Leading a Digital School Conference - 2017
 
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Conference Program
Barriers to digital technology adoption Catering for Difference
Computational Thinking Data Driven Schools
Design Thinking Developments in digital technology
Digital Fluency Jukes and Mohan Program
Keynote Address Networked Communities
Product session Scaling Teaching Innovations
Smart pedagogies Spotlight Session
The place of social media in schools Trends accelerating digital technology adoption

17/08/2017
8:00 am - 9:00 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerDAY ONE: Registration, Arrival Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
9:00 am - 9:20 amRoom: Pipeline (plenary)
Welcome and Housekeeping
9:20 am - 10:20 amRoom: Pipeline (plenary)
Team Keynote Address 1: Breaking down silos: creating a culture of innovation [More Info]
Tamara Sullivan, Dean of E-Learning, Ormiston College, QLD
Travis Goulter, Head of Junior School, Ormiston College, QLD
Brett Webster, Headmaster, Ormiston College, QLD
10:25 am - 10:55 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerMorning Tea and Exhibition
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Point Break
Demonstration: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Diamond Head
Demonstration: My.IG3 [More Info]
Debbie Esquilant, Manager - Learning A-Z & Kurzweil Education, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Spotlight 1: Introducing D-LIFE: Digital Learning Implementation Framework for Education. [More Info]
Dr Christine Haynes, ICT Coordinator, Immanuel Primary School, SA
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Spotlight 2: From Top Down to Synergy: There and Back Again Many Times [More Info]
Jamie Dorrington, Headmaster, Saint Stephen's College, QLD
Peter West, Director of eLearning, Saint Stephen's College, QLD
12:00 pm - 12:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: California
Approaches to supporting the implementation of the Digital Technologies Curriculum in schools [More Info]
Jason Zagami, Coordinator of Community Partnerships, Griffith University, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Connecting learning & your school community [More Info]
Glenn McMahon, Principal, St Mary's Primary School Corowa, NSW
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Embracing Flipped Pedagogies and use of agile learning spaces [More Info]
Andrew Kenneally, Leader of Learning & Teaching, Corpus Christi Catholic High School, NSW
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Global Learning Networks - The world is our classroom [More Info]
Matt Richards, Senior Advisor Learning Innovation, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Baja
Leadershift: Renewing Schools for Modern Times (Session 1) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Out with the old and in with the new. Using software to streamline a students learning journey. [More Info]
Peter Crooke, Solutions Manager, SEQTA Software
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Maui
Student opinion as the driver of school digital programs [More Info]
Georgina Allardice, Deputy Principal, Kenmore South State School, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Whole School Framework: 21st Century Learning Design [More Info]
Tamara Sullivan, Dean of E-Learning, Ormiston College, QLD
Brett Webster, Headmaster, Ormiston College, QLD
Travis Goulter, Head of Junior School, Ormiston College, QLD
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmRoom: Ballroom FoyerLunch and Exhibition
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Point Break
Presentation: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Presentation: ICT in the Classroom [More Info]
Mark Lehman, Education Consultant, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Building a Culture of Innovation [More Info]
Travis Goulter, Head of Junior School, Ormiston College, QLD
Tamara Sullivan, Dean of E-Learning, Ormiston College, QLD
Brett Webster, Headmaster, Ormiston College, QLD
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Connect with Tech: Strategies to get your staff engaged with using Learning Technology [More Info]
Glenn McMahon, Principal, St Mary's Primary School Corowa, NSW
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Free Learning: Unlocking Student Potential [More Info]
Ross Parker, Technology Director, ICHK
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: California
Geolocation Game Design for Education [More Info]
Dan Davies, Assistant Head of Residences (just moved from Head of Learning Technologies), Wesley College, VIC
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Baja
Leadershift: Renewing Schools for Modern Times (Session 2) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Maui
Responsible Digital Citizenship and Parents in a Learning and Social Online Environment [More Info]
Irene Anderson, Manager Digital Content, Independent Schools Victoria
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
The INPUT and OUTPUT – effective IT departments [More Info]
Sandra Lipinski, eLearning Manager, Silkwood School, QLD
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Transformative technologies to empower 21st Century Core Competencies [More Info]
Matt Richards, Senior Advisor Learning Innovation, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongawera
3:00 pm - 3:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: California
Breakout EDU [More Info]
Dan Davies, Assistant Head of Residences (just moved from Head of Learning Technologies), Wesley College, VIC
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Delve into Data [More Info]
Jamie Dorrington, Headmaster, Saint Stephen's College, QLD
Jodie Woodall, Student Performance Data Manager, Saint Stephen's College, QLD
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Going Deeper with D-LIFE: Leading in a digital age [More Info]
Dr Christine Haynes, ICT Coordinator, Immanuel Primary School, SA
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Human Technologies: A New Curriculum [More Info]
Ross Parker, Technology Director, ICHK
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
If you already have the innovative education practices…?? Retro fitting the technology [More Info]
Sandra Lipinski, eLearning Manager, Silkwood School, QLD
