PRESENTATIONS
#WAES24
WA Education Summit 2024
Classroom TechQuake:
Revolutionising Education with Disruptive Technologies
1 Day Conference - 1st August
Optional Masterclass – 2nd August
Keynote Speaker:
Dr Jordan Nguyen
KEYNOTE Speakers
Dr Jordan Nguyen
Founder and ceo – Psykinetic
Dr Jordan Nguyen is a leading Australian engineer, inventor, and innovator, who is committed to improving as many lives as possible, and becoming a driving force behind both human and technological evolution as we move into the future.
An internationally renowned engineer for humanity, Dr Jordan designs life-changing technologies to transform the lives of people with disabilities and the elderly through his role as founder of Psykinetic, a social business creating futuristic, inclusive, and empowering technologies to improve independence and quality of life for disability, aged care, and beyond.
Author of A HUMAN’S GUIDE TO THE FUTURE (with Pan Macmillan), Dr Jordan is also an award-winning documentary maker and presenter. In 2016 he collaborated with the Australian based production company, The Feds, and the ABC Catalyst to create and present his first TV documentary Becoming Superhuman, which went on to win many prestigious awards both locally and internationally. He has also presented numerous documentaries with Discovery Channel and National Geographic – including Frontiers of Science, Smart China Start-up Revolutions, Vietnam: Connecting East Africa, and Tibet: Living On The Roof Of The World.
Inspired by human endeavour, Dr Jordan has big ambitions to see our world step consciously and creatively into a better future.
Linda Dawson
Deputy Director General - Industry, Science, and Innovation
Dan Bowen
Microsoft Technology Strategist
Dan Bowen is a seasoned Technology Strategist with a passion for education and empowering schools through innovative solutions. His journey began in education, where he served as a teacher, governor, and school inspector. Dan’s deep understanding of educational systems informs his strategic approach to technology adoption.
As a blended learning advisor in higher education, Dan explored effective integration of technology in classrooms. His work at Microsoft has been diverse, including product management for Office 365 in Education, STEM education initiatives, and managing the Minecraft portfolio for Australia. His contributions have shaped educational technology landscapes.
Dan’s interest in artificial intelligence (AI) extends beyond its technical aspects. He is passionate about its social and ethical implications in education. As a Technology Strategist, he focuses on leveraging AI to drive educational transformation. Dan believes in empowering IT professionals to harness AI’s capabilities responsibly.
CONFERENCE Speakers
Brett Salakas
HP Education Ambassador
Leon Furze
Educational Consultant and PhD Student
Paul Dionysius
Academic Leader, Siena Catholic College, QLD
Kate Kerr
Digital Integration Coach, Guildford Grammar School
William Horwood
Director of Libraries and Future Learning, Penrhos College
Kylie Kingdon
Virtual Schools Network (ViSN) Consultant, CEWA
Staale Brokvam
Director of Technology, ISWA
Louisa Kennard
Primary Teacher, ISWA
Warren McLeod
Sales Director ANZ, Schoolbox
Zlatko Hristov
CEO and Founder, ThreatDefence
Craig Tucker
Director, Solutions IT
Mathew Jameson
Head of Channel, Access4
Jeff Beckitt
Security Technology Specialist, Microsoft
Luke Callier
Director of Strategic Projects - St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Industry Leaders.
Inspiring Sessions.
Engaging Workshops.
PROGRAM Details
| Time | Leadership and Governance | IT Management | Teaching and Learning |
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| 8:00 am | Open for Registration | ||
| 8:30 - 8:40 | Welcome to Country | ||
| 8:40 - 8:45 | Opening Address Trent Ray |
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| 8:50 - 9:50 (60 mins) |
Opening Keynote A Human's Guide to The Future Dr Jordan Nguyen |
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| 10:10 - 10:50 (40 mins) |
Guest Speaker How Today's Technology is Influencing Tomorrow's Jobs Linda Dawson |
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| 10:50 - 11:10 (20 mins) |
Morning Tea | ||
| 11:10 - 11:50 (40 mins) |
Effective Assessment With AI Brett Salakas |
30 mins Implementing Teams Telephony in Your School Mathew Jameson 30 mins The Key Steps to Roll Out Copilot Effectively and Securely Jeff Beckitt 30 mins Implementing Identity Management with Entra ID Craig Tucker 30 mins Protecting Education From Cyber Attacks - Practical Solutions Zlatko Hristov |
Microsoft Workshop Learning Accelerators to Disrupt Your Teaching Learning Kylie Kingdon & Kate Kerr |
| 11:55 - 12:35 (40 mins) |
Teaching AI Ethics through the Australian Framework Leon Furze |
Apple Workshop | Siena Catholic College, QLD Preparing Students with Future Skills Paul Dionysius |
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| 12:40 - 1:20 (40 mins) |
Case Study | Penrhos College Transforming Goal Setting: A Journey with Power Automate Will Horwood |
FREE Is My Second Favourite F Word Brett Salakas |
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| 1:20 - 2:10 (50 mins) |
Lunch and Networking | ||
| 2:10 - 2:50 (40 mins) |
Apple Case Study | Siena Catholic College, QLD Leader Spotlight: Building a Thriving and Diverse Digital Technologies Program Paul Dionysius |
Case Study | Schoolbox Key Insights on Changing Your EdTech Stack Warren McLeod & Luke Callier |
Case Study | ISWA & Toddle Leveraging Generative AI to Supercharge Teaching and Learning in The Classroom Staale Brokvam & Louisa Kennard |
| 2:55 - 3:35 (40 mins) |
Locknote Curiosity in The Age of AI Dan Bowen |
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| 3:40 pm |
Closing Remarks, Prizes and Networking Drinks | ||
* Program details subject to change
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