Previously known as CS4HS
The Google Educator Conference is back for 2023!
The Google Educator Conference is designed for digital technology teachers—training them in STEM subjects and creative ways to present these in New Zealand classrooms.
The purpose of the conference is to upskill all our valuable educators such as primary, intermediate, high school by presenting ideas to engage students with new technologies so they can be better equipped for the needs of twenty-first century learning.
Teachers will be equipped with the ability to tap into the creativity and enthusiasm that many students have for technology. And they’ll be exposed to exciting ways of presenting these technologies and master new skills that can directly shape the future of computer science in their classrooms.
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The conference takes place on November 17th from 8am to 6pm.
The November workshop is being held at Google Wynyard Central, Auckland.
All teachers and educators, including pre-service teachers.
Together with strategic insights practice Canvas8 and global non-profit American Institutes for Research, Google for Education conducted interviews with 94 educational experts across 24 countries to compile the future of education report.
As educators work to equip students with the skills and mindsets they’ll need to navigate massive change, the experts we interviewed discussed how and why they’re rethinking the role of education.
Find out how recent technological advances are evolving how we think about teaching and learning from a one-to-many model to a more personal approach to learning and the tools that can support this.
Want to wow your kids or become the coolest teacher in school? Join us for an extraordinary experience as we introduce you to our Quiver App and Education Dashboard. Quiver, launched in 2013, was the world's first Augmented Reality colouring app, downloaded by over 25 Million users in 150+ countries and delivers engaging and magical experiences for all. Quiver is a one-stop shop for Augmented Reality education content and lesson plans for Pre K to Year 9 and beyond.
Highlights:
The demo will cover:-
Exclusive Benefits for Registered Educators:-
In this workshop steve will introduce some tools to use in the classroom to help with the Digital technology curriculum.
Tools to create digital outcomes and promote computational thinking.
Are you ready to step into the future of technology? Welcome to "ImmerseHer: Virtual Reality," where you'll embark on an exciting journey into the world of virtual reality (VR).
This workshop is led by Daniel and Lesieli Oliver, founders of Lālanga, current Technology teachers themselves, holding a passion for education and technology.
What to Expect:
Hands-On Experience: Dive into the world of virtual reality by exploring various VR applications.
Grow in your Capability: This workshop is your chance to expand your technological skills and understanding. Daniel and Lesieli will share their wealth of knowledge to empower you with the tools you need to thrive in the tech-driven future.
Discover Your Place in VR: Ever wondered where you fit in the future of virtual reality? This workshop provides insights into the vast possibilities and career paths within the VR industry. You'll gain a clearer understanding of how you can contribute to shaping the future.
Join Daniel and Lesieli Oliver at "ImmerseHer: Virtual Reality Workshop" and prepare to be amazed by the endless potential of VR technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future, this workshop is your gateway to the exciting world of virtual reality.
Join us in exploring the practical side of disrupted learning in our upcoming workshop. Using Spotswood College as an exemplary case, we'll explore the nuanced art of fostering student engagement and inquiry-based learning methodologies.
Dive into the insights behind the Superstar Game of Design Thinking, a tool that encourages creative exploration and critical thinking in students. Through practical examples, understand how this approach is reshaping education at Spotswood College and beyond.
Gain valuable insights into personalised learning approaches tailored to individual student needs, strengths, and passions. Discover how Spotswood College's innovative practices can be adapted to create a purpose-driven and student-centered learning environment in any educational setting.
This workshop is your gateway to understanding the evolving landscape of education and harnessing the potential of disrupted learning for meaningful student development."
Generative AI Technical Workshop
● Hands-on labs with technical guidance using our Cloud Skills boost online environment
● Step-by-step guide on building Generative search and discovery tools
We will go through the basics of generative model design, classification, extraction, summarization and everyone's hot topic, prompt engineering!
Attendees will leave having built a fully functional conversational search agent.
Teach the basics of programming while creating interactive procedural art. p5.js is a JavaScript library for creative coding, with a focus on making coding accessible and inclusive for educators artists, designers, and programming beginners! p5.js is free, open-source and browser based - you can start using it in your classroom today.
Technology is a creative pursuit. How do we as educators provide our students with engaging content that motivates the learning of Computational Thinking? In this session Alex will focus on how to cover the basics of programming in JavaScript while giving students artistic and creative freedom to express their ideas. We will explore the long tradition of generative art and approaches to blend in Digital Technologies into other subject areas.