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Baja
Leadershift: Renewing Schools for Modern Times (Session 3) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Maui
Why culture eats strategy for breakfast in the establishment of a digitally rich school. [More Info]
Georgina Allardice, Deputy Principal, Kenmore South State School, QLD
 
18/08/2017
8:00 am - 9:00 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerDAY TWO: Registration, Arrival Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
9:00 am - 10:20 amRoom: Pipeline (plenary)
Team Keynote Address 2: Growing a culture of innovation [More Info]
Anthony Speranza, ICT Learning & Teaching Leader, St. Mark's Primary School, VIC
Narissa Leung, Principal, Campbells Creek and Guildford Primary Schools, VIC
10:25 am - 10:55 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerMorning Tea and Exhibition
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Point Break
Demonstration: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Diamond Head
Demonstration: ReadMe Program Review [More Info]
Debbie Esquilant, Manager - Learning A-Z & Kurzweil Education, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Spotlight 3: When minds collide – the beauty of collaboration. [More Info]
Louise Deibe, Collaborator (Assistant Principal Teaching), Northern Beaches Christian School, NSW
Nicole Paratore, Stage 1 Classroom Teacher & K - 6 Global & Personal Interventions, NBCS, NSW
Mark Burgess, Assistant Deputy, Science Teacher, Northern Beaches Christian School
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Spotlight 4: Social Media: Connecting schools with learners and their families. [More Info]
Richard McLaren, Director eLearning, Shirley Boys' High School, NZ
12:00 pm - 12:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: California
1 to 1 Chromebooks - BYO Attitude Adjustment [More Info]
Steve Whitehead, Learning Technologies Coordinator, Ardtornish Primary School, WA
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Creating a Digital Learning Hub [More Info]
James Jenkins, Coordinator of Digital Pedagogy, Canterbury College, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Maui
Data: Truth and Lies [More Info]
Heath Henwood, Senior Experienced Teacher, Coach, Mentor, Educational Leader, Yeppoon State School, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Baja
Disruptive Innovation in Education (Session 1) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Fantasy Becomes Our Mixed Reality [More Info]
Robin McKean, Digital Project Consultant Heritage Perth, Teach Smart
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Hack Your School [More Info]
Anthony Speranza, ICT Learning & Teaching Leader, St. Mark's Primary School, VIC
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Student Led STEM Hackathon (1 of 2) [More Info]
Annette McArthur, E-Leader, Ormiston College, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Using Human Centred Design Practices across the School Context - redesigning the learning. [More Info]
Louise Deibe, Collaborator (Assistant Principal Teaching), Northern Beaches Christian School, NSW
Mark Burgess, Assistant Deputy, Science Teacher, Northern Beaches Christian School
Nicole Paratore, Stage 1 Classroom Teacher & K - 6 Global & Personal Interventions, NBCS, NSW
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmRoom: Ballroom FoyerLunch and Exhibition
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Point Break
Presentation: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Presentation: Learning A-Z [More Info]
Debbie Esquilant, Manager - Learning A-Z & Kurzweil Education, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Building an integrated social media platform [More Info]
Richard McLaren, Director eLearning, Shirley Boys' High School, NZ
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Baja
Disruptive Innovation in Education (Session 2) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Maui
Engaging the Whole School [More Info]
Stephen Pinel, Head of Science, Unity College, QLD
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Herding Cats- Leading Change in Schools [More Info]
Narissa Leung, Principal, Campbells Creek and Guildford Primary Schools, VIC
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Quick and easy ways to get all staff on board [More Info]
Grant Jones, STEM Teacher, St Marys Public School, NSW
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Student Led STEM Hackathon (2 of 2) [More Info]
Annette McArthur, E-Leader, Ormiston College, QLD
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: California
Tackling English in a busy primary classroom. Curriculum and technology united at last! [More Info]
Lesley Englert, Author, Firefly Education
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Using Human Centred Design Practices across the School Context - coaching for collaboration. [More Info]
Louise Deibe, Collaborator (Assistant Principal Teaching), Northern Beaches Christian School, NSW
Mark Burgess, Assistant Deputy, Science Teacher, Northern Beaches Christian School
Nicole Paratore, Stage 1 Classroom Teacher & K - 6 Global & Personal Interventions, NBCS, NSW
3:00 pm - 3:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
A Strategic School Direction with Leaders at All Levels [More Info]
Simon Campbell, Deputy Principal, MacGregor State High School, QLD
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: California
Ardtornish+ - A Hidden Google Community [More Info]
Steve Whitehead, Learning Technologies Coordinator, Ardtornish Primary School, WA
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Digital Breakouts [More Info]
Robin McKean, Digital Project Consultant Heritage Perth, Teach Smart
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Baja
Disruptive Innovation in Education (Session 3) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Embracing Flipped Learning with a light Board Studio [More Info]
Andrew Kenneally, Leader of Learning & Teaching, Corpus Christi Catholic High School, NSW
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Maui
Engaging the Whole School Workshop [More Info]
Stephen Pinel, Head of Science, Unity College, QLD
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
