Keith Krueger CEO
Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)
Gary S. Stager, Ph.D. Executive Director
The Constructivist Consortium
Stephen Heppell CEO
Heppell.net
Greg Whitby
Executive Director of Schools Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta
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‘Anytime, anywhere learning’ is no longer a vision but the expectation. With the huge quantities of technology that have flooded into the Australian K-12 schooling system, teachers today have an ever increasing reliance that they will have the resources they need, when they need them.
One-to-one laptop programmes, BYO schemes, learning management systems, student management systems, parent portals and more have all created their own set of challenges.
How do we make sure that the IT systems in place can support and adapt to the ever changing needs of 21st century learners and teachers? How do we deliver a safe, secure environment that is constantly available to students, teachers and increasingly, parents? Where do we draw the line between a schools responsibility and the parents, and how do we deliver all of this within the constraints of a school’s IT budget?
In 2012 there is only one place to go to find the answers to these questions......welcome to EduTech.
About the event
On May 30th and 31st 2012, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will host EduTech, a 2-day national event running alongside the hugely popular Technology in K-12 Education National Congress 2012 - already nearly SOLD OUT with close to 1000 delegates – as well as the TAFE Congress 2012, making this Australia’s largest education technology show.
EduTech will bring together the IT leaders and technical managers responsible for building, implementing and supporting the systems needed to ensure that Australian education can embrace the future that technology offers. Over 2 packed days, delegates will hear from both industry leaders and peers who are leading the way through a series of seminars, presentations and case studies.
With Australia’s largest education technology exhibition offering the chance to meet with and discuss the latest technologies from over 80 vendors, EduTech promises to offer a truly unique experience.
which confeREnce is right for me?
With the exhibition covering all areas of education technology, and all 3 of the conferences giving you full, unlimited access, the only thing to decide is which one you should be attending…
Technology in K-12 Education National Congress 2012 -The K-12 Congress will once again focus on strategic leadership in the digital school, bringing together education leaders from across Australia to address best practice strategies for leveraging technology in the 21st century.
If your role is to lead and inspire a change in how your school views and uses technology, then click here to register.
TAFE Congress 2012 – As more and more students enrol in VET programmes, the relationship between TAFE and K-12 Education continues to get closer. The TAFE Congress will explore how the new government policy and the formation of ASQA will impact the goals, funding and outcomes of VET programmes across the nation.
If you’re involved in the delivery and support of a VET programme, then click here to register.
EduTech – The variety of technologies being used in a school is constantly expanding, creating a new set of challenges for those responsible for school networks. EduTech will look at the issues that come with supporting the changing demands of teachers and learners today in K-12 schools.
If it’s in your role to make sure that your school IT systems can support teaching and learning outcomes, read on…
TOPICS INCLUDE
‘Bring Your Own’ schemes – the risks, the benefits and the costs
Cloud technology - Is the cloud really ready for the demands of education?
Reliability and Sustainability - Ensuring that technology is a help, not a hindrance
Network security and cybersafety – What’s safe, what’s not and how do we address the in-between?
Community involvement – What role do parents have to play in the modern school?
Infrastructure – More devices means more demand – making sure your network can meet the need
Virtualisation – Servers, storage, desktops – what’s right for K-12 education? And more....
who should attend?
IT Directors
Heads of IT
IT Managers
CIOs
Network Managers
IT Administrators
IT Technicians
System Managers
Network Engineers
Education IT Consultants
Why attend?
Be part of Australia’s largest education technology event – join the 1000 delegates from the Technology in K-12 Education National Congress 2012
Hear from the leaders in IT Management across Australian K-12 education though industry and peer presentations and case studies
Explore Australia’s largest education technology exhibition – more than 80 vendors all specifically looking at technology in K-12 education
Get hands-on with the technology with on-stand demos
Uncover the latest technologies that are making an impact in education globally
Develop relationships with your existing solution providers
Network with your peers – find out how others from across the country are using the technology on offer
Venue & Accommodation
Venue: Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre Address: Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: +61 2 9282 5000 Website: www.scec.com.au
Accommocation
We are pleased to offer our delegates DISCOUNTED ACCOMMODATION.
Please click here to choose from a range of quality hotels conveniently located near the conference venue.
