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You will see each event colour coded in its own track in the table below. All sessions are clickable showing the content and speaker for each.

To view a comprehensive program of each event go to https://nationaleducationsummit.com.au/melbourne-conferences

 

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Diverse Learners
Capacity Building School Libraries
Sustainability in Schools
Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
Classroom of the Future
Knowledge Centre
Grok Academy
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome - Diverse Learners
Welcome - Capacity Building School Libraries Welcome - Sustainability in Schools Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
Welcome - Classroom of the Future
Welcome - Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Inclusive practices as a foundation for future school improvement
When we envisage the classroom of the future, who are the students? Are these students attending their local neighbourhood school, or did they have to travel to attend a school that meets their needs? Are these students able to engage with and demonstrate their learning? Do they have friends? Are these students happy to come to school? 		Grok: Putting the T in STEM
How you implement STEM is driven by many factors – everything from teacher expertise and timetabling through to how you define STEM in your school. Discover the many roles the T in STEM plays in effective programs, and develop strategies to ensure your students get the most out of their STEM experiences.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM From Knowledge Keepers to Knowledge Leaders: Teacher Librarians and Generative AI in the Information Ecosystem
As Generative AI (GAI) technologies continue to advance, the imperative for educators and students to hone their information and digital literacy skills becomes more pronounced. Beyond developing academic skills, today's students must cultivate robust information, digital, and critical literacies to actively engage in everyday life and contribute to the growth of our democratic society.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM High Potential Students in Primary Schools
Gifted students who receive appropriate educational opportunities tend to perform better academically and socially. Extending gifted students through acceleration, subject compacting and creating opportunity for success is all part of inclusive education.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Embracing the Challenges: - addressing students' mental health, social disadvantage and diverse learning needs.
How do we meet the needs of students who are disengaged, disconnected and disaffected due to their life challenges of social disadvantage, mental health difficulties, peer relations and identity concerns or existential trauma? 		Sustainability and student wellbeing
Students’ views about environmental sustainability can lead to better learning engagement and a connection and belonging to school. ResourceSmart Schools is an award-winning sustainable schools program managed by Sustainability Victoria since 2008. 		Choose Kindness: How young people view, experience and benefit from kindness in the school community.
An overview of the research on the impact kindness (given and received) has on our wellbeing and school communities. We will discuss data collected from youth and staff surveys and pilot kind school programs implemented by Kind Schools and Resilient Youth Australia focusing on how to best enhance young people's wellbeing and facilitate effective resilience-kindness-building practices.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Understanding ADHD: How you can support students with ADHD in your classroom
As both a classroom teacher and psychologist, Lauren will explain the ADHD brain and outline simple strategies to better support students with ADHD in your classroom. 		Reschooling for a Green Revolution
An inspiring workshop that delves into the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in our education system. In this session, we'll explore how to foster adaptability, flexibility, and innovation within schools to better equip young minds for uncertain times. 		School Showcase: STEM & Cross-Curricular learning
Discover the secret to injecting excitement into STEM education within the constraints of a packed school timetable! Join Grok Academy as educators share the ingenious ways they are crafting innovative STEM units that provide thrilling and meaningful learning opportunities for their students.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Avoiding Educator Burn Out
We will work through effective strategies to prevent burnout and cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling teaching career. In the dynamic landscape of education, the demands on educators can often lead to feelings of stress and burnout. This session aims to empower educators with practical tools and insights to recognise the signs of burnout, understand its underlying causes, and implement proactive measures to maintain their wellbeing.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fostering students' self-regulated learning: Reflecting on a school improvement initiative at Radford College
Since 2019, Radford College and Dr Shyam Barr have engaged in a research project involving a series of professional learning experiences for educators seeking to further build their understanding of how to teach students SRL through motivational, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. We will share reflections on the implementation journey, including key takeaways and practical strategies for leading & teaching SRL.
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM Unlocking the future of learning and libraries with AI
In this workshop you'll learn how to harness the transformative power of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models in your libraries and schools. Chris will teach you how to craft effective instructions (prompts) for AI models and introduce you to AI powered research tools that are changing how we all research and learn.
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Moring Tea - Diverse Learners
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Towards Inclusive Learning Spaces
What role do learning spaces play in inclusion? How can the physical environment be designed and used to support the active participation of more learners? Who should be involved in creating inclusive environments for teaching and learning in schools? 		Using Effective Inclusive Leadership Practices in complex and diverse school contexts
Workshop participants can use a self-assessment tool (pre-test) to determine their inclination towards inclusive leadership. Be introduced to evidence-based traits or behaviours that distinguish inclusive leaders from others by using case-based analysis and receive a toolkit of inclusive leadership practices that can be used in their schools and classrooms.
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Capacity Building School Libraries
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Empowering Teachers to Enable Students with ADHD to Thrive
Through storytelling and numerous classroom examples, Trudy shares essential insights on how to UNDERSTAND and CONNECT with students who have ADHD. 		Harmony with Creation: Exploring Laudato si at St. Columba's College
A look at how St. Columba's College is working towards addressing the Laudato si goals and accreditation as an Earthcare school. 		Grok: Robots - Are you asking the right questions?
‘Which robot platform should I get for my school?’ Examining this common question, Grok Academy will highlight that this choice is secondary to the broader goal of using robots as tools to teach various concepts. You will leave the session having an understanding that the best robotics platform is the one that teachers feel most comfortable using, as their comfort directly influences effective integration into teaching practices.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM What do I get out of it? Building the literacy and reading skills of lower secondary students into the future through ‘gamification’.
In 2021, spurred by the necessity of finding engaging ways of delivering a mandated reading program for year 7 & 8 students during many months of tag between classroom and home schooling. We will have time to reflect, share ideas and have group discussions around the topic.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Art of Teaching
Shine a Light on the joy of teaching and help teachers build the resilience they need to create positive learning environments. My aim is to help build teacher capacity and enhance their wellbeing so they can manage the many demands placed upon their time and energy both inside and outside of the classroom.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Exploring Frontiers: STEAMing Ahead into Tomorrow
From cultivating creativity and honing inquiry skills to embracing design thinking and critical analysis, STEM education lays the foundation for a well-rounded skill set that empowers students to thrive in diverse real-world scenarios. Come and see for yourself how we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 		Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers
Reading is not natural in the way that speaking is. Learning to read requires explicit instruction and application. In this session, you will delve into the wonderful world of reading and discuss an inclusive approach to reading, spelling and writing instruction that supports our most challenging readers.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM The Intervention That Works For School Children With ADHD
A presentation for teachers on the challenges of ADHD in the classroom. Discussions regarding possible interventions for parents and teachers, and the roles neuroscience, psychology and education play. 		Digital Design for Sustainability
This workshop unpacks the learning from a 2023 Google-funded partnership project between DATTA Vic and EEV. The program upskilled educators in how to engage young people in developing authentic digital design solutions for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. 		School Showcase: Physical computing
Unleash the excitement of physical computing – a phenomenal method to transform abstract Digital Technologies concepts into tangible reality! Grok Academy is proud to support practicing teachers, showcasing the inventive and captivating ways their schools harness physical computing for dynamic learning experiences in the classroom.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM Digital Wellbeing - Helping Young People Thrive in a Digital World
A reminder of the imperative to integrate digital safety and wellbeing concepts into your everyday classroom practice. We will highlight fundamental social and emotional skills that can support students to self-manage their own digital safety and wellbeing.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Creative Reader's Advisory ideas.
We will discuss some simple but effective ways to promote broader reading through Reader's Advisory. Rather than using existing Reader's Advisory services and platforms, I want to suggest additional ideas that can be used to complement these existing resources to provide additional avenues for finding a 'good' read.
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM A marriage of pedagogies and technologies to support diverse learners.
This PhD research study ventures into the practices of Melbourne primary school expert teachers in m-devices to unpack how technological affordances using multimodality and enabling multiple pedagogies can adapt to diverse learning needs. 		Too Cool for School: Exploring Climate Adaptation strategies for school grounds
Maud will discuss the research report findings: how students and staff in the Landscape Architecture Design Studios developed and refined ideas at the two school sites in Melbourne's suburbs, and the themes and key learnings that can be applied to schools generally. 		Panel: Digital Technologies vs Digital Literacy
Grok Academy will convene a panel to spotlight these differences, explore their synergies, and stress the imperative for educators to possess a comprehensive understanding of both. Panelists will share valuable insights into fostering Digital Literacy proficiencies among students and delve into innovative approaches for seamlessly integrating these skills across diverse subject domains within educational programs.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM BTN High with Amelia Moseley
In this interactive session, Amelia will discuss what BTN High is and how it’s produced, the different topics and issues that have been covered, and how the content can be accessed and used in the classroom.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Coding in Blocks and Python with Micromelon
In this hands-on workshop, using the Micromelon Rover, we will guide you through a series of engaging and real-world activities and challenges that you can immediately incorporate into your robotics lessons or after-school club.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners
Lunch - Capacity Building School Libraries
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM What is positive digital citizenship and how can we build it in our classrooms?
Digital citizenship is so much more than online safety. Build your own understanding of digital citizenship, so that you can confidently support students to develop the knowledge and skills to harness the opportunities, as well as deal with the challenges of online environments.
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM Students Voice and Agency in Student Action Projects for Social and Environmental Justice: Student Perspectives
Students will share their own Student Action Projects which have tackled a local environmental issue they saw in their school or local community. As agents of change, they will share their journey as Changemakers, the steps they took to facilitate and implement their Student Action Projects and how they used Digital Technologies to educate, inform and inspire others to take action on their issue.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Encouraging Diverse Learning: Sharing Indigenous History and Prioritising Outdoor Learning
Our presentation will focus on Felton’s most recent venture, partnering with Indigenous artist and educator Brett Parker, Billyara. The presentation explores how Brett’s work explores sustainable land management practices that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples undertake.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM The AI-augmented Gamified and Differentiation Classroom
In this session. Julian will discuss how teachers can use freely available, built for purpose AI tools to create a powerful (and sometimes even fun) differentiated and digitally augmented classroom in a fraction of the time than it did before.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_DLFriday
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom. 		SLAV Focus Group
Join us as we discuss ideas for SLAV going forward. This short session will give participants a chance to review and give feedback on what SLAV can continue to do to support library teams and generate new ideas for collegiality. 		Discussion_Sustainability
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom. 		Getting Started with Grok
You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as cyber, programming and more!