FREE PD – Anytime Learning for Teachers [More Info]
Irene Anderson, Manager Digital Content, Independent Schools Victoria
3:10 pm - 4:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Using Human Centred Design Practices across the School Context - Creating Culture through empathy driven intervention [More Info]
Louise Deibe, Collaborator (Assistant Principal Teaching), Northern Beaches Christian School, NSW
Mark Burgess, Assistant Deputy, Science Teacher, Northern Beaches Christian School
Nicole Paratore, Stage 1 Classroom Teacher & K - 6 Global & Personal Interventions, NBCS, NSW
 
19/08/2017
8:00 am - 9:00 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerDAY THREE: Registration, Arrival Tea/Coffee and Exhibition
9:00 am - 10:20 amRoom: Pipeline (plenary)
Team Keynote Address 3: Our Disruptive Journey with Digital and Design Learning [More Info]
Louisa Kennard, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Karen Donnelly, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Jonelle Mascarenhas, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
10:25 am - 10:55 amRoom: Ballroom FoyerMorning Tea and Exhibition
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Point Break
Demonstration: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
10:40 am - 10:55 amRoom: Diamond Head
Demonstration: TLM Program Review [More Info]
Debbie Esquilant, Manager - Learning A-Z & Kurzweil Education, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Spotlight 5: INSPIRE - CREATE - THRIVE (ICT) from top to bottom and bottom to top [More Info]
Jennie Nairn, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning, St Margaret's College, Christchurch, NZ
Linda Chong, Head of the Centre for Innovation, St Margaret's College, Christchurch, NZ
11:00 am - 12:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Spotlight 6: Leveraging social media to facilitate teacher professional development [More Info]
Kirschty Birt, Head of Department (IT and Business), Sarina State High School, QLD
12:00 pm - 12:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: California
Approaches to teaching the Digital Technologies Curriculum [More Info]
Jason Zagami, Coordinator of Community Partnerships, Griffith University, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Baja
Creating Significant Learning Environments (Session 1) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Point Break
Harnessing the Power of Mobile Phones in the Classroom [More Info]
Simon Campbell, Deputy Principal, MacGregor State High School, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
One Size Does Not Fit All (using Hapara Workspace to design and implement individual learning pathways in the classroom) [More Info]
Robin Hartley, Classroom teacher/ Leader of inquiry learning/Professional Development Leader, Kaikorai Primary School, NZ
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Maui
Overcoming Barriers in Adopting Technology [More Info]
Heath Henwood, Senior Experienced Teacher, Coach, Mentor, Educational Leader, Yeppoon State School, QLD
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Solving Problems From Scratch [More Info]
David Gregory, CEO, Xcursion
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Unpacking Design Thinking: Who, What, Where and How [More Info]
Karen Donnelly, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Louisa Kennard, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Jonelle Mascarenhas, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
12:10 pm - 1:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Using Yammer as a staff PLN [More Info]
James Jenkins, Coordinator of Digital Pedagogy, Canterbury College, QLD
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmRoom: Ballroom FoyerLunch and Exhibition
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Point Break
Presentation: How an ELMO document camera can enhance the learning and teaching experience in the classroom [More Info]
Michael Britt, Product Specialist, ELMO document cameras (CR Kennedy)
1:20 pm - 1:50 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Presentation: IG3 Maths [More Info]
Debbie Esquilant, Manager - Learning A-Z & Kurzweil Education, IG3 Education Ltd t/a Eduss Learning
2:00 pm - 2:10 pmVariousMove to Break-out sessions
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Point Break
AKO - learning alongside [More Info]
Linda Chong, Head of the Centre for Innovation, St Margaret's College, Christchurch, NZ
Jennie Nairn, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning, St Margaret's College, Christchurch, NZ
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Baja
Creating Significant Learning Environments (Session 2) [More Info]
Ian Jukes, Co-founder and Executive Director , InfoSavvy 21
Nicky Mohan, Co-founder and Managing Partner, InfoSavvy 21
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 2
Green Screen Technology across the curriculum [More Info]
Grant Jones, STEM Teacher, St Marys Public School, NSW
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Maui
Leading a Digital School through Blended Learning in Senior Science using HSC Study Lab [More Info]
Jaya Chowdhury, HSC Content Manager, Access Macquarie Limited, Macquarie University, NSW
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset Lounge
Leading Change from the Ground Up (How a robust action research and a successful model of new digital ideas can effect change by leading from the ground up) [More Info]
Robin Hartley, Classroom teacher/ Leader of inquiry learning/Professional Development Leader, Kaikorai Primary School, NZ
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: California
Network Leadership [More Info]
Cameron Paterson, Mentor of Learning and Teaching, Shore School, NSW
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Sunset 1
Students: From tech consumers to creators, a hands on workshop [More Info]
Karen Donnelly, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Louisa Kennard, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
Jonelle Mascarenhas, Teacher, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls, WA
2:10 pm - 3:00 pmRoom: Diamond Head
Taking your classroom global [More Info]
Kirschty Birt, Head of Department (IT and Business), Sarina State High School, QLD
3:10 pm - 3:30 pmRoom: Pipeline (plenary)Delegates Forum and Close