Our annual conference this year focuses on Design Thinking - a powerful and transformative way to creatively make solutions for complex and challenging problems.
#DLLC16 aims to provide a grounding for all delegates in design thinking as more dynamic and collaborative way to engage with our colleagues as we address the integrated challenges presented in curriculum, pedagogy and technology across Primary and Secondary Education in the Diocese. Delegates are invited to create learning pathways from practical workshops packed with hands-on strategies for bringing design thinking into team planning and classroom practices. Additional streams are also offered to delegates wanting strategies for making learning visible, relevant technology upskilling and data-informed means of planning. |
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Registrations open at 7:45am SAT 13 august
St. Augustine's Marist Brothers' College, Parramatta Park CAIRNS
Keynote: Lennon Hall (corner of Severin St & Scott St). Workshops: Lavalla Building (Scott St). Morning Tea and Lunch are included and served under the Lavalla Building. Parking on Severin or Scott St is recommended. Draper St gate will not be open. Registrations will commence via the Severin Street Entrance to Lennon Hall at 7:45am. Delegates are welcome to take their seats from 8:15am. Espresso Coffee Van will be onsite from 7:30am for a range of hot beverages. |
introducing our keynote speaker - Dr. Michael Henderson, MONASH UNIVERSITY
"design thinking in education"
Dr Henderson has provided expert advice to government and other education providers in the field of eLearning and delivered many keynotes at conferences with the aim of expanding delegates’ understanding of the critical issues as well as the opportunities afforded by educational technologies, both in online and in-class environments. Dr Henderson was the leader of the Monash Centre for Educational Multimedia (CEMM) which has transformed into the Learning with New Media Research Group in which he continues as a key member. The group provides leadership in rigorous empirical research for the advancement of our understanding of teaching and learning and the various roles of technologies. Dr Henderson is one of the keynote speakers for Australian Council for Computers in Education Conference for 2016. A North Queenslander originally, we are delighted to welcome Dr Henderson back to the tropical north for #DLLC16.
For more information on Dr Henderson's work, please visit Learning with New Media.
Explore Dr. Henderson's recent publication, "Teaching and Digital Technologies" here.
For more information on Dr Henderson's work, please visit Learning with New Media.
Explore Dr. Henderson's recent publication, "Teaching and Digital Technologies" here.
our INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS
Zeina chalich, leader of learning & Innovation, moderator #aussieed
brett salakas, executive primary teacher, google certified innovator, founder #aussieED
Zeina CHALICH brett salakas
Zeina is a dynamic educator and international presenter with teaching experience in primary schools and university. In her role as Leader of Learning & Innovation, Zeina leads ‘disruptive’ change in digital pedagogy and personalised Learning – creatively integrating technology and design thinking to transform learning experiences and connect communities of learners. In 2015, Zeina was awarded the Brother John Taylor Fellow Research Prize from the Catholic Education Commission (CEC) to further explore innovative ways to develop creative thinking in a Makerspace. She also won a ‘New Voice in Leadership’ Scholarship from ACEL (Australian Council for Educational Leaders) for her work in Digital Pedagogy, Gifted Education and Mentoring with pre-service and beginning teachers. Zeina is a co-founder of #aussieED – Australia’s largest educational professional learning network on Twitter and founder of the #makerEDau twitter chat. She was recently announced the winner of the 2015 Edublogs Awards for the Best Individual Tweeter Category. Zeina has presented at SXSedu in Texas and at EduTech, Australia. She will be the keynote speaker at two upcoming Australian conferences and presenting at several others.
Connect with her @ZeinaChalich
Connect with her @ZeinaChalich
Brett is the founder of the award winning #aussieED movement and a moderator of multiple twitter chats. He is a Primary School teacher working with the Catholic Education Office, Sydney. Brett is a Google Certified Innovator who, over the past 18 years, has taught in South East Asia and Australia in both public and independent schools. He is passionately committed to turning educational theory into real classroom practice and is a proud supporter of education reform. Brett is an author, ED-tech advisor and a blogger. Brett is all about CONNECTION, COLLABORATION and INSPIRATION. In 2016, Brett will present a keynote speech at EducationNation, host a TeachMeet at EduTech present in Denver, Colorado at ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education).
Connect with him on twitter @MRsalakas
Connect with him on twitter @MRsalakas
NOT PASSIONATE ABOUT DESIGN THINKING (YET)? TRY OUR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING STRANDS
Feedback from previous conferences indicates that many of our delegates enjoy the chance to create a day of personalized professional learning based on their own learning interests and classroom needs. In addition to multiple choices for discovering the excitement of design thinking, this year we are offering three additional strands where teachers can develop skills in these areas:
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maximise your #DLLC16 Experience through twitter
This year our conference will be using Twitter heavily as our sharing, communicating and connecting medium. The pace of Twitter can seem a little daunting if you are more used to Facebook or Google+. To get your Twitter journey started, try some of these recommended resources:
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Contact UsFor all conference enquiries, please contact
Mandy Shephard, Admin Officer - Learning & Teaching Catholic Education Services - Diocese of Cairns (07) 40 509 728 [email protected] |
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