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM Developing a whole school wellbeing program after covid
This session will build on work and research with SA University on creating a wellbeing program for staff and students across the school. We worked with staff, student and parent surveys, as well as interviews with staff and students on how to rebuild resilience, wellbeing and work-ethic in a culture that had dropped throughout covid.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How do school communities currently measure the value and contributions of the library? How do we know what we are doing works?
There is a strong correlation between student achievement and access to a library. The best way to measure the value of a library will vary depending on the specific school and its goals. However, by using a variety of methods, schools can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact that their library is having on student learning.
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Dysregulation: The epidemic of the classroom
The rates of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more are all going up, these conditions are not going away and with that they bring dysregulation. I will share what dysregulation looks like, how it can be managed and what we can do to help our children thrive. 		Fresh Air – Fresh Ed
This session is not about Outdoor Education or PE, but uniquely explores memorable ways to take desk-based learning out to the oval, playground, or adjacent park, for English, History, Science, The Arts, Languages, Religion, Technologies, and Mathematics. 		Grok: Cracking open the black box: demystifying AI
This session takes the opportunity to explore some of the underlying processes of AI beyond a simplistic, black box explanation. Gaining insight into the ways in which generative AI works, educators can be more critical in determining when and how to deploy these tools.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Effective Communication Strategies for Teachers and Support Staff
Participants of this workshop will reflect on the challenges currently faced by educators and support staff in communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in schools. They will be guided through an understanding of the way that Donna Hick’s Dignity Framework can serve as a catalyst and powerful platform for effective communication. 		Practical tips for starting out your career in education
Join the AEU for an interactive opportunity to hear directly from a panel of teachers, education support staff and principals about their top tips for beginning your career and maintaining your health and wellbeing.
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM Talking about social problem solving with young people who don't like talking about it!
During this session Connie will share ‘The Science of Anger’, a Social Stencil lesson plan for teaching students about anger in their body, and how to manage feelings of anger in safe and helpful ways.
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM Group Discussion, What Ideas will we take away, Share with your Colleagues
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Reimagining personalised learning and differentiation
Teachers have the opportunity to learn and adapt their teaching practices to incorporate many of these findings into their own teaching strategies. The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation. 		Click Against Hate
Designed for primary and secondary students alike, Click Against Hate (free to all schools) makes it simple to teach students about complex issues such as: online dangers, racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, freedom of speech, cyber bullying and more. Delegates will get a tour of the program that comes with ready-to-teach lessons across a variety of topics including stereotypes and prejudices, media misrepresentation, discrimination and online hate.
Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM A Differentiated Approach to Leadership:
Educators are accustomed to differentiating in their classroom, but how often have we considered creative and different ways for students to understand leadership? How do we best inspire all students to exhibit leadership qualities, leveraging their personal strengths and gifts, when only a few can be afforded a leadership title or portfolio?
Mental Health Coping Skills for School Students
Come along and discuss evidence based coping strategies from psychology’s best therapies being implemented in 100+ Victorian schools through the I Am Mindful Schools program.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Consent and Respectful Relationships
In this Round Table Discussion, we will help answer some tricky student questions educators are often asked on consent. “What if both people were drinking at a party?” or “Do I have to ask for consent every single time?” or even “What does the law actually say, would I get in trouble if XYZ?”. Our team will offer some helpful tips, tricks, and frameworks that can be utilised in the classroom. Plus, free (and fun) Classroom Posters for all attendees!
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Beyond the Curriculum: The Art of Nurturing Skills for an Unpredictable World
This discussion centers on how the arts can be pivotal in equipping students with the adaptive skills necessary for navigating an unpredictable future. Participants will be invited to contribute and learn innovative, arts-based teaching methods that emphasize experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches, showcasing the unique role of the arts in developing flexibility and resilience among learners.
Helping your students to turn off their ME switch.
Join World Vision to learn how you can transform your students to become global citizens caring about the world around them.
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
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2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Diverse Learners
Capacity Building School Libraries
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome - Diverse Learners
Welcome - Capacity Building School Libraries
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM From Knowledge Keepers to Knowledge Leaders: Teacher Librarians and Generative AI in the Information Ecosystem
As Generative AI (GAI) technologies continue to advance, the imperative for educators and students to hone their information and digital literacy skills becomes more pronounced. Beyond developing academic skills, today's students must cultivate robust information, digital, and critical literacies to actively engage in everyday life and contribute to the growth of our democratic society.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Embracing the Challenges: - addressing students' mental health, social disadvantage and diverse learning needs.
How do we meet the needs of students who are disengaged, disconnected and disaffected due to their life challenges of social disadvantage, mental health difficulties, peer relations and identity concerns or existential trauma?
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Understanding ADHD: How you can support students with ADHD in your classroom
As both a classroom teacher and psychologist, Lauren will explain the ADHD brain and outline simple strategies to better support students with ADHD in your classroom.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM Unlocking the future of learning and libraries with AI
In this workshop you'll learn how to harness the transformative power of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models in your libraries and schools. Chris will teach you how to craft effective instructions (prompts) for AI models and introduce you to AI powered research tools that are changing how we all research and learn.
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Moring Tea - Diverse Learners
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Capacity Building School Libraries
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Empowering Teachers to Enable Students with ADHD to Thrive
Through storytelling and numerous classroom examples, Trudy shares essential insights on how to UNDERSTAND and CONNECT with students who have ADHD.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM What do I get out of it? Building the literacy and reading skills of lower secondary students into the future through ‘gamification’.
In 2021, spurred by the necessity of finding engaging ways of delivering a mandated reading program for year 7 & 8 students during many months of tag between classroom and home schooling. We will have time to reflect, share ideas and have group discussions around the topic.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM The Intervention That Works For School Children With ADHD
A presentation for teachers on the challenges of ADHD in the classroom. Discussions regarding possible interventions for parents and teachers, and the roles neuroscience, psychology and education play.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Creative Reader's Advisory ideas.
We will discuss some simple but effective ways to promote broader reading through Reader's Advisory. Rather than using existing Reader's Advisory services and platforms, I want to suggest additional ideas that can be used to complement these existing resources to provide additional avenues for finding a 'good' read.
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM A marriage of pedagogies and technologies to support diverse learners.
This PhD research study ventures into the practices of Melbourne primary school expert teachers in m-devices to unpack how technological affordances using multimodality and enabling multiple pedagogies can adapt to diverse learning needs.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners
Lunch - Capacity Building School Libraries
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_DLFriday
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom. 		SLAV Focus Group
Join us as we discuss ideas for SLAV going forward. This short session will give participants a chance to review and give feedback on what SLAV can continue to do to support library teams and generate new ideas for collegiality.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How do school communities currently measure the value and contributions of the library? How do we know what we are doing works?
There is a strong correlation between student achievement and access to a library. The best way to measure the value of a library will vary depending on the specific school and its goals. However, by using a variety of methods, schools can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact that their library is having on student learning.
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Dysregulation: The epidemic of the classroom
The rates of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more are all going up, these conditions are not going away and with that they bring dysregulation. I will share what dysregulation looks like, how it can be managed and what we can do to help our children thrive.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM Group Discussion, What Ideas will we take away, Share with your Colleagues
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Sustainability in Schools
Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Sustainability in Schools Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Sustainability and student wellbeing
Students’ views about environmental sustainability can lead to better learning engagement and a connection and belonging to school. ResourceSmart Schools is an award-winning sustainable schools program managed by Sustainability Victoria since 2008. 		Choose Kindness: How young people view, experience and benefit from kindness in the school community.
An overview of the research on the impact kindness (given and received) has on our wellbeing and school communities. We will discuss data collected from youth and staff surveys and pilot kind school programs implemented by Kind Schools and Resilient Youth Australia focusing on how to best enhance young people's wellbeing and facilitate effective resilience-kindness-building practices.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Reschooling for a Green Revolution
An inspiring workshop that delves into the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in our education system. In this session, we'll explore how to foster adaptability, flexibility, and innovation within schools to better equip young minds for uncertain times.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Avoiding Educator Burn Out
We will work through effective strategies to prevent burnout and cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling teaching career. In the dynamic landscape of education, the demands on educators can often lead to feelings of stress and burnout. This session aims to empower educators with practical tools and insights to recognise the signs of burnout, understand its underlying causes, and implement proactive measures to maintain their wellbeing.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Harmony with Creation: Exploring Laudato si at St. Columba's College
A look at how St. Columba's College is working towards addressing the Laudato si goals and accreditation as an Earthcare school.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Art of Teaching
Shine a Light on the joy of teaching and help teachers build the resilience they need to create positive learning environments. My aim is to help build teacher capacity and enhance their wellbeing so they can manage the many demands placed upon their time and energy both inside and outside of the classroom.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Digital Design for Sustainability
This workshop unpacks the learning from a 2023 Google-funded partnership project between DATTA Vic and EEV. The program upskilled educators in how to engage young people in developing authentic digital design solutions for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM Digital Wellbeing - Helping Young People Thrive in a Digital World
A reminder of the imperative to integrate digital safety and wellbeing concepts into your everyday classroom practice. We will highlight fundamental social and emotional skills that can support students to self-manage their own digital safety and wellbeing.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM Too Cool for School: Exploring Climate Adaptation strategies for school grounds
Maud will discuss the research report findings: how students and staff in the Landscape Architecture Design Studios developed and refined ideas at the two school sites in Melbourne's suburbs, and the themes and key learnings that can be applied to schools generally.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_Sustainability
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM Developing a whole school wellbeing program after covid
This session will build on work and research with SA University on creating a wellbeing program for staff and students across the school. We worked with staff, student and parent surveys, as well as interviews with staff and students on how to rebuild resilience, wellbeing and work-ethic in a culture that had dropped throughout covid.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Fresh Air – Fresh Ed
This session is not about Outdoor Education or PE, but uniquely explores memorable ways to take desk-based learning out to the oval, playground, or adjacent park, for English, History, Science, The Arts, Languages, Religion, Technologies, and Mathematics.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM Talking about social problem solving with young people who don't like talking about it!
