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EDUTECH 2017Transforming Teaching, Inspiring Learning:
Positioning technology and STEM as key drivers of attainment
Full day conference | May 25, 2017Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Register at: www.futurescotevents.com/edutech-2017 | #EduTechScot
EDUTECH 2017Transforming Teaching, Inspiring Learning:
Positioning technology and STEM as key drivers of attainment
Full day conference | May 25, 2017Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Across the day we will look at the key opportunities and challenges of digital and STEM learning in the classroom with contributions from national and international speakers at the forefront of innovation and practice.
Scotland is building an international reputation as a digital innovator and a global centre of excellence for new data-driven technologies. However, there is a gap between our abilities, our ambition and our education as the recent PISA (Programme for International Assessment) results show, pointing to a significant decline in maths and science attainment in Scottish schools. This conference will explore how educationalists can reverse this trend and equip children and young people with the confidence and skills to thrive in the digital and tech world.
The Scottish Government national strategy: ‘Enhancing Learning and Teaching Through the Use of Digital Technology’ lays out four key areas of focus over the next five years: to improve the skills and confidence of teachers using digital technology; widen access for all; placing digital technology more firmly at the heart of the curriculum and empowering leaders of change. Building on this, the forthcoming strategy on STEM Education and Training will focus on improving overall STEM skills, bridging the attainment gap in STEM and ensuring the future workforce has the specialist skills it needs to thrive.
This conference will provide practical support, inspiration and strategic discussion to enable education professionals to help children and young people fulfil their potential in a rapidly changing world, and maintain and grow Scotland’s global success.
08:30 Registration, exhibition and refreshments
09:10 Welcome and introduction by the Conference Chair
Keith Aitken, Journalist & Broadcaster
SESSION ONE
09:15 How far can you go with the right perspective? Inspiring pupils to reach for the stars
Amanda Regan, European Space Agency Earth Observation Liaison in Research and Innovation
09:40 Enhancing learning through the innovative use of technology in the classroom
Professor Judy Robertson, Chair in Digital Learning / Research Lead in Education, Teaching & Leadership, University of Edinburgh
10:00 Adopting a strategic and creative approach to digital education
Janice Feighery, Programme Director - Education & Training, Camara Ireland
10:20 Challenging the attainment gap: Helping educators improve pupil outcomes
Professor Phillip John Executive Chair, SCHOLAR Forum
10:40 Questions and discussion
10:50 Refreshments, exhibition & networking
SESSION TWO 11:10 Workshop Sessions 1
11:45 Workshop Sessions 2
12:20 Workshop Sessions 3
12:50 Lunch, exhibition and networking
SESSION THREE
13:45 Change Thinking, Change Learning: Creating a climate for positive learning
Ian Stuart, NoTosh
14:05 Recognising and rewarding best practice: The Digital Schools Awards
Lee Dunn, Lecturer in Education Studies and Technology and Degree Programme Leader for Technology Education, University of Glasgow, and Digital Schools Awards Validator
14:45 Refreshments, exhibition & networking
SESSION FOUR
15:05 Technology inside and outside the classroom
Stephen Reid, ImmersiveMinds
15:25 Panel Discussion: Tackling the Digital Divide
Chair: Amanda Regan, European Space Agency
16:00 Closing Comments from the Conference Chair
16:10 Conference closes
* Subect to change
conferenceFull day conference | May 25, 2017
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EDUTECH 2017 AGENDA*
Workshop Information
Workshop 1A Exciting Curiosity - embracing technology in the classroom
Workshop 1B STEM in Action: The 21st Century Egg Drop
Workshop 1C Online services for teachers and parents
Workshop 2A Creativity, Collaboration and Communication, preparing our students for the 21st Century
Workshop 2B STEM in Action: Creating Noisy Classrooms
Workshop 2C Education-focused solutions for 21st century learning
Workshop 3A STEM & Robots
Workshop 3B STEM in Action: Helping Students See the Light
Workshop 3C Keeping children safe online
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Why attend:...With the continued integration of technology into the school curriculum, EduTech 2017 will explore developments and the debate surrounding the use of technology in the classroom including: how to improve the skills and confidence of teachers using digital tools; latest developments in classroom resources and assessment tools; how we widen access to technology, address the attainment gap and more effectively position digital tools at the centre of the curriculum, empowering learners and creating tomorrow’s leaders of change.
Who should attend?• Head teachers and deputy head teachers• School Business Managers• Curriculum Managers• Heads of eLearning• School Heads of IT• Local Authority Education Managers• Further and Higher Education Representatives • Union representatives• Business representatives
EDUTECH 2017
AMANDA REGAN Engineer, European Space Agency, Earth Observation Future Missions, European Space Agency
PROF. JUDY ROBERTSON Chair in Digital Learning / Research Lead in Education, Teaching and Leadership / The University of Edinburgh
JANICE FEIGHERY Programme Director / Education & Training / Camara Ireland
PHILLIP JOHN BSC, PHD, DSC Executive Chair, SCHOLAR Forum / Professor of Chemistry and former Senior Dean at Heriot-Watt University
IAN STUART NoTosh
LEE DUNN Lecturer in Education Studies and Technology, University of Glasgow
SAM HOWARD UK Regional Sales & Technical Solutions Specialist, Lightspeed Systems
Speakers include:
Chair: KEITH AITKEN Journalist & broadcaster
Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
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TESTIMONIALS
EduTech was one of the best run conferences I have attended. The sessions started on time. The audience was directed to the correct venues. The speakers were well prepped for their presentation. The moderators
were well informed on what they must do. Everything was very well handled. Keep up the good work
Laurie Butgereit, Dr Math, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
I did thoroughly enjoy the day – it was such a positive experience and I was very impressed by the organisation of the whole event. There’s been
quite a lot of social media following the event from delegates interested in what we are doing at Middleton Park – which has been lovely
Jenny Watson, Head Teacher, Middleton Park School
I received a very warm welcome from everyone I spoke to and had great conversations throughout the day. It was particularly interesting to see
that the challenges and opportunities in EduTech are universal. I hope the digital strategy will be a great catalyst, as it has been in Ireland
Janice Feighery, Programme Director - Education & Training, Camara Ireland
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