2011 Conferences and forums

• Interactive Learning Technologies Festival - Melbourne - Opening keynote: Smart learning with smart devices - Where to next?

• ICTEV Conference - Melbourne, Vic, Web 2.0

• Fifth National Leading a Digital School - Melbourne, Vic - Augmented reality, Schools of the future

• Principals Leadership Forum - Sydney, NSW - Food for thought, Leadership and ICT

• Eighth National Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference - Melbourne, Vic - Smart schools using smart technology

• Innovative teachers forum/workshop - Sydney, NSW - Web 2.0, Web 3.0 and Professional Learning Communities

• Range of other conferences

Past Conferences

• Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference - Gold Coast, Qld
• ACEC - Melbourne, VIC
• ISQ Innovation Forum Brisbane, Qld
• NECC - Washington, USA
• ULearn -Christchurch, NZ
• WCCE - Capetown, South Africa
• NECC - Atlanta, USA
• WCCE - Copenhagen, Denmark
• FETC - Orlando, USA
• ACEC - Cairns, Aus
• ICTEV - Melbourne, Aus
• ACEC - Canberra, Aus
• Intel Innovations Conference - Dublin, Ireland
• Manawatu ICT conference - Napier, NZ
• CEGSA - Adelaide, Aus
• Rotary International - Los Angeles, USA
• ICT Integrators Conference, Wollongong, Aus
• Auckland ICT Conference, Auckland, NZ

Presentations as part of study tours

• Japan
• Singapore
• Denmark
• Sweden
• United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Canada
• USA - Microsoft -Seattle
• USA - Las Vegas Schools District
• USA - New York Education Department

September Update

Twenty-first century learning seems to be the current buzz word, but do we really know what twenty-first century is. How can we predict what learning might look like in 20 - 50 years time.

Open learning spaces, interactive whiteboards and flexible laptop solutions. Have they really made a difference? In some schools yes, but for many, it has has made little difference or has it had a negative impact on student learning overall.

Successful schools have a vision and a deep understanding of 21st century learning. These schools also invest in quality professional development and encourage champions to become greater champions in the classroom.

The biggest challenge for schools in the next five years will certainly be smart phones in schools. These devices and with a range of exciting personal electronic devices will allow 21st century learning to move to a new dimension in schools. To create digital citizens, every school needs to upskill staff and to educate students and about the positives and negatives of the devices as well as how they can enhance learning and teaching in schools.

Innovative schools use innovative technology and have innovative teachers who have undertaken innovative professional development.

In September I am will be in Melbourne presenting at the 5th Leading a Digital School conference on augmented reality and 21st century schools. I am also running the plenary keynote with students on their vision of schools of the future.

I am also presenting to NSW principals and leaders on leadership for schools of the future and running workshops for NSW educators on web 2.0 applications for schools.

Recently I provided the opening keynote at the Interactive Learning Technologies Festival and provided workshops at VITTA and the VETNET conference.

Greg has provided over 50 keynote addresses at conferences and over 200 conference workshops and forums as well as running 100's of professional development sessions at schools.

To book Greg for conferences, forums and workshops on innovative use of ICT, technology of the future, web 2.0, augmented reality,and professional learning networks please click here. Please plan well in advance - 6 to 9 months to ensure you can get a booking.

Websites of the month (influenced by world disasters)

Before and after shots of Japan's Tsunami using an innovative slider to compare
before and after

Worldwide disasters and emergencies, real time
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Videos of the month

Did you know 4.0 - Youtube

Ted video of work life balance (Adults Only) - Change Management

7th National Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference - Feedback
Greg's opening keynote was one of the most engaging and inspiring presentations i have seen. I have been to most of the major conferences around the world and this was as good or if not better than the opening keynotes at NECC, BECTA and others.

John Douglas, "Edusoft"

Conference Keynote - Feedback
I drove almost 2 hours today, wondering what the day would give me. Your presentation has been fantastic, brilliant and whatever else I could want for. Thank you very much

Ken Gill , "Teacher, Victoria Education Department "

Web 2.0 workshops - Feedback
Greg's workshops and spotlight on web 2.0 at the Ulearn conference in New Zealand were rated 4.57 out of a possible 5. Over 400 teachers attended the sessions.

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