Overview

The team at the National Education Summit are working with educators and industry experts to develop, plan and conceptualise what Classrooms of the Future might look like. At the 2024 National Education Summit Melbourne we will present a comprehensive program for educators to engage in the concept, share ideas, hear about new developments and be around what classrooms might look like in 1 to 5 years from now.

Target Audience

For all educators seeking to be involved in conceptualising Classrooms of the Future, be that tomorrow, 1 year or 5 years.

Tickets

Registration to attend Classroom of the Future and co located The Education Show is free.

Customise your PD and attend as many sessions as you like. All sessions are eligible for PD hours.

9:05 – 9:45am

Speaker: Dr Marijne Medhurst, Senior Research Fellow – Centre for School and System Improvement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

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?

In this session, we will explore how accessible curriculum implementation can enable improved student outcomes, which are supported by teachers’ ability to obtain and engage with quality data. We will highlight how ACER’s improvement tools, such as the School Improvement Tool and Teacher Performance Improvement Tool (currently under development), and ACER’s Progressive Achievement Tests (PAT) can support school leaders and teachers to create inclusive classrooms of the future where all students are able to succeed.

10:00 - 10:30am

Speakers: Dr Shyam Barr, Professional Associate, University of Canberra, and Louise Wallace-Richards, Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning, Radford College

Fostering Students' Self-Regulated Learning: Reflecting On A School Improvement Initiative At Radford College

Self-regulated learning (SRL) occurs when students set learning goals, select strategies and regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their performance. It’s a key skill for a classroom of the future.

In this session, we’ll examine the research project of Radford College and Dr Shyam Barr, which put educators through a series of professional earning experiences designed to build their understanding of how to teach students SRL, using motivational, cognitive and metacognitive strategies. We’ll share reflections on the implementation journey, including key takeaways and practical strategies for leading and teaching SRL.

10:45 - 11:15am

Speaker: A/Prof Ben Cleveland, Principal Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne

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? These and further provocations will be explored through this presentation exploring the design and use of learning spaces for diversity, inclusion and participation. Informed by research-based insights, participants will reflect on the designs of the learning spaces in their own schools and consider what needs to happen to develop more inclusive environments for teaching and learning.
The session will be supported by research findings from the Learning Environments Applied Research Network (LEaRN) at the University of Melbourne, including a current ARC Linkage project titled, 'Designing Learning Spaces for Diversity, Inclusion, and Participation', which is drawing on the perspectives of learners, parents, carers, educators, school system leaders, allied health professionals, and importantly people with disability and/or lived experience of supporting learners with disabilities in schools.

11:30 - 12:00pm

Speaker: Sandra Boicis, STEAM Leader, St Columba’s College

Exploring Frontiers: STEAMing Ahead into Tomorrow

In this presentation, we delve into the dynamic world of STEM education and its transformative impact as a catalyst for innovation across all disciplines and levels of education. By fostering collaboration, critical-thinking skills, and nurturing problem-solving abilities, STEM equips our students with essential tools to navigate an increasingly complex world. 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.

12:30 - 1:00pm

Speaker: Adam Stacey, Director, Micromelon

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.

1:10 - 1:40pm

Speakers: Lottie Dowling, Educator, Samuel Eason, AP at Kingsville Primary School, Joanna Sommers, AP at Werribee Secondary School with accompanying students

Students Voice and Agency in Student Action Projects for Social and Environmental Justice: Student Perspectives

Students from Werribee Secondary School and Kingsville Primary School will share their own Student Action Projects, which tackled a local environmental issue they saw in their school or local community. They will share their journey as Changemakers, including 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. They will share tools and resources used to support their Changemaker journey such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (and related age-appropriate resources), Community Mapping and Connection Plans, GLocal connection guides and more.

1:50 - 2:20pm

Speaker: Julian Ridden, AI Educator, Quizizz

The AI-augmented Gamified and Differentiation Classroom

So, everyone is talking AI, but how can it truly make a positive impact in the classroom of today? 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. If you are new to the AI discussion and looking to dip your toe in the water, or a seasoned pro looking for ways to be create engaging and more time-effective resources in a safe way, then this session is for you!

