Melbourne in September

| Firbank Grammar School | Melbourne

Overview

• For all staff in the K-12 school education sector – network with 750 delegates • Explore the essence of contemporary and future digital classrooms and digital schools • Attend 7 high profile expert keynote addresses over 3 days • Choose from 240 thought provoking and energizing breakout sessions over 3 days • Engage in premier, collegial professional development over 3 days to: > facilitate school and classroom leadership > enhance teaching and learning

Strands and Target Audience Choose sessions across strands to suit your professional needs • Leadership strand – targeted to current and emerging school leaders, presented by those in leadership positions with a reputation for leading digital technology in their school • Classroom practice strand – targeted to classroom teachers, presented by teachers who integrate digital technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning • Cutting edge future strand – targeted to experienced users of technology, presented by award winners passionate about discovering technology initiatives to excite teacher and student imagination

Greg Butler

Alec Couros

Stephen Heppell

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Mark Treadwell

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Judy O’Connell

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Simon Breakspear

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Alan November

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Expert Keynote Speakers

Melbourne in September - a great place to be

12 – 14 September 2014

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Is this conference for you?

The conference explores the essence of contemporary digital classrooms and digital schools. It offers premier professional development for all who contribute to implementing digital technology in the K-12 school education sector to facilitate leadership and to enhance teaching and learning. The target audience is anyone in, or associated with schools in the K-12 sector, who has reason to use digital technology in carrying out their work. This includes but is not limited to: • School leadership positions • Those aspiring to school leadership positions • Classroom teachers • Teacher librarians • Administrative staff • Business staff • Support staff • School community members • Teacher education lecturers • Teacher education students.

A word from the host school - Firbank Grammar School

The School has embarked upon its digital journey understanding that this is the medium of our time that inspires and motivates our young people to learn. Firbank Grammar School is a multi campus school comprising two Junior School campuses (one all girls and one co- educational), a Senior School and a Boarding School. Founded in 1909 and situated in the bayside suburb of Brighton, its mission is to create an environment where all students find their place, now and for the future. The School has strong links with the Anglican Church and a proud history of providing an education that emphasises the Christian values of good citizenship, community service and self-discipline. The students’ experience is shaped by the School’s tradition of academic success and relevant life enriching values. Diversity of background and experience is welcomed and accepted as an integral element of the School’s culture.

Learning at Firbank is inspiring and challenging, as we understand the potential of applying technology to enhance students’ learning. Today, technology and learning are in a perpetual relationship. eLearning is the predominant pedagogy of our time. The shift from the more traditional forms of learning to learning with and through technology has been profoundly influenced by the world in which we live. New technologies infuse daily life. The digital resources available to our students allow them to connect with a global community, anywhere and at any time. The pace and nature of learning has been and is changed by the emerging technologies. As educators we embrace these changes, which help us to shape the future as we work with our students to develop knowledge and understanding. Our approach is holistic, based on an understanding of the realities of living and working in a digital world. Firbank’s response to the challenges presented has been to build a sound flexible platform from which to operate, explore and navigate foreseeable changes. The School provides a technology-rich environment responding to a curriculum built around knowledge based programs which involve critical thinking and problem solving. This allows students the best opportunities to develop the skills and practice to equip them for life-long learning. The resources provided include PC and Mac computer labs as well as pods where students can engage in self-paced learning. All classrooms have interactive whiteboards, which utilise the convergence of many different forms of technology, Students in every subject discipline Celebrate the close of have access to learning devices that allow them to research the conference with and organise and create and present, from school and from drinks and canapés home with 24-hour access. The underpinning value system during Stephen of the School gives students a framework within which to Heppell’s virtual live make responsible choices and decisions in a digital world keynote address where clear boundaries are not always defined.

