WA Education Summit 2023 - Explore the Latest Innovations in Education

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr Catriona Wallace

Founder - Responsible Metaverse Alliance

Dr Catriona Wallace is an Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse specialist. Catriona has been recognised by AFR as the most influential woman in business and entrepreneurship, and by Onalytica as one of the top speakers on both Ethical AI and the Metaverse, internationally.

Catriona co-authored the book Checkmate Humanity: the how and why of Responsible AI. An expert in Digital Transformation, Catriona is well spoken and researched in the areas of Cyber Security (working closely with Governments and businesses on its impact and preventions), the Future of Work, Employment, Ethics and Diversity.

Dr Wallace is an Adjunct Professor, Founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance and Co-Chairs Richard Branson’s B Team AI Coalition and sits on the Australian Federal Government's AI Action Initiative team. Dr Catriona Wallace will be appearing on the 2023 season of Shark Tank Australia as one of the Sharks (however regards herself as more of a Dolphin!) She is also a human rights activist and mother of five.

"One of the best presentations that I have seen. Dr Wallace used audience participation and her own personal story as a woman to highlight the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry." -UNSW Business School and Director, AGSM UNSW Business School
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Time	Leadership and Governance	IT Management	Teaching and Learning
8.00am	Open for Registration
8:30-8:40	Welcome to Country
8.40– 8.45	Opening Address by Trent Ray
8.50-9.50 (60 mins)	Opening Keynote AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real? The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI changed the world forever. Artificial intelligence is finally at a stage of maturity where it will become invasive, especially in the lives and learning of children. And just as we are wrestling with ethical quandaries about whether AI should be used in schools, we also have the arrival of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the metaverse. But are any of these technologies and the virtual worlds they bring with them real? Dr Catriona Wallace, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Adjunct Professor and an expert in Responsible AI, says the answer is yes! They are very real and very much here to stay and coming at a rapid rate. In this keynote presentation, Dr Wallace will discuss how AI, ChatGPT and metaverse related technologies will become essential tools in classrooms. Dr Wallace will have an interactive discussion with the audience about how these controversial technologies may be used for the betterment of students and teachers and how to become AI and metaverse ready. Dr. Catriona Wallace
10.10-10.50 (40 mins)	Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation Young people today are growing up in a world unlike that experienced by any other generation that has come before. Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools. Join fellow Gen Z and 23-year-old entrepreneur, educator and chief troublemaker Scott Millar as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work. This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce. Scott Millar
10.50-11.10 (20 mins)	Morning Tea
11.10-11.50 (40 mins)	Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College – The Future Is Yours The incredible rate of change in recent years has made it harder than ever to clearly picture the world students will encounter beyond their school journey. Methodist Ladies’ College has embraced this as an opportunity to empower their students to not just adapt to the future, but to actively shape it for themselves. Through immersion in real-world, relevant, and impactful challenges, collaboration with experts from further education and industry, and engagement with cutting edge technology, MLC students are equipped with the self-knowledge, empathy, skills, and confidence to find opportunities in change, and to not only develop creative solutions, but to make them a reality. This presentation will explore MLC’s approach to innovation, showcase real-learning experiences, and highlight the benefits for students as learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Robert Dodds	Lead the AI era with the Microsoft Cloud This presentation covers AI in the Modern Work products (Office, Teams, etc), Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Security, and GitHub Michael Richards	The Potential of AI in Our Everyday Classrooms As AI continues to revolutionise education, this presentation will explore its possibilities in our teaching and learning at a classroom level. We will explore how AI can alleviate a teachers’ demanding cognitive load, offering support for administrative tasks, assessment, and everything in between. We will unpack opportunities for AI tools to support diverse learning needs and promote seamless integration across the curriculum. Be inspired with ways to foster the creativity of your students, including ideas to engage reluctant learners. Reflect on the importance of promoting critical thinking skills and nurturing discernment as students navigate the dynamic world of AI. During this presentation, you will have the opportunity to: Identify contextual possibilities for AI in your own teaching and learning. Explore a range of free AI tools that can be incorporated into your educational practices. Together, let’s unlock and embrace the potential of AI, redefining the future of teaching and learning. Kate Thomas (20 mins) Harnessing the Power of AI in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Microsoft Tools and a Growth Mindset Participants will explore the undeniable reality that AI is already a significant part of our lives and learn how it can be effectively integrated into classrooms. The session will specifically focus on Microsoft's suite of AI tools, showcasing their potential to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of fostering a growth mindset when leveraging AI in education. Throughout the session, attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on exploration and experimentation with innovative classroom ideas that leverage Microsoft's AI tools. By actively engaging with these tools, participants will gain confidence in their ability to effectively integrate AI into their classrooms, empowering them to create dynamic learning environments that prepare students for the AI-driven future. Peggy Fitzgerald & Kylie Kingdon (20 mins)
