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09:00
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Welcoming Speech, Opening Remarks & Thank You Sponsor Speech by Conference Director
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09:15 |
The Flipped University: Making it happen. Finding the Right Formula for Innovative Digital Success in Education – Reflections by a Higher Education Thought Leader
- The importance of evidence based management and evidence based curriculum development. Case Studies and Examples
- Clayton Christensen’s theories of disruption and how they apply to universities in the context of institution wide flipping
- University business models in the context of flipping with particular attention to Christensen’s comments on cannibalisation
- Current research on the effectiveness (or otherwise) of flipping
- A thought experiment of what a flipped university might look like and a comparison with a university that has a distinctive and core curriculum model (A Top University in North America)
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Emeritus Professor John Simons, International Scholar
Past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) | Alumnus
Macquarie University | US State Department’s International Visitor Program
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09:45 |
The Advent of AI in Education: Algorithms, Analytics, AI and Personalisation
The integration of Artificial Intelligence technologies in education (AIEd) shows no signs of slowing down. Imagine the possibilities of each student having their own virtual learning assistant, or Bot powered by AI that can support a student throughout their studies, creating a personalised learning journey. Or, new assessment models that measure in real time as they happen and can adapt content accordingly. |
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Professor Fang Chen, PhD
Executive Director, Data Science | Distinguished Professor(FEIT)
University of Technology Sydney |
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10:15 |
Morning Refreshments & Networking |
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10:30 |
Towards Society 5.0 and Industry 4.0: Why Blended and Adaptive Learning will maximize knowledge discovery, retention and breakthroughs, and drive individual student learning progress better? Effective Modern MOOC – Case Study of The University of Tokyo
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Assoc Prof Kayoko Kurita
Center for Research and Development of Higher Education
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Dr Lui Yoshida
MOOC Expert & Project Assistant Professor, Division for Active Learning & Teaching
The University of Tokyo |
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The University of Tokyo is Asia-Pacific’s top, foremost University, producing 16 Nobel Prize Winners to-date |
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11:00 |
Interactive Roundtable Discussion by Streams: |
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- Using data to drive learning and teaching decisions in the classroom
Being able to use data in the classroom is becoming a requisite skill for pre-service and in-service teachers. However, collecting, analysing, and making sense of data requires a complex skill set that may be out of reach of many teachers. How best to provide professional development for pre-service teachers so that they can enter the classroom with an informed understanding of how to effectively use data to improve student learning outcomes
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Dr Shannon Kennedy-Clark
Senior Lecturer, School of Education
The University of Notre Dame |
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- Empowering academics to embrace the future of online learning
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Dr Ling Mei Cong
Deputy Head, Learning & Teaching Graduate School of Business and Law
RMIT University |
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- Augmented Intelligence: Leveraging the power of AI and Machine Learning to improve creativity, decision-making and complex communication
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Professor Clive Smallman
Adjunct Professor of Management, University of Western Sydney
Dean & Senior Advisor, Higher Education Leadership Institute |
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- Curriculum Renewal at the University of Sydney: a case study
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Brian Bailey
Technology Innovation Manager
Teaching and Technology Innovation, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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- Learner centred learning versus teacher centred learning and the positive effect this has on students engagement and learning
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Professor Robyn Gillies PhD
Professor, School of Education
The University of Queensland |
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- Technology Enhanced Learning – Mapping your digital transformation journey
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Kulari Lokuge
Director eLearning, People & Culture
Monash College |
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- Using Learning Analytics to encourage student connection and engagement with real world problem-solving: Future Ideas, Innovation, Addressing “Wicked Problems” through quality research
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Jennifer Stokes
Lecturer
UniSA College, University of South Australia |
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- Bringing Online Learning to Life Through an Active Approach to Blended Learning- and Catering for a 50% year on year Increase in Enrollments
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- Smart Campuses in the Cloud. Harnessing ICT excellence in sourcing, management, catering to a diverse range of needs from learners to educators and campus admin
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Lucy Schulz
Director: Cloud Campus
Deakin University (invited) |
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- Doing Blended Learning Correctly
- “If they don’t learn the way we teach, why don’t we teach the way they learn?”. We know that everyone learns differently, yet our approach to pedagogy is often that we curate content based on ‘best practice’, with little consideration of the fact that everyone actually learns and absorbs information differently. It is a misconception that ‘blended learning’ just means putting things online, but unless there is diversity and choice that empowers students to engage in materials in a way that meets their own learning needs, we are not doing blended learning correctly!