During this session Connie will share ‘The Science of Anger’, a Social Stencil lesson plan for teaching students about anger in their body, and how to manage feelings of anger in safe and helpful ways.
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Classroom of the Future
Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome - Classroom of the Future
Welcome - Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Inclusive practices as a foundation for future school improvement
When we envisage the classroom of the future, who are the students? Are these students attending their local neighbourhood school, or did they have to travel to attend a school that meets their needs? Are these students able to engage with and demonstrate their learning? Do they have friends? Are these students happy to come to school?
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM High Potential Students in Primary Schools
Gifted students who receive appropriate educational opportunities tend to perform better academically and socially. Extending gifted students through acceleration, subject compacting and creating opportunity for success is all part of inclusive education.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fostering students' self-regulated learning: Reflecting on a school improvement initiative at Radford College
Since 2019, Radford College and Dr Shyam Barr have engaged in a research project involving a series of professional learning experiences for educators seeking to further build their understanding of how to teach students SRL through motivational, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. We will share reflections on the implementation journey, including key takeaways and practical strategies for leading & teaching SRL.
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Towards Inclusive Learning Spaces
What role do learning spaces play in inclusion? How can the physical environment be designed and used to support the active participation of more learners? Who should be involved in creating inclusive environments for teaching and learning in schools? 		Using Effective Inclusive Leadership Practices in complex and diverse school contexts
Workshop participants can use a self-assessment tool (pre-test) to determine their inclination towards inclusive leadership. Be introduced to evidence-based traits or behaviours that distinguish inclusive leaders from others by using case-based analysis and receive a toolkit of inclusive leadership practices that can be used in their schools and classrooms.
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Exploring Frontiers: STEAMing Ahead into Tomorrow
From cultivating creativity and honing inquiry skills to embracing design thinking and critical analysis, STEM education lays the foundation for a well-rounded skill set that empowers students to thrive in diverse real-world scenarios. Come and see for yourself how we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 		Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers
Reading is not natural in the way that speaking is. Learning to read requires explicit instruction and application. In this session, you will delve into the wonderful world of reading and discuss an inclusive approach to reading, spelling and writing instruction that supports our most challenging readers.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM BTN High with Amelia Moseley
In this interactive session, Amelia will discuss what BTN High is and how it’s produced, the different topics and issues that have been covered, and how the content can be accessed and used in the classroom.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Coding in Blocks and Python with Micromelon
In this hands-on workshop, using the Micromelon Rover, we will guide you through a series of engaging and real-world activities and challenges that you can immediately incorporate into your robotics lessons or after-school club.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM What is positive digital citizenship and how can we build it in our classrooms?
Digital citizenship is so much more than online safety. Build your own understanding of digital citizenship, so that you can confidently support students to develop the knowledge and skills to harness the opportunities, as well as deal with the challenges of online environments.
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM Students Voice and Agency in Student Action Projects for Social and Environmental Justice: Student Perspectives
Students will share their own Student Action Projects which have tackled a local environmental issue they saw in their school or local community. As agents of change, they will share their journey as Changemakers, the steps they took to facilitate and implement their Student Action Projects and how they used Digital Technologies to educate, inform and inspire others to take action on their issue.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Encouraging Diverse Learning: Sharing Indigenous History and Prioritising Outdoor Learning
Our presentation will focus on Felton’s most recent venture, partnering with Indigenous artist and educator Brett Parker, Billyara. The presentation explores how Brett’s work explores sustainable land management practices that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples undertake.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM The AI-augmented Gamified and Differentiation Classroom
In this session. Julian will discuss how teachers can use freely available, built for purpose AI tools to create a powerful (and sometimes even fun) differentiated and digitally augmented classroom in a fraction of the time than it did before.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Effective Communication Strategies for Teachers and Support Staff
Participants of this workshop will reflect on the challenges currently faced by educators and support staff in communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in schools. They will be guided through an understanding of the way that Donna Hick’s Dignity Framework can serve as a catalyst and powerful platform for effective communication. 		Practical tips for starting out your career in education
Join the AEU for an interactive opportunity to hear directly from a panel of teachers, education support staff and principals about their top tips for beginning your career and maintaining your health and wellbeing.
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Reimagining personalised learning and differentiation
Teachers have the opportunity to learn and adapt their teaching practices to incorporate many of these findings into their own teaching strategies. The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation. 		Click Against Hate
Designed for primary and secondary students alike, Click Against Hate (free to all schools) makes it simple to teach students about complex issues such as: online dangers, racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, freedom of speech, cyber bullying and more. Delegates will get a tour of the program that comes with ready-to-teach lessons across a variety of topics including stereotypes and prejudices, media misrepresentation, discrimination and online hate.

Grok Academy
Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grok: Putting the T in STEM
How you implement STEM is driven by many factors – everything from teacher expertise and timetabling through to how you define STEM in your school. Discover the many roles the T in STEM plays in effective programs, and develop strategies to ensure your students get the most out of their STEM experiences.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM School Showcase: STEM & Cross-Curricular learning
Discover the secret to injecting excitement into STEM education within the constraints of a packed school timetable! Join Grok Academy as educators share the ingenious ways they are crafting innovative STEM units that provide thrilling and meaningful learning opportunities for their students.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM A Differentiated Approach to Leadership:
Educators are accustomed to differentiating in their classroom, but how often have we considered creative and different ways for students to understand leadership? How do we best inspire all students to exhibit leadership qualities, leveraging their personal strengths and gifts, when only a few can be afforded a leadership title or portfolio?
Mental Health Coping Skills for School Students
Come along and discuss evidence based coping strategies from psychology’s best therapies being implemented in 100+ Victorian schools through the I Am Mindful Schools program.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Grok: Robots - Are you asking the right questions?
‘Which robot platform should I get for my school?’ Examining this common question, Grok Academy will highlight that this choice is secondary to the broader goal of using robots as tools to teach various concepts. You will leave the session having an understanding that the best robotics platform is the one that teachers feel most comfortable using, as their comfort directly influences effective integration into teaching practices.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Consent and Respectful Relationships
In this Round Table Discussion, we will help answer some tricky student questions educators are often asked on consent. “What if both people were drinking at a party?” or “Do I have to ask for consent every single time?” or even “What does the law actually say, would I get in trouble if XYZ?”. Our team will offer some helpful tips, tricks, and frameworks that can be utilised in the classroom. Plus, free (and fun) Classroom Posters for all attendees!
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM School Showcase: Physical computing
Unleash the excitement of physical computing – a phenomenal method to transform abstract Digital Technologies concepts into tangible reality! Grok Academy is proud to support practicing teachers, showcasing the inventive and captivating ways their schools harness physical computing for dynamic learning experiences in the classroom.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Beyond the Curriculum: The Art of Nurturing Skills for an Unpredictable World
This discussion centers on how the arts can be pivotal in equipping students with the adaptive skills necessary for navigating an unpredictable future. Participants will be invited to contribute and learn innovative, arts-based teaching methods that emphasize experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches, showcasing the unique role of the arts in developing flexibility and resilience among learners.
Helping your students to turn off their ME switch.
Join World Vision to learn how you can transform your students to become global citizens caring about the world around them.
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM Panel: Digital Technologies vs Digital Literacy
Grok Academy will convene a panel to spotlight these differences, explore their synergies, and stress the imperative for educators to possess a comprehensive understanding of both. Panelists will share valuable insights into fostering Digital Literacy proficiencies among students and delve into innovative approaches for seamlessly integrating these skills across diverse subject domains within educational programs.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Getting Started with Grok
You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as cyber, programming and more!
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Grok: Cracking open the black box: demystifying AI
This session takes the opportunity to explore some of the underlying processes of AI beyond a simplistic, black box explanation. Gaining insight into the ways in which generative AI works, educators can be more critical in determining when and how to deploy these tools.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Diverse Learners
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome - Diverse Learners
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Embracing the Challenges: - addressing students' mental health, social disadvantage and diverse learning needs.
How do we meet the needs of students who are disengaged, disconnected and disaffected due to their life challenges of social disadvantage, mental health difficulties, peer relations and identity concerns or existential trauma?
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Understanding ADHD: How you can support students with ADHD in your classroom
As both a classroom teacher and psychologist, Lauren will explain the ADHD brain and outline simple strategies to better support students with ADHD in your classroom.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Moring Tea - Diverse Learners
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Empowering Teachers to Enable Students with ADHD to Thrive
Through storytelling and numerous classroom examples, Trudy shares essential insights on how to UNDERSTAND and CONNECT with students who have ADHD.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM The Intervention That Works For School Children With ADHD
A presentation for teachers on the challenges of ADHD in the classroom. Discussions regarding possible interventions for parents and teachers, and the roles neuroscience, psychology and education play.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM A marriage of pedagogies and technologies to support diverse learners.
