iOnTheFuture5 'Into The Deep' is scheduled for Sat August 25th 2018. Participants will be inspired with keynotes and presentations from Larry Rosenstock, Mark Scott, Libby Woodfin, Cindi Gueswel, Michelle Navarre and Michael Priddis.

These incredible educators and leaders at the forefront of Deeper Learning and Industry Innovation together form what is arguably among the best lineups of any education event in Australia in 2018.

Is this the standout opportunity to develop your knowledge of Deeper Learning in Australia in 2018?

pg7 of the report states .... 'A study by the American Institutes for Research found that students attending a network of schools focused on deeper understanding of academic content and applying that understanding to novel problems and situations (known as ‘Deeper Learning’) had better outcomes in PISA, were more likely to graduate from high school on time and enrol in higher education (Bitter et al 2015).'

What is Deeper Learning?

Deeper Learning is the pedagogy driving effective Future Focused Learning. While technology and flexible learning spaces can act as tools to enhance FFL, it is the pedagogy - the design of learning that we must focus most of our attention on.

Deeper Learning experiences assist learners to develop skills in the six competency areas listed below. Deeper Learning involves the transfer of knowledge and skills from one situation/ context and apply it to another.

Deeper Learning competencies:

• Content Mastery
• Effective communication
• Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Self Directed Learning
• Academic Mindset

Deep not shallow.

The 10 US Deeper Learning Networks ....

• High Tech High
• New Tech Network
• Expeditionary Learning
• Envision Schools
• Internationals Network for Public Schools
• New Visions for Public Schools
• ConnectEd / Linked Learning
• Edvisions
• New Picture Learning
• Asia Society International Studies Schools Network

Keynote Speaker 1.

Larry Rosenstock CEO HTH

Larry Rosenstock, J.D., M.Ed, L.H.D, is President of the HTH Graduate School of Education as well as a core faculty member. He is also CEO and founding principal of High Tech High, a network of twelve K-12 public charter schools in California.

Larry taught carpentry in urban high schools in Boston and Cambridge and was principal of the Rindge School of Technical Arts, and of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

A member of the Massachusetts and U.S. Supreme Court Bars, he served as an attorney at the Harvard Center for Law and Education, and served as lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley School of Education.

Larry directed the federal New Urban High School Project, and was president of the Price Charitable Fund. He is a winner of the Ford Foundation Innovations in State and Local Government Award, an Ashoka Fellow, and recipient of the McGraw Prize in Education.

Larry is without doubt one of the world’s great educational leaders and a founding driving force of Deeper Learning in the US; providing inspiration and practical thinking for how we can help our kids own and develop purpose for learning to go deep.

Keynote Speaker 2.

Mark Scott Secretary, NSW Department of Education

Mark Scott AO is the Secretary of the NSW Department of Education and has a distinguished record in public service, education and the media. The department is the largest education system in Australia, operating 2,200 public schools for almost 800,000 students.

Mark’s career began as a teacher in Sydney. He built on his interest in education with senior policy and leadership positions with two NSW education ministers, Terry Metherell and Virginia Chadwick.

Mark held a number of senior editorial roles at Fairfax, including Education Editor of The Sydney Morning Herald and Editor-in-Chief of metropolitan, regional and community newspapers.

From 2006 to 2016, Mark was Managing Director of the ABC and led the organisation’s transformation to be a public broadcaster in the digital era. Over that time, the ABC created new services like iview, News 24, ABC3 and digital radio; and expanded online and mobile services, such as podcasting and ABC News online.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education and a Master of Arts from the University of Sydney; and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University.

Mark was named an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2011. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Sydney, University of NSW and University of Technology Sydney.

'....as we know, there is no other profession that needs to have its eyes more fixed on the future than education.' Mark Scott.

Keynote Speaker 3.

Libby Woodfin - Director Publications EL

A link through to the EL website. Set aside 12 months to visit all resources.

This hour long radio documentary provides important insight into the history - the depth - of the work at EL. A remarkable insight.

Ron Berger introduction to 'Leaders of Their Own Learning' - coauthored by Libby Woodfin

Ron Berger introduction to 'Learning That Lasts' - coauthored by Libby Woodfin

Libby Woodfin started her career as a fifth and sixth grade teacher at the original lab school for the Responsive Classroom in Greenfield Massachusetts, and went on later to become a counselor at a large comprehensive high school. Libby joined EL Education in 2007 and has written articles, chapters and books about important issues in education.

Libby has co-authored several books with Ron Berger including ‘Learning that Lasts; Engaging and Empowering Students with Deeper Instruction’, ‘Leaders of Their Own Learning; Transforming Schools through Student Engaged Assessment.’

Libby has also authored ‘Transformational Literacy; Making The Common Core Shift with Work that Matters’, ‘Management In the Active Classroom’ and ‘Familiar Ground; Traditions that Build School Community.’

Libby was named as the recipient of The Brooks Thomas award in 2014. This award was established in 2010 by the EL Board of Directors to honor staff excellence. Libby was recognized for exemplifying the qualities and character of EL’s founding trustees and illustrating the organization’s commitment to serve as “crew, not passengers.”

Cyndi Gueswel is now an independent International Education and Leadership Consultant

Cyndi lives in Loveland, Colorado, USA and has been involved in education for 30 years.

For the first 15 years of her career, Cyndi was a teacher of students ranging from ages 11-15. Though Cyndi primarily taught English Language Arts, she also taught some Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Leadership courses too. Cyndi also worked as a Library Media Specialist and Instructional Coach in these years.