2:30 - 3:00pm

Speaker: Lisa Kelliher, Education Consultant and Head of People and Culture, Be Challenged

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. Finally, participants of the workshop will learn about how educators and support staff can be empowered through the Be Challenged Framework for the Management of Challenging Conversations.

3:10 - 3:40pm

Speaker: Kelly Hollis, Australian Curriculum Specialist, Education Perfect

Reimagining personalised learning and differentiation

In education today, teachers are at a crossroads where technology, learning science, and social culture meet. This session is about helping teachers understand and use these new developments to make learning more personal for each student.

We'll talk about practical ways teachers can adjust their teaching to meet the specific needs of different students. This means using technology and what we know about how people learn to make sure all students can learn effectively.

Come join us to learn how to create engaging classrooms where everyone feels they belong and can handle whatever challenges come their way. We want to give teachers practical tips and tools to adapt to changes in technology, science, and culture, so they can make sure every student succeeds in the future.

9:00am

The Education Show opens

9:05 – 9:35am

Speaker: Samitha Embuldeniya, Director, Edminds

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. Edminds is a new and innovative approach to STEM education with its interactive robotic and coding kits, designed to enhance student learning and adapt seamlessly to classroom environments.

This session will focus on practical strategies for incorporating STEM into your curriculum, making learning more interactive and dynamic. Join us to explore how Edminds can transform your teaching practices and elevate your students' educational experiences.

10:00 - 10:30am

Speaker: Dr Mark Williams, Professor, Macquarie University

The Neuroscience of Learning

In the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in our understanding of the human brain, how it develops and learns, and how best to teach students. Many of the older ideas and strategies around learning and memory have been shown to be incorrect and recent findings paint a very different picture of the human brain and its capacity to learn.

This session will focus on how teachers can implement strategies to improve learning, memory and most importantly, deep understanding. This workshop will involve practical examples as well as demonstrations to facilitate understanding and implementation, giving participants the opportunity to adapt their own teaching practices by incorporating these new methods and insights.

10:45 - 11:15am

Speaker: David Gall, Senior Project Officer – Progressive Reporting and Online Learning, Brisbane Catholic Education

Redefining Online Learning For Senior Secondary Students

We’ll discuss how to develop a signature pedagogy for the delivery of online learning, including the influence that asynchronous learning has on synchronous live lessons.

We’ll address a number of critical components, including supporting students' phases of development, quality assurance, authenticating student work and integrity and connections online - developing relationships, and well-being for an online school.

11:30 - 12:00pm

Speaker: Dr Robert Williams, Director, Rembiont Pty Ltd

Automated Essay Grading in Australian Schools

NAPLearn is used by Australian school students to practice writing for the NAPLAN tests. 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. Free NAPLearn trial login codes will be available to participants.

12:15 - 12:45pm

Speaker: James Forscutt, Banqer High Activation Manager, Banqer

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. We’ll show you under the hood and cover different use cases, lesson plans and student activities.

1:00 - 1:30pm

Speaker: Andrea Engler, Digital Curation Specialist, Concord Australia

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. Digital service providers know their customers. You need to know your customers! If you can deliver the curated digital resources they need, immediately when they need them, you will engage more students, more often. Conversely, if you don't provide a targeted, immediate, engaging digital learning experience, then they'll use something else (Google) or nothing.

1:45 - 2:15pm

Speaker: Lora Blackman, Education Innovation Practice Lead, Datacom

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. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your educational approach and make a lasting impact on your students' journey.

2:30 - 3:00pm

Speaker: Jaclyn Lees, CEO, enrich360

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. Through use of the Eco 5, enrich360 supports the growth and education of the next generation in sustainability matters. 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.

3:10 - 3:40pm

Speaker: Lena Cirillo, Executive Officer, Art Education Victoria

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 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.