Onsite Mentoring: A case study on supporting mentor teachers with a contextualised digital platform

This article presents a contextualised case study developed in response to the persistent complexities of supporting mentoring teachers. Recognising the multifaceted challenges inherent to mentorship, this study trialled a digital platform (pataka.ac.nz) designed to alleviate pressures such as time constraints and professional isolation. The platform provided a digital collection of resources to support mentoring conversations and fostered connection among mentors through collaborative resource generation and sharing. Additionally, student teachers played a key role in distributing resources, enabling mentors to access materials as needed. The findings emphasise the importance of accessibility, collaboration, and coordinated actions in addressing mentoring challenges and strengthening professional practice. While no single solution exists, this case study highlights the potential of interconnected research and practice initiatives, including digital platforms, to positively support mentor development and enhance mentoring relationships.