11.55 – 12.35 (40 mins)	Building Trust and Connection: Pastoral Leadership in a Technology Landscape As a pastoral and technology leader, Shane will discuss the importance of building trust and fostering genuine connections in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. By breaking technology down, leaders are able to truly understand the challenges that users will face. This understanding allows them to create a supportive culture that promotes growth and innovation, whilst displaying empathy. Shane Parnell	Speed Sessions How Technology is Supporting the Next Generation of Healthy Classrooms In recent years, schools have focused on acquiring technology that not only makes classrooms more engaging but safer as well. Government funding has followed suit with several health initiatives in the public and private sector. Studies have shown that inadequate airflow can cause a decrease in attention, not to mention higher levels of pollutants and CO2. Along with air quality, educators have considered how to reduce the negative impact of blue light emitting from displays, as well as learning how to stay safe when managing shared devices physically. In this speed session, you’ll see how new and emerging technologies from BenQ are supporting healthy learning spaces, focusing on the 3 key areas of concern: air quality, surface germs and eye care. Jonathan Lee From Pencils to Pixels – Unleashing Efficiency with Paperly We’ve all experienced the frustrations with manual workflows with pen and paper and inefficient processes in schools. Outdated approaches hinder productivity and distract from the things which truly matter. With Paperly, we can unleash efficiency and transform the way schools operate. Founder Dan Dawson will share his frustrations working in schools, and highlight Paperly’s power in automation through its modules. Paperly simplifies administrative tasks, enrolment, calendars, and more on a single platform. Join the journey 'From Pencils to Pixels' with Paperly for streamlined processes And if you’re not convinced, Paperly will deliver a box of donuts to your school for morning tea! Daniel Dawson Level up student e-safety by unleashing the potential of your school's firewall. We all recognise the importance of firewalls and web filters in shielding students from harmful content, but they fall short when it comes to identifying signs of self-harm, suicide, extremism, cyberbullying, and other concerning behaviours. Excessive blocking can also inadvertently hinder learning and lead students to seek out questionable VPNs, introducing security vulnerabilities. In this 10-minute lightning talk, Scott Glew, co-founder of Fastvue, will explore the capabilities and limitations of modern firewalls in delivering visibility into e-safety issues such as accessing and sharing alarming content, concerning web searches, social media, cyberbullying, and cheating with AI. Scott will also highlight the implications of features such as deep packet inspection and provide simple tips to reduce false positives and administrative workloads, all with the aim of creating a safer online environment for everyone. Scott Glew	Microsoft session continues (40 mins)
12.40 - 1.20 (40 mins)	Workshop: Shifting Paradigms Amid Educational Evolution In this rapidly changing era, AI is not just revolutionising industries—it's set to drastically transform our education system. AI has already begun to disrupt education, and this transformation is only set to accelerate. To successfully navigate current and future challenges, we need a paradigm shift: a whole new way of thinking about education in the context of AI. In this workshop, we will delve into the optimisation of educational practice and the reconceptualisation of learning and assessment. This is not just a glimpse into the future of education—it's a call to action for all educational stakeholders to champion change, foster innovation, and work collaboratively to build a resilient and adaptable educational ecosystem in the age of AI. Simon Fittock & Zina Cordery	Leveraging AI for a simpler, smarter network. Alex Aberle-Leeming and Fletcher Joyce will explore how Cisco Meraki leverages the power of AI to simplify, secure, and assure the performance of your network across wired, wireless , CCTV, and IoT. Alex Aberle-Leeming & Fletcher Joyce	Beyond consumption: ClassVR to inspire, investigate, create and share. Learn how to empower your students to become active and engaged constructors of their own learning through ClassVR. Maximise ClassVR’s portal to curate and manage virtual reality experiences for many students simultaneously. From guided exploration to interactions with student-created worlds, investigate how ClassVR can promote personalisation and deeper learning in your classroom. During this hands-on session, you will: · be exposed to a range of examples of successful lesson applications, · see how ClassVR can be used across age levels and learning areas, · discover how to integrate creation apps for sharing e.g. CoSpaces, Thinglink, photo and video editing software, · discuss connections to Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and ISTE Student Standards. Kelly Curran & Shirley McKibben
1.20- 2.10pm (50 mins)	Lunch and Networking
2.10- 2.50pm (40 mins)	What does it mean to Embrace AI?: A Christ Church Grammar School case study. Educational literature abounds with ideas and strategies on what schools could be doing to embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. However, what is actually happening? What real changes have been made to policy, professional learning, planning, teaching, assessment and structures to allow for the existence of this transformative technology in schools? In this session, Jean-Paul will share examples from Christ Church Grammar School as they seek to embrace AI as an essential tool for modern productivity. Specifically, Jean-Paul will discuss the thinking behind the examples, change management and implementation processes as well as the lessons learned along the way. Jean-Paul Papineau	Building a cyber security team with virtual staff; how ‘Security Sarah’ has enabled our success With Cyber Attacks increasing by over 35% every year, Lee and the team are currently using innovative technologies to engage the CEWA community and foster the cyber culture; we are all responsible for cybersecurity. Lee Swift	Professional Learning with Apple Technology is everywhere. In fact, more technology is in the hands of people young and old, all around the world, than ever before. How can we, as an education community help the next generation develop the skills they need to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow? In this session we’ll unpack this question as we explore the different resources available, such as Apple Learning Coach, to support teachers and to further your professional learning journey with Apple, and make the most of the opportunity of technology. Stephen Corcoran
2.55 – 3.35pm (40 mins)	Closing Keynote Education in the Age of Technology, Making it Real A typical day in 2035 as a student, teacher, or partner, but with the added benefits of AI technology. Lee Hickin
3.40pm	Closing remarks, prizes and networking drinks