We will explore strategies that students (and teachers) can use to successfully debug their code including how to use Chat GPT whilst ensuring authenticity. Participants are encouraged to bring their devices and broken code that needs debugging. The strategies shared are based on Python / php but will work with any language.
Cyber security is an important area for both kaiako and ākonga across Aotearoa. In this workshop, participants will hear about the impact of cyber security breaches and exciting career pathways in Cyber Security from industry experts. They will learn how to utilise the free Cyber Skills Aotearoa online and unplugged activities to teach cyber security concepts in their classrooms.
The Cyber Skills Aotearoa content encourages learner agency as students engage with learning cyber security concepts through assuming the role of an ethical (white hat) hacker to sleuth the answers to problems. The programme is designed to enable ākonga to navigate the online world with confidence.
The workshop will cover teaching the following topics in the classroom:
All content is available in both English and te reo Māori and is aligned to the Hangarau wāhanga ako and Technology learning areas. Content addresses achievement objectives and progress outcomes in the Nature of Technology, Whakaaro Rorohiko, Computational Thinking, Tangata me te Rorohiko and Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes strands.
We would like to share some resources from the event on behalf of our amazing speakers, demo and workshop facilitators.
Google for Education, NZ Program Manager
Steve has been a High School Social Studies and Geography teacher for the last 16 years in New Zealand since returning from teaching in London for 2 years. Steve worked to bring Google for Education to his school and along with a colleague trained the staff in the use of Google for education. Over 8 years, Steve passionately promoted Google Tools through workshops across New Zealand. He's Level 1 and 2 Certified Educator & Trainer, attended the 2019 Sydney Innovator Academy, and is part of the Google Earth Education Experts Group. He is now at Google's Auckland office as NZ Lead for Google for Education, aiming to empower NZ educator communities, support partners, and bring more "Google goodness" to education in NZ.
Claire is currently a teacher at the innovative Spotswood College in New Plymouth. With a focus on teaching 21st-century skills, Claire's background lies in textiles technology and her teaching experience spans from year 1 to year 10. Over the past 8 years, she has expanded her knowledge to encompass various areas of the Technology Curriculum, ranging from cooking to coding and laser cutting. As an Inquiry Specialist teacher, Claire integrates the Design Thinking process into her lessons. In 2023, she took on the role of council member at TENZ and made significant contributions to their recent conference.
Lesieli, a proud Tongan, founder and Chief visionary officer of Lālanga, Lālanga dedicated to championing Maori-Pasifika student success. It empowers educators, school leaders with innovative mentoring programs, products like the Lālanga ToolBox, and tech solutions.
Lesieli recently completed her Masters Research, focusing on digital solutions to improve the success of Maori-Pasifika students, addressing issues such as truancy, wellbeing, and academic challenges. Lālanga ToolBox, currently being used by 2,000 primary students in Auckland decile one schools. She received the University of Auckland 2023, 40 under 40 Alumni Inspiring leaders award and has launched a charity to empower Pasifika students and families through education.
Education Ambassador, QuiverVision
Mehwish Hasan, a devoted educator, and the Computer Science Curriculum Leader at ACG Sunderland in Auckland is on a mission to bring excitement to the students' learning experiences. With a background in telecommunications engineering, Mehwish's unique perspective has led her to become New Zealand's inaugural QuiverVision Ambassador. This distinctive role empowers her to weave technology into education truly remarkably. Through the Quiver App, students can transform static, coloured images into dynamic, interactive marvels through augmented reality. This ingenious approach sparks creativity and guarantees that learning remains engaging and enjoyable.
Introduction to Augment Reality Workshop Lead
Nils has been the CEO of QuiverVision since 2014, who brings a wealth of experience with a background in commerce and law. With an LLB (first class hons.) and a Commerce Degree (economics major), he honed his skills during six years at some of New Zealand's leading law firms before embarking on his journey with QuiverVision.
Nils is the driving force behind the company's success and sets the course for its strategic direction. He also oversees the domains of finance and business management, ensuring the organisation operates at its peak potential. Nils is excited to see schools adopting technology that enhances the learning experience for both students and educators alike.
Introduction to Augmented Reality Workshop Lead
Nischay is an experienced consultant in the tech sector. He has played a pivotal role in optimising operations & aligning strategies with QuiverVision's goals & objectives.
