DET Learning and Teaching Branch in partnership with Bastow Institute of Educational Leadership are presenting a series of free screenings of the feature length edu-documentary Most Likely to Succeed at regional locations in August.

This inspirational film explores the possibilities of education when we provide opportunities for students to have strong agency over their learning.

Most Likely to Succeed looks at how one school has adopted a fresh approach to educating their students with great results. It also delves into the possibilities of how learning environments, building on passion and expertise, giving students a voice, and leveraging partnerships with parents and school community, can have a positive impact on student learning.

This award winning film reaffirms some of the great things we are doing in schools, and raises questions about what else can be done to provide our students with the best education.

Following the film there will be a panel discussion featuring school principals, education system leaders, students and industry leaders.

When Wednesday 15th August, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: St Joseph’s College, 154 Twelfth St, Mildura
Register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/most-likely-to-succeed-mildura-tickets-26795277396

When Wednesday 17th August, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Swan Hill Town Hall Auditorium, 53 McCallum Street, Swan Hill
Register   https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/most-likely-to-succeed-film-screening-swan-hill-tickets-26477352474?aff=es2

When: Thursday 18th August, 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Plenty Ranges Arts & Convention Centre, 35 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang
Register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/most-likely-to-succeed-film-screening-south-morang-tickets-26557464090?aff=es2

When: Wednesday 31st August, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Lilydale Heights College – 17 Nelson Road, Lilydale
Register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/most-likely-to-succeed-film-screening-lilydale-tickets-26672214311?aff=es2

Please note: This film contains one word of profanity, so it not suitable for primary school aged children.

Bastow is offering two exciting twilight seminars for all education professionals from government and non-government schools and early childhood sector.

• Future Ready Leadership (presented by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach) – Wed 10^th Aug, 5pm – 6pm
• From Old school to bold school (presented by Will Richardson)- Thurs 18^th Aug, 5pm – 6:30pm

Presented by leading academics, innovative thinkers and expert practitioners, these professional development events are a great opportunity for education professionals to collaborate, share knowledge, network and survey the latest research.  Participation via video conferencing is available.

Twilight seminar: Future Ready Leadership (presented by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach)

Wed 10th Aug 2016, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Bastow Institute, North Melbourne

Future Ready leaders know how to navigate the multifaceted challenges behind designing, planning, and implementation of a vision toward reimagining the role of technology in education.

As the people of the world are becoming increasingly connected, the nature, use, ownership, and purpose of knowledge are changing in profound ways. Our goal as educational leaders is to leverage these connections and changes as powerful means to improve teaching and learning in our schools.

In this twilight seminar Sheryl will unpack the four domains that all Future Ready leaders need in today’s learning landscape:

• collaborative leadership
• personalised student learning
• robust infrastructure
• personalised professional learning.

This seminar will be presented by Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach.

Cost: $35

More information

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Twilight seminar: From Old School to Bold School (presented by Will Richardson)

Thurs 18th Aug 2016, 5:00pm – 6:30pm, Bastow Institute, North Melbourne

Schools around the world are beginning the shift to modern ways of thinking about learning in globally connected classrooms. As traditional structures fade in their effectiveness and relevance, a different approach to classroom practice is emerging, one built on deeply held beliefs about learning as seen through the powerful new contexts on technology, work, literacy, and global changes. Doing school “better” is no longer enough. Now, we are doing school fundamentally differently.

Based on decades of observation and research, international guest speaker Will Richardson will discuss a framework for change that is now being employed to fundamentally reframe both vision and practice to more fully meet the needs of contemporary learners.

This seminar will be presented by Will Richardson.

Cost: $35

More information

Book now

Here are some practical ideas for teachers and students at Foundation level (Prep)  to use digital technologies in learning and teaching. Linked to all areas of the Victorian Curriculum (VC) it is a handy resource to have when planning, and includes a number of activities extending to VC Level 2.

The Convergence Science Network (@ConverSci) & John Monash Science School (@JohnMonash) are excited to launch the Scientific Convergence and Innovation in Schools Cluster (SCISC) on Thursday 26th of May with the first of six interactive web conferences for 2016. These conferences will be of interest to secondary school students and teachers studying STEM subjects.

Inspire – STEM Stories

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Thursday May 26, 2016

REGISTER via Eventbrite

Dr Harris Eyre MBBS (Hons.), Fulbright (UCLA; ’14)

Harris Eyre is a medical doctor with interest in neuroscience entrepreneurship. He is currently a Fellow in Medical Management at Melbourne Health, and Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of CNSDose (@cnsdose), a depression technology start-up. Harris has recently returned from his Fulbright Scholarship at UCLA.

Harris Eyre’s keynote presentation will begin with an introduction to the concept of ‘Convergence Science’ and why it is critical to future innovation. Harris will tell his story of how he became a medical doctor, research scientist and entrepreneur. His presentation aims to illustrate the need for convergence science and encourage students to study STEM subjects today and in the years ahead.

Conference attendees will be invited to ask Harris questions via the virtual classroom environment.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Get involved, be intrigued and inspired by technology during Education Week from 15-21 May 2016.

Celebrate technology during Education Week and get your staff, students and local community involved in some of these fun-filled activities. Participation can be as simple as a coding with iPads to the design and production of games, animations and live-action films. For more activities from our partner organisations see Calendar for Free Activities​.

This year’s technology theme will see hundreds of schools and early years services participate in the week, from 15-21 May 2016, through open days, exhibitions, themed class activities and other special events.

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The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner is working with education departments and the Independent and Catholic education sectors across Australia to offer a range of Virtual Classrooms. Using the latest developments in online shared learning, Virtual Classrooms allow an Outreach trainer to reach many schools, even in remote areas.

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Lauriston Girls’ School is once again holding its fablearn conference in 2016. The conference will run over two days, and includes workshops, an educator panel and keynotes from industry leaders. Click here to view the conference program.

Take Advantage of the Regional Offer

Thanks to a funding grant from Boeing Australia, Lauriston is able to offer a number of FabLearn Bursaries. This means that teachers from rural or remote schools across Victoria can come free of charge and, in some smaller schools, Lauriston will also pay the cost for a casual relief teacher replacement on the Friday (20 May).

How To Apply

To secure one of these free places for yourself, simply send a letter explaining how you fit the following criteria:

1. Work in a rural or remote school in Victoria
2. Have an interest in embedding innovative STEAM activities in the classroom
3. Have an interest in design, technology and making

Send your completed letter to Nick Thornton, Director of The Lauriston Institute thorntonni@lauriston.vic.edu.au or call 03 9864 7611