Time

Leadership and Governance

IT Management

Teaching and Learning

8.00am

Open for Registration

8:30-8:40

Welcome to Country

8.40– 8.45

Opening Address by
Trent Ray

8.50-9.50
(60 mins)

Opening Keynote

AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real?

The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI changed the world forever. Artificial intelligence is finally at a stage of maturity where it will become invasive, especially in the lives and learning of children. And just as we are wrestling with ethical quandaries about whether AI should be used in schools, we also have the arrival of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the metaverse. But are any of these technologies and the virtual worlds they bring with them real?
Dr Catriona Wallace, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Adjunct Professor and an expert in Responsible AI, says the answer is yes! They are very real and very much here to stay and coming at a rapid rate.
In this keynote presentation, Dr Wallace will discuss how AI, ChatGPT and metaverse related technologies will become essential tools in classrooms. Dr Wallace will have an interactive discussion with the audience about how these controversial technologies may be used for the betterment of students and teachers and how to become AI and metaverse ready.

Dr. Catriona Wallace

10.10-10.50

(40 mins)

Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation

Young people today are growing up in a world unlike that experienced by any other generation that has come before. Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools.

Join fellow Gen Z and 23-year-old entrepreneur, educator and chief troublemaker Scott Millar as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work.

This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce.

Scott Millar

10.50-11.10

(20 mins)

Morning Tea

11.10-11.50

(40 mins)

Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College – The Future Is Yours

The incredible rate of change in recent years has made it harder than ever to clearly picture the world students will encounter beyond their school journey. Methodist Ladies’ College has embraced this as an opportunity to empower their students to not just adapt to the future, but to actively shape it for themselves.
Through immersion in real-world, relevant, and impactful challenges, collaboration with experts from further education and industry, and engagement with cutting edge technology, MLC students are equipped with the self-knowledge, empathy, skills, and confidence to find opportunities in change, and to not only develop creative solutions, but to make them a reality.
This presentation will explore MLC’s approach to innovation, showcase real-learning experiences, and highlight the benefits for students as learners and the leaders of tomorrow.

Robert Dodds

Lead the AI era with the Microsoft Cloud

This presentation covers AI in the Modern Work products (Office, Teams, etc), Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Security, and GitHub

Michael Richards

The Potential of AI in Our Everyday Classrooms

As AI continues to revolutionise education, this presentation will explore its possibilities in our teaching and learning at a classroom level.
We will explore how AI can alleviate a teachers’ demanding cognitive load, offering support for administrative tasks, assessment, and everything in between. We will unpack opportunities for AI tools to support diverse learning needs and promote seamless integration across the curriculum.
Be inspired with ways to foster the creativity of your students, including ideas to engage reluctant learners. Reflect on the importance of promoting critical thinking skills and nurturing discernment as students navigate the dynamic world of AI.
During this presentation, you will have the opportunity to:

Identify contextual possibilities for AI in your own teaching and learning.
Explore a range of free AI tools that can be incorporated into your educational practices.

Together, let’s unlock and embrace the potential of AI, redefining the future of teaching and learning.

Kate Thomas

(20 mins)

Harnessing the Power of AI in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Microsoft Tools and a Growth Mindset

Participants will explore the undeniable reality that AI is already a significant part of our lives and learn how it can be effectively integrated into classrooms. The session will specifically focus on Microsoft's suite of AI tools, showcasing their potential to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of fostering a growth mindset when leveraging AI in education. Throughout the session, attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on exploration and experimentation with innovative classroom ideas that leverage Microsoft's AI tools. By actively engaging with these tools, participants will gain confidence in their ability to effectively integrate AI into their classrooms, empowering them to create dynamic learning environments that prepare students for the AI-driven future.