This PhD research study ventures into the practices of Melbourne primary school expert teachers in m-devices to unpack how technological affordances using multimodality and enabling multiple pedagogies can adapt to diverse learning needs.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_DLFriday
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Dysregulation: The epidemic of the classroom
The rates of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more are all going up, these conditions are not going away and with that they bring dysregulation. I will share what dysregulation looks like, how it can be managed and what we can do to help our children thrive.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Capacity Building School Libraries
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Capacity Building School Libraries
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM From Knowledge Keepers to Knowledge Leaders: Teacher Librarians and Generative AI in the Information Ecosystem
As Generative AI (GAI) technologies continue to advance, the imperative for educators and students to hone their information and digital literacy skills becomes more pronounced. Beyond developing academic skills, today's students must cultivate robust information, digital, and critical literacies to actively engage in everyday life and contribute to the growth of our democratic society.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM Unlocking the future of learning and libraries with AI
In this workshop you'll learn how to harness the transformative power of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models in your libraries and schools. Chris will teach you how to craft effective instructions (prompts) for AI models and introduce you to AI powered research tools that are changing how we all research and learn.
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Morning Tea - Capacity Building School Libraries
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM What do I get out of it? Building the literacy and reading skills of lower secondary students into the future through ‘gamification’.
In 2021, spurred by the necessity of finding engaging ways of delivering a mandated reading program for year 7 & 8 students during many months of tag between classroom and home schooling. We will have time to reflect, share ideas and have group discussions around the topic.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Creative Reader's Advisory ideas.
We will discuss some simple but effective ways to promote broader reading through Reader's Advisory. Rather than using existing Reader's Advisory services and platforms, I want to suggest additional ideas that can be used to complement these existing resources to provide additional avenues for finding a 'good' read.
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Capacity Building School Libraries
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM SLAV Focus Group
Join us as we discuss ideas for SLAV going forward. This short session will give participants a chance to review and give feedback on what SLAV can continue to do to support library teams and generate new ideas for collegiality.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How do school communities currently measure the value and contributions of the library? How do we know what we are doing works?
There is a strong correlation between student achievement and access to a library. The best way to measure the value of a library will vary depending on the specific school and its goals. However, by using a variety of methods, schools can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the impact that their library is having on student learning.
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM Group Discussion, What Ideas will we take away, Share with your Colleagues
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Sustainability in Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Sustainability in Schools
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Sustainability and student wellbeing
Students’ views about environmental sustainability can lead to better learning engagement and a connection and belonging to school. ResourceSmart Schools is an award-winning sustainable schools program managed by Sustainability Victoria since 2008.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Reschooling for a Green Revolution
An inspiring workshop that delves into the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in our education system. In this session, we'll explore how to foster adaptability, flexibility, and innovation within schools to better equip young minds for uncertain times.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Harmony with Creation: Exploring Laudato si at St. Columba's College
A look at how St. Columba's College is working towards addressing the Laudato si goals and accreditation as an Earthcare school.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Digital Design for Sustainability
This workshop unpacks the learning from a 2023 Google-funded partnership project between DATTA Vic and EEV. The program upskilled educators in how to engage young people in developing authentic digital design solutions for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM Too Cool for School: Exploring Climate Adaptation strategies for school grounds
Maud will discuss the research report findings: how students and staff in the Landscape Architecture Design Studios developed and refined ideas at the two school sites in Melbourne's suburbs, and the themes and key learnings that can be applied to schools generally.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_Sustainability
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Fresh Air – Fresh Ed
This session is not about Outdoor Education or PE, but uniquely explores memorable ways to take desk-based learning out to the oval, playground, or adjacent park, for English, History, Science, The Arts, Languages, Religion, Technologies, and Mathematics.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Choose Kindness: How young people view, experience and benefit from kindness in the school community.
An overview of the research on the impact kindness (given and received) has on our wellbeing and school communities. We will discuss data collected from youth and staff surveys and pilot kind school programs implemented by Kind Schools and Resilient Youth Australia focusing on how to best enhance young people's wellbeing and facilitate effective resilience-kindness-building practices.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM Avoiding Educator Burn Out
We will work through effective strategies to prevent burnout and cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling teaching career. In the dynamic landscape of education, the demands on educators can often lead to feelings of stress and burnout. This session aims to empower educators with practical tools and insights to recognise the signs of burnout, understand its underlying causes, and implement proactive measures to maintain their wellbeing.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM The Art of Teaching
Shine a Light on the joy of teaching and help teachers build the resilience they need to create positive learning environments. My aim is to help build teacher capacity and enhance their wellbeing so they can manage the many demands placed upon their time and energy both inside and outside of the classroom.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM Digital Wellbeing - Helping Young People Thrive in a Digital World
A reminder of the imperative to integrate digital safety and wellbeing concepts into your everyday classroom practice. We will highlight fundamental social and emotional skills that can support students to self-manage their own digital safety and wellbeing.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM Developing a whole school wellbeing program after covid
This session will build on work and research with SA University on creating a wellbeing program for staff and students across the school. We worked with staff, student and parent surveys, as well as interviews with staff and students on how to rebuild resilience, wellbeing and work-ethic in a culture that had dropped throughout covid.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM Talking about social problem solving with young people who don't like talking about it!
During this session Connie will share ‘The Science of Anger’, a Social Stencil lesson plan for teaching students about anger in their body, and how to manage feelings of anger in safe and helpful ways.
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Classroom of the Future
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome - Classroom of the Future
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Inclusive practices as a foundation for future school improvement
When we envisage the classroom of the future, who are the students? Are these students attending their local neighbourhood school, or did they have to travel to attend a school that meets their needs? Are these students able to engage with and demonstrate their learning? Do they have friends? Are these students happy to come to school?
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Fostering students' self-regulated learning: Reflecting on a school improvement initiative at Radford College
Since 2019, Radford College and Dr Shyam Barr have engaged in a research project involving a series of professional learning experiences for educators seeking to further build their understanding of how to teach students SRL through motivational, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. We will share reflections on the implementation journey, including key takeaways and practical strategies for leading & teaching SRL.
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Towards Inclusive Learning Spaces
What role do learning spaces play in inclusion? How can the physical environment be designed and used to support the active participation of more learners? Who should be involved in creating inclusive environments for teaching and learning in schools?
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Exploring Frontiers: STEAMing Ahead into Tomorrow
From cultivating creativity and honing inquiry skills to embracing design thinking and critical analysis, STEM education lays the foundation for a well-rounded skill set that empowers students to thrive in diverse real-world scenarios. Come and see for yourself how we prepare our students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Coding in Blocks and Python with Micromelon
In this hands-on workshop, using the Micromelon Rover, we will guide you through a series of engaging and real-world activities and challenges that you can immediately incorporate into your robotics lessons or after-school club.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM Students Voice and Agency in Student Action Projects for Social and Environmental Justice: Student Perspectives
Students will share their own Student Action Projects which have tackled a local environmental issue they saw in their school or local community. As agents of change, they will share their journey as Changemakers, the steps they took to facilitate and implement their Student Action Projects and how they used Digital Technologies to educate, inform and inspire others to take action on their issue.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM The AI-augmented Gamified and Differentiation Classroom
In this session. Julian will discuss how teachers can use freely available, built for purpose AI tools to create a powerful (and sometimes even fun) differentiated and digitally augmented classroom in a fraction of the time than it did before.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Effective Communication Strategies for Teachers and Support Staff
Participants of this workshop will reflect on the challenges currently faced by educators and support staff in communicating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in schools. They will be guided through an understanding of the way that Donna Hick’s Dignity Framework can serve as a catalyst and powerful platform for effective communication.
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Reimagining personalised learning and differentiation
Teachers have the opportunity to learn and adapt their teaching practices to incorporate many of these findings into their own teaching strategies. The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation.

Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM High Potential Students in Primary Schools
Gifted students who receive appropriate educational opportunities tend to perform better academically and socially. Extending gifted students through acceleration, subject compacting and creating opportunity for success is all part of inclusive education.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Using Effective Inclusive Leadership Practices in complex and diverse school contexts
Workshop participants can use a self-assessment tool (pre-test) to determine their inclination towards inclusive leadership. Be introduced to evidence-based traits or behaviours that distinguish inclusive leaders from others by using case-based analysis and receive a toolkit of inclusive leadership practices that can be used in their schools and classrooms.
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Literacy Instruction for Struggling Readers
Reading is not natural in the way that speaking is. Learning to read requires explicit instruction and application. In this session, you will delve into the wonderful world of reading and discuss an inclusive approach to reading, spelling and writing instruction that supports our most challenging readers.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM BTN High with Amelia Moseley
In this interactive session, Amelia will discuss what BTN High is and how it’s produced, the different topics and issues that have been covered, and how the content can be accessed and used in the classroom.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM What is positive digital citizenship and how can we build it in our classrooms?
Digital citizenship is so much more than online safety. Build your own understanding of digital citizenship, so that you can confidently support students to develop the knowledge and skills to harness the opportunities, as well as deal with the challenges of online environments.
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Encouraging Diverse Learning: Sharing Indigenous History and Prioritising Outdoor Learning
Our presentation will focus on Felton’s most recent venture, partnering with Indigenous artist and educator Brett Parker, Billyara. The presentation explores how Brett’s work explores sustainable land management practices that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples undertake.
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Practical tips for starting out your career in education
Join the AEU for an interactive opportunity to hear directly from a panel of teachers, education support staff and principals about their top tips for beginning your career and maintaining your health and wellbeing.
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Click Against Hate
Designed for primary and secondary students alike, Click Against Hate (free to all schools) makes it simple to teach students about complex issues such as: online dangers, racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, freedom of speech, cyber bullying and more. Delegates will get a tour of the program that comes with ready-to-teach lessons across a variety of topics including stereotypes and prejudices, media misrepresentation, discrimination and online hate.

Grok Academy
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grok: Putting the T in STEM
How you implement STEM is driven by many factors – everything from teacher expertise and timetabling through to how you define STEM in your school. Discover the many roles the T in STEM plays in effective programs, and develop strategies to ensure your students get the most out of their STEM experiences.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM School Showcase: STEM & Cross-Curricular learning
Discover the secret to injecting excitement into STEM education within the constraints of a packed school timetable! Join Grok Academy as educators share the ingenious ways they are crafting innovative STEM units that provide thrilling and meaningful learning opportunities for their students.
