Professional Learning
EdTechSA is proud to present the Thinking Spaces series of professional learning events.
The Thinking Spaces series is about considering the spaces in which we learn, be they virtual, physical or simply making space in our minds for new possibilities.
We invite you to attend any of the following events and make space in your diary for learning with us.
Thinking Spaces runs from May until September 2021.
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Thinking Spaces Series:
Changing the World One Micro:Bit at a time
About the Event
Learn how to use block coding to programme a Micro:Bit and unleash the power of possibility back into your STEM lessons.
This workshop will be a basic introduction to Micro:Bits.
Emma Fowler
Workshop – 2 September 2021
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Thebarton Community Centre,
corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade
Members FREE and Non-members $30
Emma Fowler
About the Organiser
Thinking Spaces Series:
Stage 2 Digital Technologies Information Moderation via ZOOM
About the Event
An online session for Stage 2 Digital Technologies teachers where you can share students work to get feedback from peers.
Fiona Clayton
Thursday, 16 September 2021
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Online Consultation – Webinar via Zoom
Members FREE and Non-members $30
Fiona Clayton
About the Organiser
Fiona is the Head of eLearning (R-12) at Torrens Valley Christian School where she has been for the last five years. In that time she has been responsible for the implementation of the new Australian digital technologies curriculum. More recently she has been working with the SACE Board on the implementation of the new Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies curriculum. Having come into the teaching profession after an 8 year career in programming, she comes with industry experience which has helped in the classroom to motivate and engage her students.
Term 3 Holidays Two Workshops for Students in Years 1-8
Tech Heads Kids STEM Workshop
Workshop 1
Thursday 30th September
9:30am – 1:00pm
Torrens Valley Christian School
EdTechSA Members kids: $30 per workshop
Non-Members kids: $40 per workshop
Includes Morning Tea
Workshop 2
Monday 4th October
9:30am – 1:00pm
Thebarton Community Centre
EdTechSA Members kids: $30 per workshop
Non-Members kids: $40 per workshop
Includes Morning Tea
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EdTechSA – Kids Workshops
Thursday 30th September 2021 – Torrens Valley Christian School
9:30am – 1:00pm (morning tea included)
| Times | Years 1-4 | Years 5-8 |
| 9:45am – 10am | Welcome | |
| 10am -11am | Spheros | SPIKE Primes |
| 11am – 11:15am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:15 – 12:15pm | Ozobots | Microbits |
| 12:15 – 1:00pm | Drones | |
Monday 4th October 2021
9:30am – 1:30pm (morning tea included)
| Times | Years 1-4 | Years 5-8 |
| 9:45am – 10am | Welcome | |
| 10am -11am | Makey Makey | CoSpaces/VR |
| 11am – 11:15am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:15 – 12:15pm | Ozobots | AR/Reality Composer |
| 12:15 – 1:00pm | Drones | |
About the Organisers:
Fiona Clayton
About the Organiser
Fiona is the Head of eLearning (R-12) at Torrens Valley Christian School where she has been for the last five years. In that time she has been responsible for the implementation of the new Australian digital technologies curriculum. More recently she has been working with the SACE Board on the implementation of the new Stage 1 and 2 Digital Technologies curriculum. Having come into the teaching profession after an 8 year career in programming, she comes with industry experience which has helped in the classroom to motivate and engage her students.
Emma Fowler
About the Organiser
Karen Butler
About the Organiser
Karen is an educator who has worked in primary schools for many years as a teacher and as a leader. She has worked for the Computer Science Education Research (CSER) team at Adelaide University delivering professional learning associated with the Digital Technologies subject in the Australian curriculum through the CSER MOOC. Karen is currently a Curriculum Manager for the Department of Education writing the Technologies curriculum for South Australia for years R-6. Karen is particularly interested in gender and curriculum, having completed a Masters of Education Studies in the area. She wants to empower girls and women to take their place in the growing digital economy. She is also President of the teacher association EdTechSA. She is passionate about bringing digital technologies into the everyday discourse and practice of teachers and students. She wants to demystify what is sometimes seen as specialised knowledge and excite a love of computer science for everyone.
Thinking Spaces Series:
Create a Virtual World with CoSpaces
About the Event
Have you ever wanted to create your own virtual world? All this is now possible with CoSpaces. Come and learn how to use block coding to create a virtual world.
This workshop will be a basic introduction to CoSpaces.
Emma Fowler
Workshop
EVENT POSTPONED
Thebarton Community Centre,
corner of South Road and Ashwin Parade
Members FREE and Non-members $30
Emma Fowler
About the Organiser