online learning.
 * Course designs based on e-ako, e-wananga and e-aroha concepts.
 * Group/whanau involvement encouraged in online (collaboration).
 * Students have access to good quality resources.
 * Access to reliable internet, data connections, and technical support.
 * Manaakitanga for students is important in both face to face and on line environments.
 * Regular feed back by the on line facilitator about student contributions is important in maintaining interest and engagement.
 * Wholistic approaches encouraged when designing on line courses focussing on taha wairua, taha tinana, taha hinengaro and taha whanau.

The above points were adapted from the document links below :

Critical Success Factors For Effective Use of e-learning with Maori Learners []

A Literature Review focused on Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and e-Learning in the Context of Te Reo Māori and Kaupapa Māori Education []

Key elements for a Māori e-Learning framework []



**Pasifika learners**

 * Support systems with pastoral care.
 * Learning support centres.
 * Providing computers and access to the internet.
 * Tutor and peer support.
 * Collaborative learning.
 * Readily available and accessible library resources.
 * Home visits to students.
 * Bridging programmes.
 * Create culturally appropriate and supportive environments.
 * Recognise the diversity of Pacific communities.
 * Incorporate Pacific values, practices and knowledge into online courses.
 * Writing and English language support.
 * Planning and organisational support.
 * Course content clearly explained by tutors.
 * Employ Pasifika staff and mentors.
 * Training on how to use technology.

The above points were adapted from the document link below : []

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Changing Māori educational experiences. (2010).

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Effective Teaching for Pasifika Students: Collaborative Learning. (2010).