Peggy Fitzgerald & Kylie Kingdon
(20 mins)

11.55 – 12.35

(40 mins)

Building Trust and Connection: Pastoral Leadership in a Technology Landscape

As a pastoral and technology leader, Shane will discuss the importance of building trust and fostering genuine connections in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. By breaking technology down, leaders are able to truly understand the challenges that users will face. This understanding allows them to create a supportive culture that promotes growth and innovation, whilst displaying empathy.

Shane Parnell

Speed Sessions

How Technology is Supporting the Next Generation of Healthy Classrooms

In recent years, schools have focused on acquiring technology that not only makes classrooms more engaging but safer as well. Government funding has followed suit with several health initiatives in the public and private sector.

Studies have shown that inadequate airflow can cause a decrease in attention, not to mention higher levels of pollutants and CO2. Along with air quality, educators have considered how to reduce the negative impact of blue light emitting from displays, as well as learning how to stay safe when managing shared devices physically.

In this speed session, you’ll see how new and emerging technologies from BenQ are supporting healthy learning spaces, focusing on the 3 key areas of concern: air quality, surface germs and eye care.

Jonathan Lee

From Pencils to Pixels – Unleashing Efficiency with Paperly

We’ve all experienced the frustrations with manual workflows with pen and paper and inefficient processes in schools. Outdated approaches hinder productivity and distract from the things which truly matter. With Paperly, we can unleash efficiency and transform the way schools operate.

Founder Dan Dawson will share his frustrations working in schools, and highlight Paperly’s power in automation through its modules. Paperly simplifies administrative tasks, enrolment, calendars, and more on a single platform. Join the journey 'From Pencils to Pixels' with Paperly for streamlined processes And if you’re not convinced, Paperly will deliver a box of donuts to your school for morning tea!

Daniel Dawson

Level up student e-safety by unleashing the potential of your school's firewall.

We all recognise the importance of firewalls and web filters in shielding students from harmful content, but they fall short when it comes to identifying signs of self-harm, suicide, extremism, cyberbullying, and other concerning behaviours. Excessive blocking can also inadvertently hinder learning and lead students to seek out questionable VPNs, introducing security vulnerabilities.

In this 10-minute lightning talk, Scott Glew, co-founder of Fastvue, will explore the capabilities and limitations of modern firewalls in delivering visibility into e-safety issues such as accessing and sharing alarming content, concerning web searches, social media, cyberbullying, and cheating with AI.

Scott will also highlight the implications of features such as deep packet inspection and provide simple tips to reduce false positives and administrative workloads, all with the aim of creating a safer online environment for everyone.

Scott Glew

Microsoft session

continues
(40 mins)

12.40 - 1.20

(40 mins)

Workshop: Shifting Paradigms Amid Educational Evolution

In this rapidly changing era, AI is not just revolutionising industries—it's set to drastically transform our education system. AI has already begun to disrupt education, and this transformation is only set to accelerate. To successfully navigate current and future challenges, we need a paradigm shift: a whole new way of thinking about education in the context of AI. In this workshop, we will delve into the optimisation of educational practice and the reconceptualisation of learning and assessment. This is not just a glimpse into the future of education—it's a call to action for all educational stakeholders to champion change, foster innovation, and work collaboratively to build a resilient and adaptable educational ecosystem in the age of AI.

Simon Fittock & Zina Cordery

Leveraging AI for a simpler, smarter network.

Alex Aberle-Leeming and Fletcher Joyce will explore how Cisco Meraki leverages the power of AI to simplify, secure, and assure the performance of your network across wired, wireless , CCTV, and IoT.

Alex Aberle-Leeming & Fletcher Joyce

Beyond consumption: ClassVR to inspire, investigate, create and share.

Learn how to empower your students to become active and engaged constructors of their own learning through ClassVR. Maximise ClassVR’s portal to curate and manage virtual reality experiences for many students simultaneously. From guided exploration to interactions with student-created worlds, investigate how ClassVR can promote personalisation and deeper learning in your classroom.
During this hands-on session, you will:
· be exposed to a range of examples of successful lesson applications,
· see how ClassVR can be used across age levels and learning areas,
· discover how to integrate creation apps for sharing e.g. CoSpaces, Thinglink, photo and video editing software, · discuss connections to Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and ISTE Student Standards.

Kelly Curran & Shirley McKibben

1.20- 2.10pm

(50 mins)

Lunch and Networking

2.10- 2.50pm

(40 mins)

What does it mean to Embrace AI?: A Christ Church Grammar School case study.

