2018 Digital Technologies Workshop Years 7-10

Dr Jason Zagami is an academic in the School of Education and Professional Studies of Griffith University on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia where he teaches and conducts research in:Innovations in educational technologies with a focus on the identification of emerging trends, educational gaming (including VR, AR and VWs), student co-creation of secondary worlds, and neural/cognitive activity measurement; andComputer Science Education (K12) with a focus on curriculum implementation approaches involving higher order thinking skill development, concept development through visualisation and manipulation (including visual programming), concept development through the use of manipulables (Robotics, Drones and IOT), and challenges for female participation in Computer Science education.Jason has many years' of experience in K-12 computer education and tertiary teacher education, has been the recipient of an Outstanding National Achievement by a Teacher and Queensland Computer Educator of the Year awards. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, past president of the Australian Council for Computers in Education (ACCE), past president of the Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education (QSITE), editor of the Australian Educational Computing (AEC) journal, and president of the Australian College of Educators (Gold Coast region).

Dr Jason Zagami

Each year Dr Zagami conducts free workshops for teachers supported by a <A HREF="https://edu.google.com/computer-science/educator-grants/#?modal_active=none" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google CS Educator PD grant</A>. 
All workshops will be held at Griffith University's Gold Coast campus in room 1.09 of the Arts and Education 1 building (G30) on Saturday afternoons from noon to 4pm.
The 2018 workshop for Primary Education Years K-4 teachers will be held from Noon to 4pm on the 1st of September at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus. This year the focus will be on robotics.
The 2018 workshop for Primary Education Years 5 & 6 teachers will be held from Noon to 4pm on the 8th of September at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus. This year the focus will be on drones.
The 2018 workshop for Secondary Education Years 7-10 teachers will be held from Noon to 4pm on the 15th of September at Griffith University, Gold Coast campus. This year the focus will be on manipulables - including Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
Registration is through Eventbrite. 
A catered light lunch (Pizza and Softdrink/Water) will be available from 11:30 am prior to the workshop.
Internet access will be available for the workshop and participants are encouraged to bring personal digital devices (Laptops/tablets).
Free event parking will be available for the workshop. Parking is not inspected on Saturdays, but free tickets are available from 3 machines on the campus, see the map for locations.
Park in the General/Casual parking areas and enter the following details into the parking machines to receive free parking. 
Enter your license plate number then Press OK Press OK again (this selects the 'Permit' option shown on screen - not the right/left arrows CC / Cash) For the 7-10 Workshop on the 15th enter in 56532 as your permit number. Press OK It will search for a permit, and then say that there is $6 parking, valid until the end of the day Choose Y/N for your receipt
Further details available on the <A HREF="https://jason.zagami.info/praxis-teaching/pd-digital-technologies" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">workshop webpage</A>.
 
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Free event parking will be available for the workshops. The <A HREF="http://ridetheg.com.au/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gold Coast Tram</A> travels to the university, several <A HREF="https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/stops/griffith-university-gold-coast-campus" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">bus lines</A>, and bike racks are available outside the building. 
What can I bring to the event?
Please bring along any technology you wish. Internet access will be available.
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
j.zagami@griffith.edu.au
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes, you may transfer attendance to a colleague.
Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?
Yes, you may transfer attendance to a colleague.

Building G30, Lecture Theatre 1.09, Griffith University

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