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Grok: Robots - Are you asking the right questions?
‘Which robot platform should I get for my school?’ Examining this common question, Grok Academy will highlight that this choice is secondary to the broader goal of using robots as tools to teach various concepts. You will leave the session having an understanding that the best robotics platform is the one that teachers feel most comfortable using, as their comfort directly influences effective integration into teaching practices.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM School Showcase: Physical computing
Unleash the excitement of physical computing – a phenomenal method to transform abstract Digital Technologies concepts into tangible reality! Grok Academy is proud to support practicing teachers, showcasing the inventive and captivating ways their schools harness physical computing for dynamic learning experiences in the classroom.
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM Panel: Digital Technologies vs Digital Literacy
Grok Academy will convene a panel to spotlight these differences, explore their synergies, and stress the imperative for educators to possess a comprehensive understanding of both. Panelists will share valuable insights into fostering Digital Literacy proficiencies among students and delve into innovative approaches for seamlessly integrating these skills across diverse subject domains within educational programs.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Getting Started with Grok
You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as cyber, programming and more!
2:10 PM - 2:50 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM Grok: Cracking open the black box: demystifying AI
This session takes the opportunity to explore some of the underlying processes of AI beyond a simplistic, black box explanation. Gaining insight into the ways in which generative AI works, educators can be more critical in determining when and how to deploy these tools.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:55 PM - 3:45 PM
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Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
9:50 AM - 10:50 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM A Differentiated Approach to Leadership:
Educators are accustomed to differentiating in their classroom, but how often have we considered creative and different ways for students to understand leadership? How do we best inspire all students to exhibit leadership qualities, leveraging their personal strengths and gifts, when only a few can be afforded a leadership title or portfolio?
Mental Health Coping Skills for School Students
Come along and discuss evidence based coping strategies from psychology’s best therapies being implemented in 100+ Victorian schools through the I Am Mindful Schools program.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Consent and Respectful Relationships
In this Round Table Discussion, we will help answer some tricky student questions educators are often asked on consent. “What if both people were drinking at a party?” or “Do I have to ask for consent every single time?” or even “What does the law actually say, would I get in trouble if XYZ?”. Our team will offer some helpful tips, tricks, and frameworks that can be utilised in the classroom. Plus, free (and fun) Classroom Posters for all attendees!
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM Beyond the Curriculum: The Art of Nurturing Skills for an Unpredictable World
This discussion centers on how the arts can be pivotal in equipping students with the adaptive skills necessary for navigating an unpredictable future. Participants will be invited to contribute and learn innovative, arts-based teaching methods that emphasize experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches, showcasing the unique role of the arts in developing flexibility and resilience among learners.
Helping your students to turn off their ME switch.
Join World Vision to learn how you can transform your students to become global citizens caring about the world around them.
12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
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3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Diverse Learners
AI in the Classroom
Sustainability in Schools
Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
Classroom of the Future
Knowledge Centre
Grok Academy
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Diverse Learners. Welcome - AI in the Classroom Welcome - Sustainability in Schools. Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools. Welcome - Classroom of the Future. Welcome - Knowledge Centre.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grok: Understanding the Digital Technologies curriculum
Join Grok Academy in this session designed to help teachers understand the key features of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies v9 and how to implement it in their classrooms. The session will also evaluate how to address state-based variances in curriculum implementation.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM Transforming STEM Education: Equipping Classrooms for Tomorrow
In this session, we will introduce you to a groundbreaking approach to integrating STEM into your local classroom through Edminds School Program. 		Educational support for students (K-12) with a chronic Illness, using cystic fibrosis as a case study
We will address teacher understanding of chronic illness, supports available to teachers, examples of chronic illness you may come across, the impact of chronic illness on a student’s education, adapting the classroom for these students, communication, and adapting a ‘whole school’ approach.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Diverse learning techniques for the diverse classroom
In this workshop, we'll explore (and actually do) some hands-on approaches, using low tech materials, to showcase techniques that make learning opportunities more accessible for ALL your learners. 		Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of talent and technology presents both opportunities and challenges for next-generation leaders. This interactive session aims to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to navigate the talent-tech equation and become catalysts for innovation. 		A common language: Connected to Nature via Semiosis in in Primary Schools
Join us to discuss the importance of feeling connected to nature in driving sustainable behaviour and show how an understanding of the world of plants and animals through semiosis gives an appreciation of what we have in common with all of nature. 		Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy = student wellbeing = staff/parent wellbeing
Cognitive development shifts as children get older and this impacts on their capacity and competency to engage in their learning. Research suggests that there is a significant shift in cognitive development for students at or around 8 years of age. What if schools were to shift their pedagogical processes so that they aligned with these student developmental changes?
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Strengthening Social Emotional Learning in the Middle School Classroom
This presentation provides meaningful strategies to support student wellbeing, highlights the critical link between mindfulness and self-regulation, and discusses both prevention and intervention to strengthen social emotional learning. 		How does generative AI work and its implications for education
We will discuss how large language models like ChatGPT work, along with the strengths, limitations and impact of AI 		Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School.
Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices. 		Cultivating Sustainable Growth for Successful Outcomes
Cultivating growth in challenging times can be difficult, but it is also a tremendous personal and professional development opportunity. Knowing how to support yourself, your staff and all other stakeholders during such transitions is imperative for successful outcomes. 		Grok: Why is learning to code hard?
Learning to code can be a challenging process, especially for beginners. In this talk, Grok Academy will explore the concepts students need to comprehend before even attempting to write a basic 'Hello World' program. Join us for an eye-opening journey through the foundational concepts of programming and discover strategies to assist students in overcoming the challenges of learning to code.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Neuroscience of Learning
The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation. 		Teacher Wellbeing: Powering Student Success
In this workshop we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea - AI in the Classroom
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Diverse Learners
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools.
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Redefining online learning for senior secondary students
We will discuss how to develop a signature pedagogy for the delivery of online learning, including the influence asynchronous learning has on synchronous live lessons. Supporting students' phases of development, quality assurance, authenticating student work and integrity, connections online - developing relationships, and well-being for an online school. 		Think Set Go Mindset Education
This session is designed to guide participants on strategies that can be taught to students to encourage a positive and self-determinant learning environment.
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Unlocking the future of education with AI
This session will discuss effective prompt engineering for curriculum planning, differentiation, marking and feedback. You'll learn about the latest AI tools along with their ability to be a game-changer in your learning community.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Living, Raising and Teaching on the Spectrum
So, you think you know Autism? This session looks beyond the narrow identifiers of being on the spectrum and explores the wide variety of Autistic traits common to people students with ASD. It explores the impact these traits have in and beyond the classroom. 		OzHarvest FEAST High School Program
The presentation will explore the importance of educating kids about food waste and the successes and challenges involved in developing & implementing FEAST as a classroom-based sustainable initiative and discuss positive results following from the program. 		Why emotions are central to learning
This interactive session delves into the significance of integrating SEL into the classroom (7-12) and equips educators with practical strategies to cultivate essential emotional skills in their students. 		Grok: Design thinking in Digital Technologies
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that encourages creativity, collaboration, and empathy. This session explores some ways to integrate design thinking into the Digital Technologies program, providing practical examples of how this approach can help students create better solutions.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Automated Essay Grading in Australian Schools
In this workshop we will discuss the history of Automated Essay Grading (AEG), the technology used, and its' performance. NAPLearn will be demonstrated live to see results in 5 seconds.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Empowering Critical Thinkers: Unleashing GenAI for Ethical Exploration and Authentic Assessment – Insights from a School Teacher's Experience
Discover how GenAI, like ChatGPT, is enhancing educational practices by fostering critical thinking skills among students. In this session, we will discuss practical ways in which students have utilised GenAI tools to engage with complex topics and develop coherent arguments. This involvement not only enriches their learning experience but also prepares them to think critically and independently. We'll share insights from real classroom scenarios where GenAI has been instrumental in encouraging students to explore ideas and think deeply.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Cancelled session
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Unlocking the key to executive functioning – supporting students in the classroom and beyond
This session focuses on understanding the role executive functioning plays for all students and in particular those with additional learning challenges. Executive function along with self-regulation play a fundamental part in a child’s learning, school functioning and academic achievement. 		Real World Problems - Real World Solutions through Design and Technology.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will use free resources from the Crawford Fund to create a tailored program for students on food and fibre production using the design thinking process. The focus of the workshop will be Food Loss and Waste and Climate Smart Technologies and how design and technology play a pivotal role in food and nutrition security. 		Designing A Better Normal
Join prominent Australian educational leader Adriano Di Prato for an inspirational journey at 'Designing A Better Normal' as he unveils LCI Melbourne's groundbreaking Student Success Strategy framework. Discover how this innovative model can revolutionise your school's wellbeing program, putting student voice, agency, and advocacy at the forefront. 		School Showcase: Design thinking in action
In this dynamic session, dedicated educators will spotlight the exciting ways their students are mastering Digital Technologies in the classroom, applying their skills to creatively tackle real-world challenges using design thinking approaches.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Preparing today’s students for the financial challenges of 2040
How do Australian educators build financial capability in their students today? What do young people need to prepare for the financial world ahead? Explore how tools like Banqer High can be used in a learning environment to introduce concepts like earning an income, creating a budget, building investments, Superannuation, and renting property. You’ll discover ways to easily integrate these tools into your school, drive class engagement and encourage student autonomy.
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM AI.... how will it impact at the educational coal face?
There are a lot of people "talking" about AI and its impact on education. In this talk we would like to deal with some of the practicality’s teachers will need to face in their schools, to benefit both themselves and their students in this new learning environment.
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners.
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools.