Educational literature abounds with ideas and strategies on what schools could be doing to embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. However, what is actually happening? What real changes have been made to policy, professional learning, planning, teaching, assessment and structures to allow for the existence of this transformative technology in schools? In this session, Jean-Paul will share examples from Christ Church Grammar School as they seek to embrace AI as an essential tool for modern productivity. Specifically, Jean-Paul will discuss the thinking behind the examples, change management and implementation processes as well as the lessons learned along the way.

Jean-Paul Papineau

Building a cyber security team with virtual staff; how ‘Security Sarah’ has enabled our success

With Cyber Attacks increasing by over 35% every year, Lee and the team are currently using innovative technologies to engage the CEWA community and foster the cyber culture; we are all responsible for cybersecurity.

Lee Swift

Professional Learning with Apple

Technology is everywhere. In fact, more technology is in the hands of people young and old, all around the world, than ever before. How can we, as an education community help the next generation develop the skills they need to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow?

In this session we’ll unpack this question as we explore the different resources available, such as Apple Learning Coach, to support teachers and to further your professional learning journey with Apple, and make the most of the opportunity of technology.

Stephen Corcoran

2.55 – 3.35pm

(40 mins)

Closing Keynote

Education in the Age of Technology, Making it Real

A typical day in 2035 as a student, teacher, or partner, but with the added benefits of AI technology.

Lee Hickin

3.40pm

Closing remarks,
prizes and networking drinks

Time	Leadership and Governance
8.00am	Open for Registration
8:30-8:40	Welcome to Country
8.40– 8.45	Opening Address by Trent Ray
8.50-9.50 (60 mins)	Opening Keynote AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real? The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI changed the world forever. Artificial intelligence is finally at a stage of maturity where it will become invasive, especially in the lives and learning of children. And just as we are wrestling with ethical quandaries about whether AI should be used in schools, we also have the arrival of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the metaverse. But are any of these technologies and the virtual worlds they bring with them real? Dr Catriona Wallace, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Adjunct Professor and an expert in Responsible AI, says the answer is yes! They are very real and very much here to stay and coming at a rapid rate. In this keynote presentation, Dr Wallace will discuss how AI, ChatGPT and metaverse related technologies will become essential tools in classrooms. Dr Wallace will have an interactive discussion with the audience about how these controversial technologies may be used for the betterment of students and teachers and how to become AI and metaverse ready. Dr. Catriona Wallace
10.10-10.50 (40 mins)	Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation Young people today are growing up in a world unlike that experienced by any other generation that has come before. Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools. Join fellow Gen Z and 23-year-old entrepreneur, educator and chief troublemaker Scott Millar as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work. This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce. Scott Millar
10.50-11.10 (20 mins)	Morning Tea
11.10-11.50 (40 mins)	Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College – The Future Is Yours The incredible rate of change in recent years has made it harder than ever to clearly picture the world students will encounter beyond their school journey. Methodist Ladies’ College has embraced this as an opportunity to empower their students to not just adapt to the future, but to actively shape it for themselves. Through immersion in real-world, relevant, and impactful challenges, collaboration with experts from further education and industry, and engagement with cutting edge technology, MLC students are equipped with the self-knowledge, empathy, skills, and confidence to find opportunities in change, and to not only develop creative solutions, but to make them a reality. This presentation will explore MLC’s approach to innovation, showcase real-learning experiences, and highlight the benefits for students as learners and the leaders of tomorrow. Robert Dodds
11.55 – 12.35 (40 mins)	Building Trust and Connection: Pastoral Leadership in a Technology Landscape As a pastoral and technology leader, Shane will discuss the importance of building trust and fostering genuine connections in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. By breaking technology down, leaders are able to truly understand the challenges that users will face. This understanding allows them to create a supportive culture that promotes growth and innovation, whilst displaying empathy. Shane Parnell
12.40 - 1.20 (40 mins)	Workshop: Shifting Paradigms Amid Educational Evolution In this rapidly changing era, AI is not just revolutionising industries—it's set to drastically transform our education system. AI has already begun to disrupt education, and this transformation is only set to accelerate. To successfully navigate current and future challenges, we need a paradigm shift: a whole new way of thinking about education in the context of AI. In this workshop, we will delve into the optimisation of educational practice and the reconceptualisation of learning and assessment. This is not just a glimpse into the future of education—it's a call to action for all educational stakeholders to champion change, foster innovation, and work collaboratively to build a resilient and adaptable educational ecosystem in the age of AI. Simon Fittock & Zina Cordery
1.20- 2.10pm (50 mins)	Lunch and Networking
2.10- 2.50pm (40 mins)	What does it mean to Embrace AI?: A Christ Church Grammar School case study. Educational literature abounds with ideas and strategies on what schools could be doing to embrace the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom. However, what is actually happening? What real changes have been made to policy, professional learning, planning, teaching, assessment and structures to allow for the existence of this transformative technology in schools? In this session, Jean-Paul will share examples from Christ Church Grammar School as they seek to embrace AI as an essential tool for modern productivity. Specifically, Jean-Paul will discuss the thinking behind the examples, change management and implementation processes as well as the lessons learned along the way. Jean-Paul Papineau
2.55 – 3.35pm (40 mins)	Closing Keynote – Microsoft
3.40pm	Closing remarks, prizes and networking drinks