In the second half of her career, Cyndi worked with EL Education, a progressive non-profit organization serving schools across the U.S. who are interested in broadening the definition of achievement to include character and the creation of high-quality work, as well as academics.

EL Education's work centres on a project-based learning model that is part of the Deeper Learning movement.

Cyndi has played many different roles in EL, including overseeing the professional learning and resources of the entire organisation across the country. Cyndi's greatest area of passion is inspiring students to be leaders of their own learning.

Cyndi played a significant role in developing EL’s materials and professional learning in this realm. Cyndi brings an in-depth knowledge of teaching, learning, and human development to her work. Most recently, Cyndi served as an executive leader at EL Education.

At EL Education Cyndi led the professional development arm of the organization and supported educators and organizational leaders across all EL schools across the country. Also in this role Cyndi was the organiser of the annual 1200 strong internationally renowned EL National Conference.

Cyndi believes that people want to collaborate with others who are not just knowledgeable, but who also move through the world with presence and integrity while they create work that sings of quality.

Cyndi was a driving force behind EL Education's 'Leaders of Their Own Learning' and recently led the publication of EL Education's brand new publication 'There Is More in Us Than We Know.'

Cyndi lives in Loveland, Colorado USA with her husband, Bruce, and their two terriers. When not immersed in learning with others, Cyndi can be found in a yoga studio, boating, trekking about in nature, deep in a good book, or cooking up something new in the kitchen while listening to a wide range of eclectic music.

Michelle Navarre, Head of School, is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of Polaris Charter Academy’s teachers and teaching assistants; she oversees the design of curriculum, manages school discipline, and collaborates with parents to help foster their children’s learning and development.

In 2017 Michelle was named as the recipient of the The Silverberg Leadership Award, created by EL Education Board Member Irwin Silverberg. This award given to an exemplary EL school leader who has raised student achievement through deep implementation of EL Education practices. Michelle received her award in front of 1200 colleagues from the 150+ EL schools from across the US in October at the EL National Conference.

After working in a museum and an art gallery in Chicago, she began her path to teaching through the alternative certification program of Teachers for Chicago (1999). Before founding Polaris Charter Academy with her colleagues Ms. Kwock and Mr. Vivit, Ms. Navarre taught fifth grade for seven years at Harold Washington Elementary School, a Chicago Public School on the city’s South Side. In 2003, she received National Board Certification as a middle childhood generalist, and she participated in the New Leaders for New Schools program, a national principal preparation program (2006 –2007).

Ms. Navarre is a recipient of the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching (2005) and was a four-year Rochelle Lee Teacher Award recipient (2000 –2004). Serving as both a program participant and volunteer for over nine years, Ms. Navarre is actively involved with Boundless Readers (formerly Rochelle Lee Fund), a collaborative peer network and literacy organization for urban educators that promotes lifelong readers.

Committed to fostering new educators, she has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in the School of Education at Roosevelt University. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Columbia College Chicago, Ms. Navarre received two master’s degrees, one from Roosevelt University in Elementary Education and one from National Louis University in Administration and Supervision. Ms. Navarre has boundless love for her two children as well as her niece and two nephews.

She is passionate about reading, woodworking, and Nina Simone, and she loves to sing along to musicals, especially Audrey Hepburn’s My Fair Lady.

Polaris Peacekeepers of Chicago Project

Michael is CEO of Faethm, an R&D firm that helps companies and governments to prosper from emerging technologies, particularly AI, robotics and advanced materials.

Faethm builds applications of new technologies in collaboration with R&D labs and industry partners, and develops strategic and policy responses to navigate the economic and social implications of technology-driven change.

Examples include Tandem, a product to help navigate the automation of work, and R&D programmes underway that are developing breakthrough technologies for cancer diagnosis, surgery, and energy production.

Michael founded Faethm in early 2016, before which he was a Partner at The Boston Consulting Group and founding Managing Director, Asia of BCG’s innovation and product development practice, Digital Ventures. Michael led the set-up and scaling of BCG DV across Asia as a member of the Global Executive Team, as well as building disruptive new products and businesses for clients across the region.

Before joining BCG Michael founded and was CEO of S&C, an award-winning product design and development company, which was the 19th fastest growing company in Australia in 2012, shortly before it was acquired by BCG.

'The timeframe for AI and Automation is now ....' Michael Priddis

Conference Location

Banora Point High School / Centaur Public School Twin Sites

Two schools adjacent = Two halls = twin keynote spaces and dozens of workshop spaces. Holding the event on-site in a NSW Public School keeps your ticket cost down and our collective focus grounded.

Participants staying at Salt Village Friday night will be provided free transport to and from conference.

Accommodation / Transport

Need accommodation? Look no further than Salt Village Resorts. Free buses will pick you up from the resort and deliver you to and from the conference on the Saturday. A full range of restaurants await your Friday and Saturday evening.

Free Airport Transfers for groups of 5 or more

School groups of 5 or more flying into GC Airport- we will provide free buses from the airport to Salt Village on Friday evening from 4pm - 9pm and return to GC Airport Sunday morning.

You've made the effort to be with us; let us help you.

Why not fly in (GC Airport) Friday evening after work?

With the event scheduled for a Saturday, there are ...

...no casual supply costs for schools hurting the bottom line.

Local North Coast schools - why not bring forward a School Development Day and bring a whole staff of 25 for less than $9k or 50 for $18k?

What a great way to deploy RAM funds to empower learners at your school...... your teachers face to face with the best of the best.

Salt Village Resorts, Kingscliff