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VDC 2020 Teaching & Learning Conference

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Industry Engagement – Student Engagement

The 2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference will be held on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May 2020 at the popular RACV Torquay Resort on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

The 2020 VDC Teaching & Learning Conference program focuses on a topic that is consistently highlighted by the sector as challenging: Engagement. In particular; Engaging with industry and engaging with students.

This year’s Teaching & Learning Conference will delve into the fundamentals of industry and student engagement and the potential these have in ensuring currency and positively influencing the learner experience. Professionals at the forefront of industry and student engagement will be sharing their expertise in a series of keynote presentations and interactive workshops.

Conference MC - Chemène Sinson

P 2020TL Presenter Chemene Sinson 191219

Chemène Sinson, Consultant, Blackwater Projects, specialises in education, learning and performance across various educational sectors, both within Australia and internationally. She designs and facilitates accredited and non-accredited programs for diverse industries, and helps individuals build the essential skills needed to thrive in today's constantly evolving world of work.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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2019 HIGHLIGHTS

Registration $575 includes:

  • Entry to all Keynote presentations and workshops
  • Two-course dinner and entertainment on Thursday 14 May
  • Networking session including drinks on Thursday 14 May
  • Conference Program
  • Conference bag including resources and take home messages from sessions
  • All day tea/coffee
  • Morning teas, lunches and afternoon tea

*Accommodation is not included in the T&L Conference registration fee.
*Prices are inclusive of GST.

Industry Engagement

Professionals with extensive expertise will share their knowledge for successful industry engagement and explore ideas for future industry engagement practices.

Alison Wall

Manager, Industry & Capability Development,
Major Road Projects Victoria

KEYNOTE
Creating a Win-Win-Win through Genuine Engagement

DESCRIPTION
Just as everyone has a duty of care to work safely, effective industry engagement is everyone’s responsibility. It is not only up to the VET Sector to seek out industry to maintain currency or provide input into training and assessment resources; industry also has a responsibility to contribute to the content and capability of the VET.

Arun Pradhan

Learning, Performance & Innovation Strategist
learn2learn

KEYNOTE
The Future of Work is Learning

DESCRIPTION
This presentation will begin by identifying key trends in the future of work before exploring future-proofing strategies that empower people to adapt and reinvent themselves. Drawing on the latest research and industry practice, Arun will outline six key areas to achieve greater learning agility and impact for both staff and students.

Julie-Anne Sheppard

CEO, Cogito Australia

KEYNOTE
Enhancing Industry Engagement – Thinking Big and Small

DESCRIPTION
This keynote will delve into the ‘black box’ of successful industry engagement.  By effectively engaging with industry, VET providers should be able to deliver the right tools, knowledge and skills students need to perform existing and future industry roles. However, what is logical and what’s practical in terms of time and effort often do not overlap.

Martina Rienzner & Cindy Tsam

Principal Regional Advisors (PRA)
Department of Education and Training

WORKSHOP
Industry Engagement in Practice

DESCRIPTION
This practical session will explore the experiences of those in industry.  Led by industry experts, this workshop will build a shared understanding of current frameworks and explore ideas for future industry engagement practices.

Julie-Anne Sheppard

CEO Cogito Australia

WORKSHOP
Developing a Plan

DESCRIPTION
Following on from the keynote “Industry Engagement: Thinking Big and Small” this workshop will explore strategic management activities, tools and action steps required to create a meaningful industry engagement plan.

Kate Breen

Principal Regional Advisor
Department of Education and Training

WORKSHOP
Principles of Targeted Industry Engagement

DESCRIPTION
Industry engagement is more than just a tick-box requirement. When performed well, it can dynamically change the industries perception of VET graduates and the teaching and learning environment to create learners who are highly skilled and ready to engage in the workforce.

Student Engagement

Inspiring experienced educators will share their own stories and strategies to support successful learning and empower students.

Debra Parker

Workforce Development Manager,
Women’s Health Victoria

KEYNOTE
Head Heart and Hand
Values Based Learning for Gender Equality

DESCRIPTION
In this keynote, Debra will draw on her experience in leading the current Gender Equity Project for Women’s Health Victoria and the research conducted by Monash University to inform the development and delivery of the Course in Gender Equity. She will discuss the values-based learning required to influence head, heart and hands and enable gender equality in the workplace to become a reality.

Karen Dymke

Director, Thoughtful Works

KEYNOTE
The Currency of Success

DESCRIPTION
Karen will outline how to empower educators and students to identify, learn and practice these competencies for success in education, work and the community.

Bernedette Bonanno

Victoria University

WORKSHOP
The Teacher and Technology

DESCRIPTION
This interactive workshop will focus on the role you play as a teacher using technology. Through deconstructing the valuable tools and skills that teachers use, we’ll explore best practice examples and how technology can enhance the learner experience.

Jodi Rechsteiner

Victorian Teacher/Trainer of the Year 2019, GOTAFE

WORKSHOP
Your Story, My Story, Their Story

DESCRIPTION
Jodi will share from her own experiences in applying for the Victorian and Australian Training Awards and their importance in the VET sector, as well as the importance of recognising the everyday achievements of outstanding teacher/trainers.

Brooke Maxwell

TAFE Gippsland

WORKSHOP
Learning How to Learn

DESCRIPTION
This engaging and important workshop shows how everyone can be a learner, and how teachers can build student confidence through showing them how to learn.

Karen Dymke & Jenny Sesta

Thoughtful Works

WORKSHOP
Strategies for Successful Engagement

DESCRIPTION
In this interactive workshop Karen and Jenny will unpack how to identify, teach and cultivate capabilities and skills such as communication, collaboration and problem solving using different thinking tools and protocols.

Sangeeta Alex

Principal Regional Advisor
Department of Education and Training

WORKSHOP
Adapting to industry needs and new technologies

DESCRIPTION
This dynamic workshop explores how new and emerging technologies are changing the face of industry engagement and VET sector training.

Alison Wall

Manager, Industry & Capability Development,
Major Road Projects Victoria

KEYNOTE
Creating a Win-Win-Win through Genuine Engagement

DESCRIPTION
Just as everyone has a duty of care to work safely, effective industry engagement is everyone’s responsibility. It is not only up to the VET Sector to seek out industry to maintain currency or provide input into training and assessment resources; industry also has a responsibility to contribute to the content and capability of the VET.

Debra Parker

Workforce Development Manager,
Women’s Health Victoria

KEYNOTE
Head Heart and Hand
Values Based Learning for Gender Equality

DESCRIPTION
In this keynote, Debra will draw on her experience in leading the current Gender Equity Project for Women’s Health Victoria and the research conducted by Monash University to inform the development and delivery of the Course in Gender Equity. She will discuss the values-based learning required to influence head, heart and hands and enable gender equality in the workplace to become a reality.

Dinner Entertainment
Ben Price – Impersonator

Australia’s Best Impersonator, comedian Ben Price has his audiences rolling in the aisles with his spot-on impersonations of personalities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Donald Trump, Owen Wilson, Homer Simpson or Dr Phil.  Ben has performed all over the world including Australia’s Got Talent Grand Final (2011), The Today Show, and Good Morning Washington. Ben’s range of voices and characters is unmatched, and his talent will leave you awestruck and in fits of laughter. With over 200 voices, who knows who will make an appearance at the VDC 2020 Teaching and Learning Conference!

Suggested Accommodation Options:

RACV Torquay Resort
(03) 5261 1600 
Special rates for VDC Conference attendees start from $284
per night (limited rooms available).

The Peppers Sands Torquay Resort
(03) 5264 3333
From $200 per night, breakfast additional and available on request

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