Time

Leadership and Governance

8.00am

Open for Registration

8:30-8:40

Welcome to Country

8.40– 8.45

Opening Address by
Trent Ray

8.50-9.50
(60 mins)

Opening Keynote

AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real?

Dr. Catriona Wallace

10.10-10.50

(40 mins)

Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation

This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce.

Scott Millar

10.50-11.10

(20 mins)

Morning Tea

11.10-11.50

(40 mins)

Innovation at Methodist Ladies’ College – The Future Is Yours

Robert Dodds

11.55 – 12.35

(40 mins)

Building Trust and Connection: Pastoral Leadership in a Technology Landscape

Shane Parnell

12.40 - 1.20

(40 mins)

Workshop: Shifting Paradigms Amid Educational Evolution

Simon Fittock
& Zina Cordery

1.20- 2.10pm

(50 mins)

Lunch and Networking

2.10- 2.50pm

(40 mins)

What does it mean to Embrace AI?: A Christ Church Grammar School case study.

Jean-Paul Papineau

2.55 – 3.35pm

(40 mins)

Closing Keynote – Microsoft

3.40pm

Closing remarks,
prizes and networking drinks

Time	IT Management
8.00am	Open for Registration
8:30-8:40	Welcome to Country
8.40– 8.45	Opening Address by Trent Ray
8.50-9.50 (60 mins)	Opening Keynote AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real? The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI changed the world forever. Artificial intelligence is finally at a stage of maturity where it will become invasive, especially in the lives and learning of children. And just as we are wrestling with ethical quandaries about whether AI should be used in schools, we also have the arrival of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the metaverse. But are any of these technologies and the virtual worlds they bring with them real? Dr Catriona Wallace, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Adjunct Professor and an expert in Responsible AI, says the answer is yes! They are very real and very much here to stay and coming at a rapid rate. In this keynote presentation, Dr Wallace will discuss how AI, ChatGPT and metaverse related technologies will become essential tools in classrooms. Dr Wallace will have an interactive discussion with the audience about how these controversial technologies may be used for the betterment of students and teachers and how to become AI and metaverse ready. Dr. Catriona Wallace
10.10-10.50 (40 mins)	Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation Young people today are growing up in a world unlike that experienced by any other generation that has come before. Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools. Join fellow Gen Z and 23-year-old entrepreneur, educator and chief troublemaker Scott Millar as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work. This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce. Scott Millar
10.50-11.10 (20 mins)	Morning Tea
11.10-11.50 (40 mins)	Lead the AI era with the Microsoft Cloud This presentation covers AI in the Modern Work products (Office, Teams, etc), Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Security, and GitHub Michael Richards
11.55 - 12.35 (40 mins)	Speed Sessions How Technology is Supporting the Next Generation of Healthy Classrooms In recent years, schools have focused on acquiring technology that not only makes classrooms more engaging but safer as well. Government funding has followed suit with several health initiatives in the public and private sector. Studies have shown that inadequate airflow can cause a decrease in attention, not to mention higher levels of pollutants and CO2. Along with air quality, educators have considered how to reduce the negative impact of blue light emitting from displays, as well as learning how to stay safe when managing shared devices physically. In this speed session, you’ll see how new and emerging technologies from BenQ are supporting healthy learning spaces, focusing on the 3 key areas of concern: air quality, surface germs and eye care. Jonathan Lee From Pencils to Pixels – Unleashing Efficiency with Paperly We’ve all experienced the frustrations with manual workflows with pen and paper and inefficient processes in schools. Outdated approaches hinder productivity and distract from the things which truly matter. With Paperly, we can unleash efficiency and transform the way schools operate. Founder Dan Dawson will share his frustrations working in schools, and highlight Paperly’s power in automation through its modules. Paperly simplifies administrative tasks, enrolment, calendars, and more on a single platform. Join the journey 'From Pencils to Pixels' with Paperly for streamlined processes And if you’re not convinced, Paperly will deliver a box of donuts to your school for morning tea! Daniel Dawson Level up student e-safety by unleashing the potential of your school's firewall. We all recognise the importance of firewalls and web filters in shielding students from harmful content, but they fall short when it comes to identifying signs of self-harm, suicide, extremism, cyberbullying, and other concerning behaviours. Excessive blocking can also inadvertently hinder learning and lead students to seek out questionable VPNs, introducing security vulnerabilities. In this 10-minute lightning talk, Scott Glew, co-founder of Fastvue, will explore the capabilities and limitations of modern firewalls in delivering visibility into e-safety issues such as accessing and sharing alarming content, concerning web searches, social media, cyberbullying, and cheating with AI. Scott will also highlight the implications of features such as deep packet inspection and provide simple tips to reduce false positives and administrative workloads, all with the aim of creating a safer online environment for everyone. Scott Glew
12.40 - 1.20 (40 mins)	Leveraging AI for a simpler, smarter network. Alex Aberle-Leeming and Fletcher Joyce will explore how Cisco Meraki leverages the power of AI to simplify, secure, and assure the performance of your network across wired, wireless , CCTV, and IoT. Alex Aberle-Leeming & Fletcher Joyce
1.20- 2.10pm (50 mins)	Lunch and Networking
2.10- 2.50pm (40 mins)	Building a cyber security team with virtual staff; how ‘Security Sarah’ has enabled our success With Cyber Attacks increasing by over 35% every year, Lee and the team are currently using innovative technologies to engage the CEWA community and foster the cyber culture; we are all responsible for cybersecurity. Lee Swift
2.55 – 3.35pm (40 mins)	Closing Keynote Education in the Age of Technology, Making it Real A typical day in 2035 as a student, teacher, or partner, but with the added benefits of AI technology. Lee Hickin
3.40pm	Closing remarks, prizes and networking drinks