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Helping your teachers implement Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom
Join us for an interactive discussion where we will provide practical advice, strategies and tools for an effective implementation of First Nations cultures content in the classroom.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Digital Curation
Students' expectations have changed when it comes to information they need to assist with their studies and research. They now expect immediate and engaging experiences; anytime, anywhere, on any device, with minimal effort, i.e., one mouse click or screen touch away. Why? Because they receive a daily diet of; Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, TikTok, marketing messages, and information from numerous social media and streaming service platforms that match their profile.
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM Harness the Star Qualities of Your Staff: Move Your School from Good to Exceptional
Discover how St. Mary's School Charleville transformed its staff well-being and school culture with the Dare to Be Rockstar Program. Launched by Beyond the Classroom Australia in collaboration with Monash University, this innovative 6-month initiative has taken the school community by storm.
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - AI in the Classroom
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Leading Inclusive Education: Practical strategies for the primary school context
This workshop will provide a case study showcasing the practical strategies Radford College's Junior School implements to support all students. Beginning with an overview of the College's context, participants will learn how the school has developed processes to embed inclusive strategies to support students. 		Environmental Literacy: A blueprint for making the case at your school
All of our schools have great intentions and wonderful initiatives, but how do you get everyone on board? We will share our Sustainability Framework and our journey has enabled us to start and progress our initiatives. 		'Why would she do that?' The space between wellbeing, behaviour and educator responses.
This session will focus on how we can recognise student strengths in unexpected places and through involvement, participants will be provided with techniques to help them better understand themselves, their students and support more meaningful school connection. 		Panel: Effective Digital Technologies assessment
Join us in this panel discussion as we explore strategies for effective assessment in Digital Technologies that address the three types of assessment: ‘for’, ‘of’ and ‘as’ learning. We will look at ways to develop assessment tasks that enable students to demonstrate their understanding of key Digital Technologies concepts and skills, and provide opportunities for feedback to enhance their learning and explore how feedback can enhance learning.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Characteristics of a high-impact lesson with technology
Join us for a dynamic 30-minute journey as we dive into the transformative power of the SAMR Technology Framework! Discover innovative techniques to leverage technology to help students achieve exceptional learning outcomes. In this session, you will gain insight into our creative strategy for taking the next steps to transform teaching with technology.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering Students and Families to Reduce Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
In this inspiring session we will explore the transformative impact of empowering students to design and deliver Upstander training that combats bullying, discrimination, and harassment in schools.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_AI
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Complexity in the Classroom - Understanding and supporting neurodiversity through a new lens
Find a framework to understand better the complex neurodiversity that exists in every classroom. Tasked with educating students, teachers often find themselves also supporting multiple young people with ADHD, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, trauma and more! 		The Teacher's Optimal Relationship Approach (TORA): an evidence-based universal approach to mental health and wellbeing in primary schools
This session will showcase a multi-tier play therapy service provision in one school community inclusive of individual, group, and family mental health services, and additionally, TORA as a universal approach for all students and teachers. 		Q & A with Grok Academy
If you’ve ever had any burning questions about the Digital Technologies curriculum or the Digital Literacy capability, now is your chance to get an answer! Come along to this open Q&A session with educators from Grok Academy.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How to build a custom AI Tutor for your school
During this workshop you will get hands on with a ChatGPT powered chat bot that students are using to develop enquiry questions. Hear a step-by-step process and learn how you can create an Ai powered chat bot to deploy for your students. No code, no developers, little cost, unlimited potential.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Lightening the load for Educators to Support Diverse Learners
Essential Assessment's online platform provides robust student data that allows teachers to see what needs to be explicitly taught to the whole class, small target groups, and individual learners. Then, they design explicit teaching and learning cycles to reflect this information and, after a time of practice, use the EA formative assessment task of My Numeracy and My Literacy to measure the impact of teaching and learning.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Transforming Tomorrow: Eliminating food waste through education and innovative technology
The enrich360 Eco School’s program delivers an innovative solution to food waste in the classroom. This workshop dives into a hands on demonstration of the Eco 5 Schools Program’s learning goals, action plans and how to create a circular economy on school grounds or in the community.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Creating vs Consuming - what is paramount in the classroom?
In this session, Grant will lead delegates through an exploration of innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality. He will show you some amazing ways you can get your students' creative juices flowing and in turn develop their ICT capabilities.
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Nurturing Creativity in the Evolving Classroom: Fostering Innovation and Engagement
In an era where the conventional classroom is undergoing a transformation, this session delves into the dynamic interplay between creativity, education, and the classroom of the future. Lena Cirillo will explore the evolving landscape of education, focusing on its relevance to K-12 students, engagement for educators, and the practical application of creative pedagogies.
Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting.
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
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11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Staff Wellbeing: Practical Strategies and Tools
In this discussion we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
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Diverse Learners
AI in the Classroom
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Diverse Learners. Welcome - AI in the Classroom
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Diverse learning techniques for the diverse classroom
In this workshop, we'll explore (and actually do) some hands-on approaches, using low tech materials, to showcase techniques that make learning opportunities more accessible for ALL your learners. 		Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of talent and technology presents both opportunities and challenges for next-generation leaders. This interactive session aims to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to navigate the talent-tech equation and become catalysts for innovation.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Strengthening Social Emotional Learning in the Middle School Classroom
This presentation provides meaningful strategies to support student wellbeing, highlights the critical link between mindfulness and self-regulation, and discusses both prevention and intervention to strengthen social emotional learning. 		How does generative AI work and its implications for education
We will discuss how large language models like ChatGPT work, along with the strengths, limitations and impact of AI
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea - AI in the Classroom
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Diverse Learners
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Unlocking the future of education with AI
This session will discuss effective prompt engineering for curriculum planning, differentiation, marking and feedback. You'll learn about the latest AI tools along with their ability to be a game-changer in your learning community.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Living, Raising and Teaching on the Spectrum
So, you think you know Autism? This session looks beyond the narrow identifiers of being on the spectrum and explores the wide variety of Autistic traits common to people students with ASD. It explores the impact these traits have in and beyond the classroom.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Empowering Critical Thinkers: Unleashing GenAI for Ethical Exploration and Authentic Assessment – Insights from a School Teacher's Experience
Discover how GenAI, like ChatGPT, is enhancing educational practices by fostering critical thinking skills among students. In this session, we will discuss practical ways in which students have utilised GenAI tools to engage with complex topics and develop coherent arguments. This involvement not only enriches their learning experience but also prepares them to think critically and independently. We'll share insights from real classroom scenarios where GenAI has been instrumental in encouraging students to explore ideas and think deeply.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Unlocking the key to executive functioning – supporting students in the classroom and beyond
This session focuses on understanding the role executive functioning plays for all students and in particular those with additional learning challenges. Executive function along with self-regulation play a fundamental part in a child’s learning, school functioning and academic achievement.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM AI.... how will it impact at the educational coal face?
There are a lot of people "talking" about AI and its impact on education. In this talk we would like to deal with some of the practicality’s teachers will need to face in their schools, to benefit both themselves and their students in this new learning environment.
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - AI in the Classroom
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Leading Inclusive Education: Practical strategies for the primary school context
This workshop will provide a case study showcasing the practical strategies Radford College's Junior School implements to support all students. Beginning with an overview of the College's context, participants will learn how the school has developed processes to embed inclusive strategies to support students.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_AI
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Complexity in the Classroom - Understanding and supporting neurodiversity through a new lens
Find a framework to understand better the complex neurodiversity that exists in every classroom. Tasked with educating students, teachers often find themselves also supporting multiple young people with ADHD, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, trauma and more!
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How to build a custom AI Tutor for your school
During this workshop you will get hands on with a ChatGPT powered chat bot that students are using to develop enquiry questions. Hear a step-by-step process and learn how you can create an Ai powered chat bot to deploy for your students. No code, no developers, little cost, unlimited potential.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Sustainability in Schools
Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Sustainability in Schools. Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM A common language: Connected to Nature via Semiosis in in Primary Schools
Join us to discuss the importance of feeling connected to nature in driving sustainable behaviour and show how an understanding of the world of plants and animals through semiosis gives an appreciation of what we have in common with all of nature. 		Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy = student wellbeing = staff/parent wellbeing
Cognitive development shifts as children get older and this impacts on their capacity and competency to engage in their learning. Research suggests that there is a significant shift in cognitive development for students at or around 8 years of age. What if schools were to shift their pedagogical processes so that they aligned with these student developmental changes?
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School.
Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices. 		Cultivating Sustainable Growth for Successful Outcomes
Cultivating growth in challenging times can be difficult, but it is also a tremendous personal and professional development opportunity. Knowing how to support yourself, your staff and all other stakeholders during such transitions is imperative for successful outcomes.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools.
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM OzHarvest FEAST High School Program
The presentation will explore the importance of educating kids about food waste and the successes and challenges involved in developing & implementing FEAST as a classroom-based sustainable initiative and discuss positive results following from the program. 		Why emotions are central to learning
This interactive session delves into the significance of integrating SEL into the classroom (7-12) and equips educators with practical strategies to cultivate essential emotional skills in their students.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Real World Problems - Real World Solutions through Design and Technology.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will use free resources from the Crawford Fund to create a tailored program for students on food and fibre production using the design thinking process. The focus of the workshop will be Food Loss and Waste and Climate Smart Technologies and how design and technology play a pivotal role in food and nutrition security. 		Designing A Better Normal
Join prominent Australian educational leader Adriano Di Prato for an inspirational journey at 'Designing A Better Normal' as he unveils LCI Melbourne's groundbreaking Student Success Strategy framework. Discover how this innovative model can revolutionise your school's wellbeing program, putting student voice, agency, and advocacy at the forefront.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools.
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Environmental Literacy: A blueprint for making the case at your school
All of our schools have great intentions and wonderful initiatives, but how do you get everyone on board? We will share our Sustainability Framework and our journey has enabled us to start and progress our initiatives. 		'Why would she do that?' The space between wellbeing, behaviour and educator responses.
