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Innovation Workshops
Below is an overview of the workshops on offer over the two days.
Thursday 10/9/2015
Workshop 1: 2:00pm – 2:45pm
a)
‘The Business of Education’
Steve McLuckie, Executive Principal from one of the largest Queensland schools outlines his vision and plans for
the future
b)
‘Personalising your Learning Position’
Greg Alchin, Rural and Distance Education team
c)
‘Social Justice and the Technologies of Identity’ – Exploring meaningful student engagement
John Ryan, Southern Cross SDE
d)
‘Contemporary practice’ – every Day!
Deb Jones & Bruce Lee, Learning Place
Workshop 2: 3:00pm – 3:45pm
a)
‘Innovations in Education’
Professor Glenn Finger, Griffith University
b)
‘Changing the game plan’ – Physical Education goes online
Mal McIver, Distance Education Centre Victoria
c)
‘Building a culture of Professional Practice’
Capricornia SDE team
d)
‘A practical application of the Australian Core Skills Framework’
Janelle Ambrose, MSTU
Friday 11/9/2015
Workshop 1: 11:00am – 11:45am
a)
‘Coaching for a School of the Future’
Jeff Balshaw & Mick Paulsen, The School of the Future
b)
‘Moving Maths Online’
Daniel Rattigan, Sydney Distance Education High School
c)
‘Get your Head in the Cloud’ – Google Drive and Synchronous Feedback
Adam Hodson & Anna Sutton, Open Access College
d)
‘Teaching for Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing’
Dr Tina Riveros, Brisbane SDE
Workshop 2: 12:00pm – 12:45pm
a)
‘Online Teaching and Learning update’
Paul Dyer & Lindsey Bass, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu, New Zealand
b)
‘Bright Futures’ - Early Start
Stephanie Crick, Principal of Kingston State School and designer of their State Showcase award explains how
the development of an Early Years literacy program, SPEAK, will transform the futures of students.
c)
‘Geo-Education’ - Embedding creative and critical thinking skills throughout KLAs
Belinda Madden Al Fahl, Brisbane SDE
d)
‘Read it again – Foundation Q!’ – supporting spoken language and emergent literacy online
Karen Nichols, Brisbane SDE & Whites Hill State College