Time

IT Management

8.00am

Open for Registration

8:30-8:40

Welcome to Country

8.40– 8.45

Opening Address by
Trent Ray

8.50-9.50
(60 mins)

Opening Keynote

AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real?

Dr. Catriona Wallace

10.10-10.50

(40 mins)

Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation

This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce.

Scott Millar

10.50-11.10

(20 mins)

Morning Tea

11.10-11.50

(40 mins)

Lead the AI era with the Microsoft Cloud

This presentation covers AI in the Modern Work products (Office, Teams, etc), Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Security, and GitHub

Michael Richards

11.55 - 12.35

(40 mins)

Speed Sessions

How Technology is Supporting the Next Generation of Healthy Classrooms

Jonathan Lee

From Pencils to Pixels – Unleashing Efficiency with Paperly

Daniel Dawson

Level up student e-safety by unleashing the potential of your school's firewall.

Scott Glew

12.40 - 1.20

(40 mins)

Leveraging AI for a simpler, smarter network.

Alex Aberle-Leeming and Fletcher Joyce will explore how Cisco Meraki leverages the power of AI to simplify, secure, and assure the performance of your network across wired, wireless , CCTV, and IoT.

Alex Aberle-Leeming & Fletcher Joyce

1.20- 2.10pm

(50 mins)

Lunch and Networking

2.10- 2.50pm

(40 mins)

Building a cyber security team with virtual staff; how ‘Security Sarah’ has enabled our success

Lee Swift

2.55 – 3.35pm

(40 mins)

Closing Keynote

Education in the Age of Technology, Making it Real

A typical day in 2035 as a student, teacher, or partner, but with the added benefits of AI technology.

