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Keynote - Trends that are Redefining Education in the 21st Century

Presentation Description:

A portable personal computer for every student is now becoming a reality not only here in Australia, but also overseas. In this presentation, Bruce Dixon will discuss the educational imperative to move toward 1-to-1 classrooms and inspire you to begin your journey with reasons as to why it is essential education moves in this way, and discuss the practical realities of such an initiative.

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Practical Examples of Technology-Rich Curriculum

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Implementing a technology program for students is ultimately about powerful learning opportunities for students. This keynote presentation provides examples from classrooms around Australia to give you an idea of the impact that every child having their own device can have on the curriculum opportunities for students.

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Engaging the Support of Your Community

Presentation Description:

Every school initiative needs to have the support of the school community to succeed, and this is no more the case than when implementing a large scale technology program. Parents may be making significant financial contributions to this program over many years and have the right to be informed of the reasons for such an initiative, and will want to understand the impact this will have on student learning.

Presentation Title:

10 Mistakes You Don't Need to Make

Presentation Description:

Having 'been there and done that', Travis Smith will take you through some of the pitfalls that he has experienced in his time leading the country's largest Government School Notebook Program. All schools implementing a 1-to-1 program are likely to come across many of the same challenges regardless of their particulars, and learning from the experience of others is the main thrust of this presentation.

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Animation for all - Simple ways to use Animation in your Classroom

Presentation Description:

Animation is an immensely important aspect of student culture. When making and using animation students not only have a lot of fun but also develop skills that reinforce their understanding of story structure and expand creative horizons and open new avenues for expressing themselves and their understanding. Throughout this session we will delve into a range of different animation programs from basic animation using PowerPoint through to other popular titles such as Monkey Jam.

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Funding a Sustainable 1-to-1 Initiative

Presentation Description:

The NSSCF program has had a profound impact in allowing many schools to begin considering going 1-to-1 within their communities. As many people have discussed though, the program has not provided enough funding to be able to fully implement the program that way you may like. Come and hear about possibilities for creating a program that is sustainable for the long term, and how you may be able to fund it.

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PD - Structures that Work and Those That Don't

Presentation Description:

Embarking on a 1-to-1 technology program will have a profound impact on the possibilities for teachers and students in the classroom. It is imperative that professional learning for teachers is considered a major area requiring investment throughout the school. Skills and strategies required to teach in technology-rich classrooms will not be transferred by osmosis, a strategy for your teachers needs to be carefully considered.

Presentation Title:

Assessment Opportunities in a 1-to-1 Environment

Presentation Description:

All schools have an understanding that assessment happens as a standard part of teaching and that assessment activities shape the teaching and learning process. In a 1-to-1 learning environment these principles still apply. This session will provide participants with some examples and ideas of accessible and easy to use assessment ideas for all learning areas in a digital environment.

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Making Classrooms Digitally Ready

Presentation Description:

With the change in pedagogy that can be achieved through every student having their own device, classrooms need to change also. Not only power, projection facilities and other essentials, but furniture design may also need to be considered to allow for anywhere, anytime learning to occur. This session will allow for discussion regarding the physical classroom design and the implications for both teachers and students.

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Servicing and Support - Keeping the Technology in the Hands of the Learners

Presentation Description:

One of the most important aspects of any technology program is ensuring that the technology remains in the hands of the learners as much as possible. Teachers will become frustrated very quickly if students don't have their device in the classroom due to it needing repairs. Getting the imaging process right, warranty issues and importantly protecting your investment against damage are some of the issues covered during this session.

Presentation Title:

Simple Teaching Tricks and Curriculum Design Using Technology

Presentation Description:

During this session we will explore several curriculum areas and give some simple teaching tricks and curriculum design ideas that will provide you with some useful technology-rich teaching strategies that can be used in the classroom. This workshop will step you through real world curriculum samples and then provide some resources so that you and your staff will have some practical ideas to use in your classroom.

Presentation Title:

Policies - What is Required?

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This session will involve round table discussions about what policies are required prior to implementing a program, and those that may come up as time goes on. We will share many ideas among the delegates and also provide some policy starters to assist you when you get back to school.

Presentation Title:

eLearning Environments (Portals/Intranets and More)

Presentation Description:

Teachers and students alike need an area where they can exchange files, post or reply to discussions or merely access information regarding timetable data. The use of a portal, intranet or Learning Management System will be central to ensuring that information is quickly accessible to all within your school community. This session explores some of the many possibilities and discusses the pros and cons of some of those available.

Presentation Title:

Preparing Your Network Infrastructure for 1-to-1

Presentation Description:

Embarking on a technology program of this size is going to have serious implications for the running of your school's network. Come and hear from people who have been involved in designing and managing school networks that are reliable enough to cope with the increased load that this type of program will create. Teachers and students will just expect it to work for their classrooms, but for the technical staff, making this a reality will take serious planning and thought.

Presentation Title:

OneNote Workshop

Presentation Description:

In this session teachers will learn how to exploit the functionality of OneNote to engage students in their learning. This will also back up latest educational theories on engaging students in their work through innovative and creative experiences. The aim of this workshop is to provide teachers with a set of essential understandings and knowledge when it comes to planning and writing innovative and engaging units of work which emphasise the use of ICT and OneNote as an integral part of daily classroom work.