Global Speakers

Topic: University of Otago’s fully-online MBA programme – using technology to create an engaging learning experience and a future-ready workforce

Vicki-Lee Tyacke, BN, MN is the Head of School for the Nurse Education Team at the Universal College of Learning [UCOL], Palmerston North, NZ. Vicki-Lee is a New Zealand Registered Nurse and she has been teaching and working in higher education in the area of nursing since 2004. With the changing landscape of education she developed an interest in the digital fluency of students and educators and the evolution of the digital campus. Vicki-Lee is currently enrolled in a PhD programme with Curtin University, Austraila and her study explores the digital literacy of New Zealand secondary school students and their level of digital preparedness for tertiary studies.

Topic:  Readiness for the E-environment
Panel: How to Prepare Your School for Next Generation Infrastructure Now: AR/VR, Adaptive Learning and Blended Learning 

Alan is a technologist with a passion for developing modern and engaging ways to develop talent for the new age workforce… which is why he co-founded MRHQ.

 An experienced tech-innovator, Alan brings a unique combination of skills as a technologist and an educator having led successful international careers at IBM while creating and delivering the high impact programmes at Unitec and at Launchspace.

Panel Discussion: Key Skills Industry Employees Say Today’s Students Need to Succeed Tomorrow

Topic: Preparing Educators for Blended and Flipped Learning Pedagogies in Secondary Classrooms 

Topic: How Monash University Blends Technology with Flexible Physical Learning Spaces to Drive Student Learning

Topic: Next Generation Libraries with 3D Printers, Makerspaces and Flexible Seating to Improve Student Needs and Engagement

Topic: UNSW Case Study: How UNSW Personalizes Learning with Immersive AR/VR, Active Learning Spaces and Digital Student Engagement

Topic: VR/AR As New Immersive Learning Tools: How AR/VR is Changing the Way Students Learn, Experience and Engage

Topic: How James Cook Adopt Immersive Virtual/Augmented Reality and Blended Learning into its Curriculum Design 

Topic: Digital Gamifications and Blended Learning with Fun in K-6 and K-12 Sector

Interactive Hot Seat Roundtable

Topic: Digital Technologies in Ohinewai School 2019

Keynote: How Google Expeditions and Chromebook Are Pioneering 21st Century Personalized and Immersive Learning

Topic: From Digital Integration to Digital Infusion; Implications for Schools, Teachers and Curriculum

Topic: How AUT is Designing Authentic Student Learning Experiences with Immersive Reality

Topic: University of Otago’s fully-online MBA programme – using technology to create an engaging learning experience and a future-ready workforce

Shayne Irving is currently Head of Technology at Edgewater College in Auckland and a Learning Experience/Innovation Facilitator, involved in supporting and developing staff in the melding of classroom teaching with online learning initiatives. In his role he contributes towards the school’s LMS, digital migration of assessment materials, moderation tracking systems, as well as integrating the look and feel of the schools built environment with the digital environment. Shayne originally studied Industrial Design and this is where his interest in the user-centric approach to learning stems from in his 25+ years in teaching. In 2001 Shayne received a New Zealand Royal Society Technology Teacher Fellowship. During this time he worked at the multi-discipline design company PHD3. Between 2010 and 2017 Shayne worked with a CNC manufacturer to create New Zealand themed wooden toys that sold in Te Papa and National Australia Gallery – Canberra. Other past experiences include a VEX robotics team manager and a NCEA Professional development facilitator.

Topic: How to Design for An Individualized Learning Experience in K12 Environment

Topic: Digital innovations in the Arts – traditional and digital learning, a happy marriage?

Interactive Hot Seat Roundtable: Leadership, Training and Development, Wellbeing, Onboarding and Work Culture

Topic: Developing Self Directed Learning in Innovative Learning Spaces and the Transition for Learners Through Independence and Transdisciplinary Inquiry to Autonomy at NCEA

Topic: Using CAD, AR, VR and collaboration to assist delivery of Technology Curriculum, especially in Design and Visual Communication at high school

Topic: Evidence-Based Online Learning or Lack There of Successful Examples of Online Learning and Learning from past Failures: The Interplay of Pre-Class and In-Class Activities in Learning Experience

Panel Discussion: Key Skills Industry Employees Say Today’s Students Need to Succeed Tomorrow

Topic: Learning transformation – How do we Make Learning Interesting and Relevant