Lee Hickin

3.40pm

Closing remarks,
prizes and networking drinks

Time	Teaching and Learning
8.00am	Open for Registration
8:30-8:40	Welcome to Country
8.40– 8.45	Opening Address by Trent Ray
8.50-9.50 (60 mins)	Opening Keynote AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real? The announcement of ChatGPT by Open AI changed the world forever. Artificial intelligence is finally at a stage of maturity where it will become invasive, especially in the lives and learning of children. And just as we are wrestling with ethical quandaries about whether AI should be used in schools, we also have the arrival of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and the metaverse. But are any of these technologies and the virtual worlds they bring with them real? Dr Catriona Wallace, founder of the Responsible Metaverse Alliance, Adjunct Professor and an expert in Responsible AI, says the answer is yes! They are very real and very much here to stay and coming at a rapid rate. In this keynote presentation, Dr Wallace will discuss how AI, ChatGPT and metaverse related technologies will become essential tools in classrooms. Dr Wallace will have an interactive discussion with the audience about how these controversial technologies may be used for the betterment of students and teachers and how to become AI and metaverse ready. Dr. Catriona Wallace
10.10-10.50 (40 mins)	Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation Young people today are growing up in a world unlike that experienced by any other generation that has come before. Not knowing a world without touch screen devices, social media and wifi connectivity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha work with technology in very different ways to the rest of us. Whilst this can be a point of contention at times, it also presents a world of opportunity for us to teach them how to effectively innovate, create and collaborate with their digital tools. Join fellow Gen Z and 23-year-old entrepreneur, educator and chief troublemaker Scott Millar as he explores how we can design and deliver real, relevant and relatable learning experiences for our students. In this presentation, Scott will be exploring the role new and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence play in the classroom and in the workforce before then looking at how we as educators can harness technology tools to create impactful learning experiences for our students whilst also preparing them for our ever-changing future of work. This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce. Scott Millar
10.50-11.10 (20 mins)	Morning Tea
11.10-11.50 (40 mins)	The Potential of AI in Our Everyday Classrooms As AI continues to revolutionise education, this presentation will explore its possibilities in our teaching and learning at a classroom level. We will explore how AI can alleviate a teachers’ demanding cognitive load, offering support for administrative tasks, assessment, and everything in between. We will unpack opportunities for AI tools to support diverse learning needs and promote seamless integration across the curriculum. Be inspired with ways to foster the creativity of your students, including ideas to engage reluctant learners. Reflect on the importance of promoting critical thinking skills and nurturing discernment as students navigate the dynamic world of AI. During this presentation, you will have the opportunity to: Identify contextual possibilities for AI in your own teaching and learning. Explore a range of free AI tools that can be incorporated into your educational practices. Together, let’s unlock and embrace the potential of AI, redefining the future of teaching and learning. Kate Thomas (20 mins) Harnessing the Power of AI in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Microsoft Tools and a Growth Mindset Participants will explore the undeniable reality that AI is already a significant part of our lives and learn how it can be effectively integrated into classrooms. The session will specifically focus on Microsoft's suite of AI tools, showcasing their potential to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of fostering a growth mindset when leveraging AI in education. Throughout the session, attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on exploration and experimentation with innovative classroom ideas that leverage Microsoft's AI tools. By actively engaging with these tools, participants will gain confidence in their ability to effectively integrate AI into their classrooms, empowering them to create dynamic learning environments that prepare students for the AI-driven future. Peggy Fitzgerald & Kylie Kingdon (20 mins)
11.55 – 12.35 (40 mins)	Microsoft session continues (40 mins)
12.40 - 1.20 (40 mins)	Beyond consumption: ClassVR to inspire, investigate, create and share. Learn how to empower your students to become active and engaged constructors of their own learning through ClassVR. Maximise ClassVR’s portal to curate and manage virtual reality experiences for many students simultaneously. From guided exploration to interactions with student-created worlds, investigate how ClassVR can promote personalisation and deeper learning in your classroom. During this hands-on session, you will: · be exposed to a range of examples of successful lesson applications, · see how ClassVR can be used across age levels and learning areas, · discover how to integrate creation apps for sharing e.g. CoSpaces, Thinglink, photo and video editing software, · discuss connections to Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and ISTE Student Standards. Kelly Curran & Shirley McKibben
1.20- 2.10pm (50 mins)	Lunch and Networking
2.10- 2.50pm (40 mins)	Professional Learning with Apple Technology is everywhere. In fact, more technology is in the hands of people young and old, all around the world, than ever before. How can we, as an education community help the next generation develop the skills they need to thrive today and prepare for tomorrow? In this session we’ll unpack this question as we explore the different resources available, such as Apple Learning Coach, to support teachers and to further your professional learning journey with Apple, and make the most of the opportunity of technology. Stephen Corcoran
2.55 – 3.35pm (40 mins)	Closing Keynote – Microsoft
3.40pm	Closing remarks, prizes and networking drinks

Time

Teaching and Learning

8.00am

Open for Registration

8:30-8:40

Welcome to Country

8.40– 8.45

Opening Address by
Trent Ray

8.50-9.50
(60 mins)

Opening Keynote

AI & the Metaverse in Schools – is it even real?

Dr. Catriona Wallace

10.10-10.50

(40 mins)

Our Digital Natives: Creating Future Focused Learning Experiences For Our Next Generation

This presentation has been designed to inspire and empower innovative educators, as Scott combines big-picture concepts around the future of education with links to industry and workforce.

Scott Millar

10.50-11.10

(20 mins)

Morning Tea

11.10-11.50

(40 mins)

The Potential of AI in Our Everyday Classrooms

Identify contextual possibilities for AI in your own teaching and learning.
Explore a range of free AI tools that can be incorporated into your educational practices.

Together, let’s unlock and embrace the potential of AI, redefining the future of teaching and learning.

Kate Thomas

(20 mins)

Harnessing the Power of AI in Education: Transforming Classrooms with Microsoft Tools and a Growth Mindset

Peggy Fitzgerald & Kylie Kingdon
(20 mins)

11.55 – 12.35

(40 mins)

Microsoft session

continues
(40 mins)

12.40 - 1.20

(40 mins)

Beyond consumption: ClassVR to inspire, investigate, create and share.