This session will focus on how we can recognise student strengths in unexpected places and through involvement, participants will be provided with techniques to help them better understand themselves, their students and support more meaningful school connection.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM The Teacher's Optimal Relationship Approach (TORA): an evidence-based universal approach to mental health and wellbeing in primary schools
This session will showcase a multi-tier play therapy service provision in one school community inclusive of individual, group, and family mental health services, and additionally, TORA as a universal approach for all students and teachers.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Classroom of the Future
Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Classroom of the Future. Welcome - Knowledge Centre.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM Transforming STEM Education: Equipping Classrooms for Tomorrow
In this session, we will introduce you to a groundbreaking approach to integrating STEM into your local classroom through Edminds School Program. 		Educational support for students (K-12) with a chronic Illness, using cystic fibrosis as a case study
We will address teacher understanding of chronic illness, supports available to teachers, examples of chronic illness you may come across, the impact of chronic illness on a student’s education, adapting the classroom for these students, communication, and adapting a ‘whole school’ approach.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Neuroscience of Learning
The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation. 		Teacher Wellbeing: Powering Student Success
In this workshop we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Redefining online learning for senior secondary students
We will discuss how to develop a signature pedagogy for the delivery of online learning, including the influence asynchronous learning has on synchronous live lessons. Supporting students' phases of development, quality assurance, authenticating student work and integrity, connections online - developing relationships, and well-being for an online school. 		Think Set Go Mindset Education
This session is designed to guide participants on strategies that can be taught to students to encourage a positive and self-determinant learning environment.
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Automated Essay Grading in Australian Schools
In this workshop we will discuss the history of Automated Essay Grading (AEG), the technology used, and its' performance. NAPLearn will be demonstrated live to see results in 5 seconds.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Cancelled session
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Preparing today’s students for the financial challenges of 2040
How do Australian educators build financial capability in their students today? What do young people need to prepare for the financial world ahead? Explore how tools like Banqer High can be used in a learning environment to introduce concepts like earning an income, creating a budget, building investments, Superannuation, and renting property. You’ll discover ways to easily integrate these tools into your school, drive class engagement and encourage student autonomy.
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Helping your teachers implement Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom
Join us for an interactive discussion where we will provide practical advice, strategies and tools for an effective implementation of First Nations cultures content in the classroom.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Digital Curation
Students' expectations have changed when it comes to information they need to assist with their studies and research. They now expect immediate and engaging experiences; anytime, anywhere, on any device, with minimal effort, i.e., one mouse click or screen touch away. Why? Because they receive a daily diet of; Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, TikTok, marketing messages, and information from numerous social media and streaming service platforms that match their profile.
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM Harness the Star Qualities of Your Staff: Move Your School from Good to Exceptional
Discover how St. Mary's School Charleville transformed its staff well-being and school culture with the Dare to Be Rockstar Program. Launched by Beyond the Classroom Australia in collaboration with Monash University, this innovative 6-month initiative has taken the school community by storm.
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Characteristics of a high-impact lesson with technology
Join us for a dynamic 30-minute journey as we dive into the transformative power of the SAMR Technology Framework! Discover innovative techniques to leverage technology to help students achieve exceptional learning outcomes. In this session, you will gain insight into our creative strategy for taking the next steps to transform teaching with technology.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering Students and Families to Reduce Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
In this inspiring session we will explore the transformative impact of empowering students to design and deliver Upstander training that combats bullying, discrimination, and harassment in schools.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Lightening the load for Educators to Support Diverse Learners
Essential Assessment's online platform provides robust student data that allows teachers to see what needs to be explicitly taught to the whole class, small target groups, and individual learners. Then, they design explicit teaching and learning cycles to reflect this information and, after a time of practice, use the EA formative assessment task of My Numeracy and My Literacy to measure the impact of teaching and learning.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Transforming Tomorrow: Eliminating food waste through education and innovative technology
The enrich360 Eco School’s program delivers an innovative solution to food waste in the classroom. This workshop dives into a hands on demonstration of the Eco 5 Schools Program’s learning goals, action plans and how to create a circular economy on school grounds or in the community.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Creating vs Consuming - what is paramount in the classroom?
In this session, Grant will lead delegates through an exploration of innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality. He will show you some amazing ways you can get your students' creative juices flowing and in turn develop their ICT capabilities.
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Nurturing Creativity in the Evolving Classroom: Fostering Innovation and Engagement
In an era where the conventional classroom is undergoing a transformation, this session delves into the dynamic interplay between creativity, education, and the classroom of the future. Lena Cirillo will explore the evolving landscape of education, focusing on its relevance to K-12 students, engagement for educators, and the practical application of creative pedagogies.

Grok Academy
Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grok: Understanding the Digital Technologies curriculum
Join Grok Academy in this session designed to help teachers understand the key features of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies v9 and how to implement it in their classrooms. The session will also evaluate how to address state-based variances in curriculum implementation.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting.
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Grok: Why is learning to code hard?
Learning to code can be a challenging process, especially for beginners. In this talk, Grok Academy will explore the concepts students need to comprehend before even attempting to write a basic 'Hello World' program. Join us for an eye-opening journey through the foundational concepts of programming and discover strategies to assist students in overcoming the challenges of learning to code.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Grok: Design thinking in Digital Technologies
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that encourages creativity, collaboration, and empathy. This session explores some ways to integrate design thinking into the Digital Technologies program, providing practical examples of how this approach can help students create better solutions.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Staff Wellbeing: Practical Strategies and Tools
In this discussion we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM School Showcase: Design thinking in action
In this dynamic session, dedicated educators will spotlight the exciting ways their students are mastering Digital Technologies in the classroom, applying their skills to creatively tackle real-world challenges using design thinking approaches.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Panel: Effective Digital Technologies assessment
Join us in this panel discussion as we explore strategies for effective assessment in Digital Technologies that address the three types of assessment: ‘for’, ‘of’ and ‘as’ learning. We will look at ways to develop assessment tasks that enable students to demonstrate their understanding of key Digital Technologies concepts and skills, and provide opportunities for feedback to enhance their learning and explore how feedback can enhance learning.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Q & A with Grok Academy
If you’ve ever had any burning questions about the Digital Technologies curriculum or the Digital Literacy capability, now is your chance to get an answer! Come along to this open Q&A session with educators from Grok Academy.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Diverse Learners
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Diverse Learners.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Diverse learning techniques for the diverse classroom
In this workshop, we'll explore (and actually do) some hands-on approaches, using low tech materials, to showcase techniques that make learning opportunities more accessible for ALL your learners.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Strengthening Social Emotional Learning in the Middle School Classroom
This presentation provides meaningful strategies to support student wellbeing, highlights the critical link between mindfulness and self-regulation, and discusses both prevention and intervention to strengthen social emotional learning.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Diverse Learners
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Living, Raising and Teaching on the Spectrum
So, you think you know Autism? This session looks beyond the narrow identifiers of being on the spectrum and explores the wide variety of Autistic traits common to people students with ASD. It explores the impact these traits have in and beyond the classroom.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Unlocking the key to executive functioning – supporting students in the classroom and beyond
This session focuses on understanding the role executive functioning plays for all students and in particular those with additional learning challenges. Executive function along with self-regulation play a fundamental part in a child’s learning, school functioning and academic achievement.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Diverse Learners.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Leading Inclusive Education: Practical strategies for the primary school context
This workshop will provide a case study showcasing the practical strategies Radford College's Junior School implements to support all students. Beginning with an overview of the College's context, participants will learn how the school has developed processes to embed inclusive strategies to support students.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Complexity in the Classroom - Understanding and supporting neurodiversity through a new lens
Find a framework to understand better the complex neurodiversity that exists in every classroom. Tasked with educating students, teachers often find themselves also supporting multiple young people with ADHD, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, trauma and more!
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

AI in the Classroom
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - AI in the Classroom
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Mastering the Talent-Tech Equation: Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of talent and technology presents both opportunities and challenges for next-generation leaders. This interactive session aims to equip participants with the skills and strategies necessary to navigate the talent-tech equation and become catalysts for innovation.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
How does generative AI work and its implications for education
We will discuss how large language models like ChatGPT work, along with the strengths, limitations and impact of AI
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Morning Tea - AI in the Classroom
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM Unlocking the future of education with AI
This session will discuss effective prompt engineering for curriculum planning, differentiation, marking and feedback. You'll learn about the latest AI tools along with their ability to be a game-changer in your learning community.
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM Empowering Critical Thinkers: Unleashing GenAI for Ethical Exploration and Authentic Assessment – Insights from a School Teacher's Experience
Discover how GenAI, like ChatGPT, is enhancing educational practices by fostering critical thinking skills among students. In this session, we will discuss practical ways in which students have utilised GenAI tools to engage with complex topics and develop coherent arguments. This involvement not only enriches their learning experience but also prepares them to think critically and independently. We'll share insights from real classroom scenarios where GenAI has been instrumental in encouraging students to explore ideas and think deeply.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM AI.... how will it impact at the educational coal face?
There are a lot of people "talking" about AI and its impact on education. In this talk we would like to deal with some of the practicality’s teachers will need to face in their schools, to benefit both themselves and their students in this new learning environment.
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch - AI in the Classroom
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Discussion_AI
Share ideas from the morning sessions and collaborate on real-life examples that are working in your classroom.
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM How to build a custom AI Tutor for your school
During this workshop you will get hands on with a ChatGPT powered chat bot that students are using to develop enquiry questions. Hear a step-by-step process and learn how you can create an Ai powered chat bot to deploy for your students. No code, no developers, little cost, unlimited potential.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Sustainability in Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Sustainability in Schools.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM A common language: Connected to Nature via Semiosis in in Primary Schools
Join us to discuss the importance of feeling connected to nature in driving sustainable behaviour and show how an understanding of the world of plants and animals through semiosis gives an appreciation of what we have in common with all of nature.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School.
Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Sustainability in Schools.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM OzHarvest FEAST High School Program
The presentation will explore the importance of educating kids about food waste and the successes and challenges involved in developing & implementing FEAST as a classroom-based sustainable initiative and discuss positive results following from the program.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Real World Problems - Real World Solutions through Design and Technology.
In this hands-on workshop, educators will use free resources from the Crawford Fund to create a tailored program for students on food and fibre production using the design thinking process. The focus of the workshop will be Food Loss and Waste and Climate Smart Technologies and how design and technology play a pivotal role in food and nutrition security.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Sustainability in Schools.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Environmental Literacy: A blueprint for making the case at your school
All of our schools have great intentions and wonderful initiatives, but how do you get everyone on board? We will share our Sustainability Framework and our journey has enabled us to start and progress our initiatives.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM Developmentally Appropriate Pedagogy = student wellbeing = staff/parent wellbeing
Cognitive development shifts as children get older and this impacts on their capacity and competency to engage in their learning. Research suggests that there is a significant shift in cognitive development for students at or around 8 years of age. What if schools were to shift their pedagogical processes so that they aligned with these student developmental changes?
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Cultivating Sustainable Growth for Successful Outcomes
Cultivating growth in challenging times can be difficult, but it is also a tremendous personal and professional development opportunity. Knowing how to support yourself, your staff and all other stakeholders during such transitions is imperative for successful outcomes.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Tea - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Why emotions are central to learning
This interactive session delves into the significance of integrating SEL into the classroom (7-12) and equips educators with practical strategies to cultivate essential emotional skills in their students.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM Designing A Better Normal
Join prominent Australian educational leader Adriano Di Prato for an inspirational journey at 'Designing A Better Normal' as he unveils LCI Melbourne's groundbreaking Student Success Strategy framework. Discover how this innovative model can revolutionise your school's wellbeing program, putting student voice, agency, and advocacy at the forefront.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
Lunch - Wellbeing For Future Focused Schools.
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM 'Why would she do that?' The space between wellbeing, behaviour and educator responses.
This session will focus on how we can recognise student strengths in unexpected places and through involvement, participants will be provided with techniques to help them better understand themselves, their students and support more meaningful school connection.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM The Teacher's Optimal Relationship Approach (TORA): an evidence-based universal approach to mental health and wellbeing in primary schools
This session will showcase a multi-tier play therapy service provision in one school community inclusive of individual, group, and family mental health services, and additionally, TORA as a universal approach for all students and teachers.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Classroom of the Future
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Classroom of the Future.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM Transforming STEM Education: Equipping Classrooms for Tomorrow
In this session, we will introduce you to a groundbreaking approach to integrating STEM into your local classroom through Edminds School Program.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Neuroscience of Learning
The focus will be on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. The workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Redefining online learning for senior secondary students
We will discuss how to develop a signature pedagogy for the delivery of online learning, including the influence asynchronous learning has on synchronous live lessons. Supporting students' phases of development, quality assurance, authenticating student work and integrity, connections online - developing relationships, and well-being for an online school.
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Automated Essay Grading in Australian Schools
In this workshop we will discuss the history of Automated Essay Grading (AEG), the technology used, and its' performance. NAPLearn will be demonstrated live to see results in 5 seconds.
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Preparing today’s students for the financial challenges of 2040
How do Australian educators build financial capability in their students today? What do young people need to prepare for the financial world ahead? Explore how tools like Banqer High can be used in a learning environment to introduce concepts like earning an income, creating a budget, building investments, Superannuation, and renting property. You’ll discover ways to easily integrate these tools into your school, drive class engagement and encourage student autonomy.
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Digital Curation
Students' expectations have changed when it comes to information they need to assist with their studies and research. They now expect immediate and engaging experiences; anytime, anywhere, on any device, with minimal effort, i.e., one mouse click or screen touch away. Why? Because they receive a daily diet of; Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, TikTok, marketing messages, and information from numerous social media and streaming service platforms that match their profile.
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Characteristics of a high-impact lesson with technology
Join us for a dynamic 30-minute journey as we dive into the transformative power of the SAMR Technology Framework! Discover innovative techniques to leverage technology to help students achieve exceptional learning outcomes. In this session, you will gain insight into our creative strategy for taking the next steps to transform teaching with technology.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Transforming Tomorrow: Eliminating food waste through education and innovative technology
The enrich360 Eco School’s program delivers an innovative solution to food waste in the classroom. This workshop dives into a hands on demonstration of the Eco 5 Schools Program’s learning goals, action plans and how to create a circular economy on school grounds or in the community.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM Nurturing Creativity in the Evolving Classroom: Fostering Innovation and Engagement
In an era where the conventional classroom is undergoing a transformation, this session delves into the dynamic interplay between creativity, education, and the classroom of the future. Lena Cirillo will explore the evolving landscape of education, focusing on its relevance to K-12 students, engagement for educators, and the practical application of creative pedagogies.

Knowledge Centre
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM Welcome - Knowledge Centre.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM Educational support for students (K-12) with a chronic Illness, using cystic fibrosis as a case study
We will address teacher understanding of chronic illness, supports available to teachers, examples of chronic illness you may come across, the impact of chronic illness on a student’s education, adapting the classroom for these students, communication, and adapting a ‘whole school’ approach.
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Teacher Wellbeing: Powering Student Success
In this workshop we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Think Set Go Mindset Education
This session is designed to guide participants on strategies that can be taught to students to encourage a positive and self-determinant learning environment.
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Cancelled session
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM Helping your teachers implement Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom
Join us for an interactive discussion where we will provide practical advice, strategies and tools for an effective implementation of First Nations cultures content in the classroom.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM Harness the Star Qualities of Your Staff: Move Your School from Good to Exceptional
Discover how St. Mary's School Charleville transformed its staff well-being and school culture with the Dare to Be Rockstar Program. Launched by Beyond the Classroom Australia in collaboration with Monash University, this innovative 6-month initiative has taken the school community by storm.
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering Students and Families to Reduce Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
In this inspiring session we will explore the transformative impact of empowering students to design and deliver Upstander training that combats bullying, discrimination, and harassment in schools.
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM Lightening the load for Educators to Support Diverse Learners
Essential Assessment's online platform provides robust student data that allows teachers to see what needs to be explicitly taught to the whole class, small target groups, and individual learners. Then, they design explicit teaching and learning cycles to reflect this information and, after a time of practice, use the EA formative assessment task of My Numeracy and My Literacy to measure the impact of teaching and learning.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Creating vs Consuming - what is paramount in the classroom?
In this session, Grant will lead delegates through an exploration of innovative technologies such as Augmented Reality. He will show you some amazing ways you can get your students' creative juices flowing and in turn develop their ICT capabilities.
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Grok Academy
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grok: Understanding the Digital Technologies curriculum
Join Grok Academy in this session designed to help teachers understand the key features of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies v9 and how to implement it in their classrooms. The session will also evaluate how to address state-based variances in curriculum implementation.
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
Grok: Why is learning to code hard?
Learning to code can be a challenging process, especially for beginners. In this talk, Grok Academy will explore the concepts students need to comprehend before even attempting to write a basic 'Hello World' program. Join us for an eye-opening journey through the foundational concepts of programming and discover strategies to assist students in overcoming the challenges of learning to code.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Grok: Design thinking in Digital Technologies
Design thinking is a problem-solving approach that encourages creativity, collaboration, and empathy. This session explores some ways to integrate design thinking into the Digital Technologies program, providing practical examples of how this approach can help students create better solutions.
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM School Showcase: Design thinking in action
In this dynamic session, dedicated educators will spotlight the exciting ways their students are mastering Digital Technologies in the classroom, applying their skills to creatively tackle real-world challenges using design thinking approaches.
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
12:25 PM - 1:10 PM
12:25 PM - 1:25 PM
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM Panel: Effective Digital Technologies assessment
Join us in this panel discussion as we explore strategies for effective assessment in Digital Technologies that address the three types of assessment: ‘for’, ‘of’ and ‘as’ learning. We will look at ways to develop assessment tasks that enable students to demonstrate their understanding of key Digital Technologies concepts and skills, and provide opportunities for feedback to enhance their learning and explore how feedback can enhance learning.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
2:10 PM - 3:00 PM Q & A with Grok Academy
If you’ve ever had any burning questions about the Digital Technologies curriculum or the Digital Literacy capability, now is your chance to get an answer! Come along to this open Q&A session with educators from Grok Academy.
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM

Workshop Hub
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM Children, Young People and grief – in the education setting.
Change and loss are an inevitable part of life, but some changes can be very challenging (loss of a pet, death of someone they love, parental separation, moving house and school, family illness, to name a few). Children and young people can react in different ways and often we are unsure of how best to respond. This discussion explores these concepts and ways to support young people learn about and attend to their grief within the education setting.
9:50 AM - 10:30 AM Embedding Sustainability: ResourceSmart Schools Program in a Small School
Newham Primary School has been a ResourceSmart School for ten years and has achieved 5-star accreditation twice during this time. The school has saved a total of $44,924 across all resources since our baseline in 2014 and planted over 1000 trees on-campus and 300 off-campus. In this session, Newham Primary School will share how the ResourceSmart Schools program has provided a framework for the school to prioritise sustainability principles. We will take a look at how sustainability is explicitly taught as a specialist subject and also integrated into other curriculum areas with whole school planning. We will also explore the role local partnerships have played in providing students with mentoring, support and the opportunity to work on external biodiversity enhancing projects. Through an outdoor education hands-on approach, building knowledge and skill capacity of students through curriculum, and accessing various grants, a small school can achieve significant outcomes in environmental stewardship, resource efficiency and sustainable practices.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM Staff Wellbeing: Practical Strategies and Tools
In this discussion we will share practical tips and strategies for teachers to understand their own feelings, identify their own triggers and responses and find better ways to handle tough situations. By learning about ourselves first, we can be better at helping our students to know themselves and supporting their wellbeing.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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