Nischay led the launch of a new interactive EdTech product at QuiverVision to enable engaging learning experience, benefitting over 35,000+ teachers & 100,000+ students worldwide within the first year of rollout. He spearheads the expansion of our educational & curriculum-aligned content at Quiver. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering (1st-class hons.) at the University of Auckland. He is a research intern at Empathic Computing Lab (Auckland Bioengineering Institute) working on a project involving Virtual Reality, Biofeedback & Empathy.
Google for Education, NZ Program Manager
Steve has been a High School Social Studies and Geography teacher for the last 16 years in New Zealand since returning from teaching in London for 2 years. Steve worked to bring Google for Education to his school and along with a colleague trained the staff in the use of Google for education. Over 8 years, Steve passionately promoted Google Tools through workshops across New Zealand. He's Level 1 and 2 Certified Educator & Trainer, attended the 2019 Sydney Innovator Academy, and is part of the Google Earth Education Experts Group. He is now at Google's Auckland office as NZ Lead for Google for Education, aiming to empower NZ educator communities, support partners, and bring more "Google goodness" to education in NZ.
Head of Digital Technology Kerikeri High School
Alex is a Teacher, Musician, and Programming Enthusiast, leads Kerikeri High School's Digital Tech department for 4 years. Now, he's taking his talents to Rototuna Junior High School in Waikato. Alex combines code and creativity to craft generative art and music, even exploring the synergy between Digital Tech and other subjects. With a Bachelors in Music and experience as a Lecturer and Programme Administrator at Massey and Victoria University, his global performances include Singapore, Korea, China, Indonesia, Australia, and Antarctica. Alex relishes the switch to Digital Tech, making technology a canvas for creativity.
Customer Engineering, Google Cloud NZ
Christopher is the engineering lead for Google Cloud’s digital native customers. He’s closely involved with NZ businesses creating a pathway for their journey to Cloud and AI, his work being showcased across industries and the globe.
Christopher is also a facilitator in the Google Innovation Labs team that brings concepts to life using a methodology heavily focused on customer empathy. His work here involves joining the best of Google tech with market shaping concepts to move the needle on an organization's innovation journey.
Digital Technologies Teacher, Massey High School
Jennifer currently teaches Digital Technology at Massey High School where she pushes, prods, cajoles and otherwise encourages her students (from year 9 to year 13) to become effective programmers and designers. Over the years Jennifer has contributed resources for teaching web design, databases (php / sql) and programming to TKI. She also administers the Usability / Heuristics Fails (and Successes) Facebook group where teachers and their students are encouraged to post examples of good and bad usability.
Lead Educator Grok Academy
Julie, with over 30 years in Digital Technologies education, passionately inspires students to pursue careers in the field. She co-developed New Zealand's Digital Technologies curriculum, excelling in standards writing, leading assessment panels, and resource creation. Julie supports teachers through workshops and leadership roles, including DTTA's President. She's a curriculum lecturer at the University of Otago's Masters of Education Programme and earned the Ali Chivers Teacher of Influence Award and TENZ award for Subject Leadership in Technology Education, solidifying her as a luminary in the field.
Education Strategist at Cyclone Computers
Aaron has over 30 years of IT experience in diverse markets such as market research, freight, aviation, special education and disability. The last six and and half years have been in education, as the IT and Digital Learning Manager for a global school and more recently as the education strategist at Cyclone Computers. In this role Aaron works with kura across the motu to maximise the use of technology in the classroom to improve learning outcomes for all learners. He is also constantly looking at ways to address digital equity challenges schools face.
Founder of Pacific Kids' Learning
Evo Leota-Tupou, an entrepreneur, mother of five, founder of Pacific Kids' Learning in Ōtara. Evo actively engages in the EdTech community, focusing on Digital Learning and STEAM. She serves Executive Council of EdTechNZ and a member of Tech Women NZ. Evo is a representative on the Pacific Advisory Panel for Auckland Council and contributes to the National AI and Algorithm Expert Advisory Group for Te Whatu Ora. She advocates for neurodiverse learners and children with disabilities.
Before returning to Auckland, Evo was in South Korea, she witnessed educational inequities and technological advancements in classes. Her mission is to build positive community outcomes for children, and linking early education to future opportunities.