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Dr. Ash Moreland
Lecturer, Discipline of Exercise and Sport Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences
RMIT University
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- New developments in micro-credentials and digital badging
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- Artificial Intelligence and Analytics Case Study: How AI and Analytics Can Improve Student’s Learning Pathways
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- Curriculum Mapping. Scaffolding student learning. Employing Agile Methods to create interactive and dynamic learning scenarios
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- The role of learning environments to transition from passive to active blended learning. Highlighting active learning; digital, physical and blended learning environments; constructive alignment; impact; learning design… and the development of a learning spaces portal at Charles Sturt University
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A/Prof Philip Uys
Director, Learning Technologies
Charles Sturt University |
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- Re-designing Blended Learning for Digital & Workplace Transformation
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Kerry Russo
Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, College of Business, Law & Governance
James Cook University |
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- Developing and Promoting STEM Education in the Australian educational system
- Why STEM education is critical
- Australia’s innovation impetrative
- CSIRO Education and Outreach programs
- STEM Professionals in Schools
- Evaluation and Impact
- Aligning to Australia’s education needs
- Benefits for teachers, students and STEM professionals
- Partnerships
- Case studies
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Jannene McLean
National Industry Engagement Manager
CSIRO Education and Outreach |
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12:00 |
Innovative Case Study of a New Teaching and Learning Framework, “Focused Guidance”
“Focused Guidance” (FG) provides real time student in class learning outcome “feed” to teachers via feedback – feed forward learning loops. These feedback – feed forward learning loops encourage a digital response to student in class learning outcomes in real time. |
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Dr Tony Richardson
Lead Academic Advisor (Education)
University of the Sunshine Coast International Development
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12:30 |
Lunch & Networking |
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13:30 |
Case Study: The UQ2U Blended Learning Project – Blended Learning Transformation at Scale |
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- In preparing The University of Queensland’s Student Strategy (2016-2020), the many drivers for blended learning in universities led to the development of UQ’s proactive and systematic implementation of blended learning.
- UQ’s institutional strategy for blended learning sits alongside our Higher Education Learning Framework (Science of Learning Research Centre, 2018), curriculum enrichment, authentic assessment and learning analytics, and builds on a strong record of MOOC production.
- Transforming 77 large and/or strategic courses over 2018-2020 with anticipated enrollments reaching 21,500
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Professor Doune Macdonald
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) and Director, Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation
The University of Queensland |
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14:00 |
Avatars and Identity – A RMIT University VR Case Study
At RMIT University, students create Virtual Reality projects around the expanded notion of an Avatar. Along the way, they explore how crafting an identity in our digitally ubiquitous society changes the way we view knowledge and deepens our creativity. The course was run through the Digital Media program in the School of Design, and resulted in an interactive virtual reality exhibition where visitors can shapeshift between avatars in a VR environment.
- Methodologies of immersive teaching, both in VR and out.
- How motion capture and digital surveillance can be manipulated creatively
- Expanding student vision on what is the nature and definition of an Avatar
- Teaching practices that perform the concept that is being presented
- The importance of understanding and crafting digital identities
- Future directions in virtual representation in education
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Stephanie Andrews
Industry Fellow Lecturer. Digital Media / Virtual Reality
School of Design, RMIT University |
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14;30 |
Three Dimensional Virtual Campus: A Case Study
- Application of 3D Virtual World in Tertiary Education
- Lessons Learned
- Students’ Experience with 3DVW
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Dr Amir Ghapanchi
Senior Lecturer, College of Engineering and Science
Victoria University |
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15:00 |
Afternoon Refreshments |
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15:30 |
Learning and Teaching on an AR Platform: VRoo, the World’s First 360 Virtual Reality Interactive Learning Management System
- The VRoo prototype was launched in MGMT1000 Fundamentals of Management, a first year unit that forms part of the Bachelor of Commerce degree in Curtin University
- The students like the learner dashboard as it is user friendly. The learner dashboard allows students to pause and review an iLecture
- Students can also access the different folders created by the lecturer
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Lionel Skinner
Award-Winning Lecturer & Academic, Faculty of Business and Law
Curtin University
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16:00 |
How Queensland University of Technology Transforms Student Learning with Immersive VR, AI, Visualisation and Blended Learning Innovations. Case Study: Developing Merge Cube Augmented Reality Applications Across Creative Industries & Health
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Dr Ruari Elkington (FHEA)
Lecturer, Creative Industries, Creative Industries Faculty
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | ARC Centre of Excellence in Creative Industries and Innovation |
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16:30 |
How the University of Sydney is Enabling the Transformation of Professional Education, Increasing Student Retention and Engagement with Immersive VR and Machine Learning: Case Study of Intelligent Virtual Simulations and Cognitive Science for Medical and Health Education
- Studies have found merely using VR/AI systems does not lead to enhanced learning in medical and health education
- Research that employs challenge-based learning (CBL) with VR/AI systems has demonstrated significant learning gains and knowledge transfer
- Key features of a new approach for designing and using intelligent virtual simulations in medical and health education
- Implications for transformative post secondary professional education
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Dr. Michael J. Jacobson
Professorial Research Fellow and Chair of Education, Sydney School of Education and Social Work | Co-Director, Learning, Cognitive, and Brain Sciences Research Group
The University of Sydney | Centre for Research on Learning and Innovation |
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17:00 |
Application of Digital Technologies in Education, Including VR and the Use of Drones to Augment Field Experiences for Students: Case Study of University of South Australia |
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Assoc. Prof. Delene Weber
Dean Academic & Program Director, School of Natural and Built Environments
University of South Australia |
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17:30 |
Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman |
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17:35 |
Champagne Networking Session With Top Educators |
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Enjoy a glass of champagne whilst networking with other like-minded individuals on topics that are of most interest to you and fellow delegates. |
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