Key Themes

Technology trends

Contemporary skills

Positioning your school

• Personalisation • Mobile learning and BYOT • Ubiquity • User control • The smart web • Openness

• Collaboration • Solution focused • Information literacy • Creativity • Media literacy • Models of teaching, learning, assessment

• Marketing • Future schools • Developing teachers • Managing students • Curriculum support • Cloud technologies • Global digital citizens

Conference Program Outline Friday 12 September 2014 8.00 – 9.00

Arrival tea/coffee and exhibition

9.00 – 10.20

Welcome IWBNet Sponsor 1 followed by Keynote 1 Alan November (Cutting Edge/Future Focus)

10.30 – 11.00

Morning Tea – Exhibition

11.10 – 12.00 30 sessions

Leadership

12.05 – 1.05

Sponsor 2 followed by Keynote 2 Simon Breakspear (Leadership Focus)

1.10 – 2.00

Lunch – Exhibition

2.10 – 3.00 30 sessions

Leadership

3.10 – 4.30

Sponsor 3 followed by Keynote 3 Judy O’Connell (Leadership Focus) Prize give-aways

6.30 - 10.30

Conference Dinner, Brighton Savoy Hotel

Classroom Practice

Classroom Practice

Cutting edge/future focus


Saturday 13 September 2014 8.00 – 9.00


9.00 – 10.20

Welcome IWBNet Sponsor 4 followed by Keynote 4 Mark Treadwell (Teaching and Learning Practices Focus)

10.30 – 11.00


11.10 – 12.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


12.10 – 1.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


1.10 – 2.00


2.10 – 3.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


3.10 – 4.30

Sponsor 5 followed by Keynote 5 Greg Butler (Teaching and Learning Transformation Focus) Prize give-aways

Sunday 14 September 2014 8.00 – 9.00


9.00 – 10.20

Welcome IWBNet Sponsor 6 followed by Keynote 6 Alec Couros (Cutting Edge/Classroom Practice Focus)

10.30 – 11.00


11.10 – 12.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


12.10 – 1.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


1.10 – 2.00


2.10 – 3.00 30 sessions

Leadership

Classroom Practice


3.10 – 4.30

Sponsor 7 followed by Keynote 7 Stephen Heppell (Inspirational/Motivational Focus) - virtual live session Prize give-aways (Celebrate the close of the conference with drinks and canapés)


These themes cut across the 3 strands of leadership, classroom practice and cutting edge future

Registration Process - copy and complete this page for each delegate you are registering The second option is to post or fax this form with your cheque to IWBNet. We will enter your details into the online booking system and email you with information so you can select your sessions.

School/Organisation Name: School/Organisation Address: Suburb: State: Postcode: Work Phone: Fax: Mobile:

Registration (costs per person) Delegate Name: Delegate Position: Delegate Email: 3 Day Option Early Bird (21 Dec 2013 – 30 June 2014)

Standard (from 1 July 2014)

2 Day Option

1 Day Option

Single $795.00 pp

Single $595.00 pp

Single $395.00 pp

Group 2+ $715.00 pp

Group 2+ (not available)


Single $895.00 pp

Single $695.00 pp

Single $495.00 pp

Group 2+ $805.00 pp



Conference Dinner – Friday 12 September 2014 6.30pm - 10.30pm

Celebrate and network with your colleagues at this official gala event to be held at The Brighton Savoy Hotel. The themed dinner offers a 3 course meal, 4 hour beverage package, entertainment and dancing for a cost of $110.00 per person. Places are limited so book early to reserve your spot. I will attend the conference dinner (please tick if attending)

Accommodation

We have secured conference special rates for delegates at either the Brighton Savoy or the Novotel, St Kilda. Rates and booking forms are available at www.iwb.net.au/schoolstechoz

Melbourne in September There is no better place to be than in Melbourne in September. The city pumps with fabulous events and sightseeing on offer. Some things you might like to consider doing (mostly of a night): • Tram Restaurant - http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/ • AFL semi – finals - find your tickets online closer to the time • Theatre - take a look at http://www.mtc.com.au/ or Google Melbourne Theatre • Federation Square - http://www.fedsquare.com/ • The possibilities are endless - http://www.visitvictoria.com/

What to do now

Register online at: http://www.iwb.net.au/schoolstechoz/ OR Mail, fax or e-mail this form to: IWBNet Pty Ltd, PO Box 5975, Minto BC NSW 2566 Phone: +612 4647 0783 Fax: +612 8456 5707 or Email: [email protected]


The most preferred option is via our online booking system. This will allow you to pay via an invoice to your school/organisation or by credit card. It also allows you to check your registration or make session selections at any time. Register Online Now at http://www.iwb.net.au/schoolstechoz/