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Professional learning opportunities
The Hartley Institute, Blackbird IT and Using Technology Better are holding a free workshop, Getting Started with Apple Teacher which will focus on the Apple Teacher program and the creative process with iPads. On Wednesday 30 August, 3:30pm – 6:00pm at the Hartley Institute, 54 Capper Street, Kent Town. Click here to register.
Teacher Technologies
- Pedagogically Speaking – Technology for Enhancing Learning, a full day workshop that explores ways which teachers can approach planning and resource selection to make sure they get the best outcome for students. Wednesday 4 October, 9:00am-4:00pm, $165, EDC, Milner Street, Hindmarsh.
- Designing Digital Thinking: An intro to the Digitech Curriculum, a full day workshop that explores what kinds of thinking and learning the Digital Technologies curriculum demands of teachers and students. Monday 25 September, 9:00am – 4:00pm, $165, EDC, Milner Street ,Hindmarsh.
The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation SA, in conjunction with the SA Catholic Primary Schools Sports Association, is holding the 2017 Health & Physical Education Primary Years Conference. Monday 25 September. More information here.
Sue Larkey presents Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Dr Tony Attwood. Friday 15 September at the Morphetville Racecourse, 9:30am – 3:00pm. Early bird before 12 September, $185, full fee $205. Find out more here.
Learning 4 All
- Joanna Buttfield is holding a Making My Classroom Work: Developing Student Organisation, Self-Management and Behaviour to Access Learning Effectively workshop for Special Education and Primary Classroom Teachers. Monday 28 August, 9:00am-3:30pm at The Highway, 290 Anzac Highway, Plympton, $140. For more information and to register click here.
- Professor Donna Cross is holding a student wellbeing and resilience workshop, Strengths, Needs and Opportunities: A Holistic Approach to Pastoral Care. Monday 11 September, 9:00am-3:30pm at The Highway, 290 Anzac Highway, Plympton, $140. For more information and to register click here.
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PLD Literacy & Learning present Literacy & Learning in the Foundation Years at the State Library of SA, 9:00am-3:00pm Tuesday 12 September. More information here.
The International Boys Schools Coalition Regional Conference (Asia Pacific) is being hosted at Prince Alfred College on Thursday 14 & Friday 15 September. The conference theme is “Bucking the trend – What works for boys?” Whilst the conference is focussed on boys’ education, educators from co-educational schools are welcome to attend. Please click here to visit the IBSC conference page.
Gowrie SA has released its July – December 2017 professional learning and development guide for teachers and educators working in preschool, early years of school and early childhood education and care settings. To access the guide click here.
The Australia and New Zealand Education Law Association together with Finlaysons Lawyers is holding a free seminar for schools, Accommodating and supporting students with disability – best practice to facilitate legal compliance and safety. Thursday 14 September in the Function Room, 12th floor Finlaysons Lawyers, 81 Flinders Street, Adelaide, 5:00pm- 7:00pm, RSVP by 11 September to Tony Houey: thouey@adam.com.au or call 0409 679 102.
Mental Health in Education Summit, Monday 4 - Wednesday 6 September at the Grace Hotel, 77 York Street, Sydney. Find out more here.
The 68th International Astronautical Congress 2017 – Education Program is being held in Adelaide from Friday 22 – Friday 29 September. DECD has collaborated with experts to design 25 different learning opportunities for teachers and students to put the spotlight on future-focused STEM learning through a space context. There will be professional learning for up to 600 teachers to support increased student engagement and achievement in STEM learning, together with workshops for up to 1500 primary and secondary students that will inspire and excite students towards a career in STEM-related fields. Download the program booklet and poster here. For more information contact Rodney Mangos, 8463 5841 or email rodney.mangos@sa.gov.au
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