President, Digital Technologies Teachers Aotearoa
Malcolm has had 23 years of experience teaching Computing and Digital Technologies, 15 of which has been within NZ. He is happy to be known for being an 'early adopter' of all things related to education. Malcolm's journey in Aotearoa started off as Head of Digital Technologies at Secondary level teaching up to NCEA Level 3. This then led to gaining a position as the Edtech Educator at The Mind Lab in Wellington. This is where he further developed his passion for tinkering and trying new ideas out with coding and electronic peripherals in DigiTech. Malcolm is currently working at Kōwhai Intermediate School in Auckland where he has been the Specialist Digital Technologies teacher for the last five years.
Founder and Director of Tōnui Collab
Shanon O'Connor (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu) is the Founder and Director of Tōnui Collab, a kaupapa Māori driven STEMM learning provider, creating opportunities for rangatahi in te Tairāwhiti to explore the diversity and intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Mātauranga Māori so that the potential of rangatahi Māori to be STEMM leaders and innovators can be realised. Shanon is a founding board member of Te Matarau, the Māori Tech Association and also is a Council Member for EdTech NZ.
Project Manager at University of Canterbury - CSER
Tracy Henderson is experienced at leading Digital Technologies in the primary to pre-NCEA area. She has led numerous successful “seed” projects to refine and learn how best to support teachers and school leaders to be empowered to teach and lead Digital Technologies in their schools and Communities of Learning / Kāhui Ako. She volunteers as secretary of the Digital Technologies Teachers Aotearoa (DTTA) subject association where she enjoys facilitating and implementing plans that support all teachers in Aotearoa. Her role at UC Computer Science Education Research Group (the “Department of Fun Stuff”) focuses on carving new pathways and opportunities to empower teachers.
Google supports all Kiwis towards a digital future. Google New Zealand started with just one person in 2007 and has grown to around 50 people now based in Auckland and Wellington. The team works to help Kiwis find new ways to collaborate, reach audiences and get things done. Google is committed to helping all Kiwis with the digital knowledge and capabilities they need now and in the future.
Want to wow your kids or become the coolest teacher in school? Join us for an extraordinary experience as we introduce you to our Quiver App and Education Dashboard. Quiver, launched in 2013, was the world's first Augmented Reality colouring app, downloaded by over 25 Million users in 150+ countries and delivers engaging and magical experiences for all. Quiver is a one-stop shop for Augmented Reality education content and lesson plans for Pre K to Year 9 and beyond.
Technology Education New Zealand (TENZ) is a non profit professional, collaborative association, promoting and supporting all levels of technology education in Aotearoa New Zealand. TENZ is organised by teachers for teachers and our aim is to enhance the learning and teaching of technology by creating a well informed, well connected, supportive, and sustainable professional community that has a strong voice and provides effective advocacy for technology education.
Technology is playing a crucial role in the modern learning environment. It’s opening new opportunities for students, and improving processes all round. But staying ahead can take up precious time and resources.
That’s where the specialist expertise of Cyclone’s school IT services comes in. We have decades of experience working with New Zealand education providers and the MOE.
We help schools build technology infrastructure that moves with the times, delivers learning content across devices and protects everyone from security threats.
We also provide training that empowers your staff and students, and back that up with dedicated school IT support services. . All delivered with a Kiwi can-do attitude, and a careful eye on the budget.
Senior Future Student Advisor
After completing a B.A. (Hons) in Screen and Media, Dan has worked as a freelance videographer and visual artist; he has immense passion for the creative industries.
This enthusiasm transcends into his role as Course and Careers Advisor at MDS by encouraging the exceptional talent coming into the school and helping direct students into the amazing opportunities we have to offer.
AUT City Campus is in the heart of Auckland and is surrounded by bus stops and is also close to motorway entry/exits. You can easily commute to AUT through Auckland Public Transport.
Because of the high demand for parking in the central city, AUT can’t provide on-site parking for city-based students or event attendees during the day. It’s a good idea to consider other transport options, like public transport or carpooling. You can park off street (pay and display) or at the nearest Wilson Parking.
AUT is the University for the Changing World. Established in 2001, it’s young, vibrant and future focused offering outstanding opportunities for development and innovation.
We are in QS’s top 3% of rankings and feature in the Times Higher Education (THE) Top 150 universities under 50 years old. In 2016 THE also named AUT as the 19th most international university in the world.There are five faculties at AUT: Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, Faculty of Culture and Society; Faculty of Business, Economics and Law; Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, and Te Ara Poutama – Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Development.
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mahsa.mohaghegh@aut.ac.nzPhone:
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