Speaking
2020 | The Power of Reading | The School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV): Annual Conference
Workshop title: Zombies, falling off cliffs, and much more! Story-based learning as a pedagogical approach.
Focus areas:
Story-based learning as a pedagogical approach and engagement strategy.
Real-world examples of ‘storified’ units of work from Years 7 – 9.
The science is on our side: stories literally capture our attention.
2018 | EduTECH International Congress and Expo (Future Library Congress), held at Melbourne Convention Centre
Presentation title: Robotics clubs in school libraries – How to start one, and why.
Focus areas:
Libraries and 21st Century skills development in young people.
Assumptions, prerequisites, and dispelling the myths: what it ‘really’ takes to start a youth robotics club.
2017 | EduTECH International Congress and Expo (Future Library Congress), held at Sydney Convention Centre
Workshop title: “Oculus what”? VR, AR, and school libraries that change with the times.
Focus areas:
Virtual reality and augmented reality as school library resources.
Protecting access and equity in the emerging technology landscape.
2016 | Engaging Teen Readers | The School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV): Conference held at the State Library of Victoria.
Workshop title: Access and equity for teens with reading difficulties.
Focus areas:
Free assistive technologies (websites and apps).
Alternative formats to accommodate special needs.
2015 | It’s a Digital World | The School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV): Premier Conference.
Workshop title: So many realities: augmented reality as a library resource.
Focus areas:
Libraries and 21st Century skills development in young people.
Assumptions, prerequisites, and dispelling the myths: what it ‘really’ takes to start a youth robotics club.