Digi Tech

3-5 key takeaways for attendees

·       From Consumers to Creators: Shift students from passive screen time to active production by building a professional-grade "Podcaster Program" in any school.

·       A Proven Framework: Learn how Gulgong Public School integrated podcasting and 3D printing to lead national conversations, regardless of their regional location.

·       Authentic Student Agency: Discover how real-world storytelling and influencer engagement build student confidence, literacy, and technical fluency.

·       The 3D-Podcast Ecosystem: See how physical creation (Bambu 3D printing) and digital media (videocasting) work together to support deep, multi-modal learning.

·       Scalable Tech Integration: Get a practical roadmap to implement high-impact tech programs that align with the curriculum and future-skills development.

imate education is essential as schools prepare students to understand and contribute to the transition to Net Zero. Eco Detectives Unite – The Race to Zero, launching during EdTech Week, shows how Minecraft Education can transform climate and sustainability concepts into immersive, student-driven learning experiences.

In this session, the NSW Department of Education STEM Enrichment team explores the strategic importance of Net Zero education and demonstrates how game-based learning supports systems thinking, collaboration and real-world problem solving. Participants will experience a guided tour of the Minecraft world, followed by insights from UNICEF Australia, linking climate learning to children’s rights and global citizenship.

 

Audience takeaways

•     Early access to Eco Detectives Unite – The Race to Zero in Minecraft Education, with a guided overview of how the world works and how it can be implemented in classrooms.

•     Ready-to-use classroom resources that teachers can download and use immediately, including lesson ideas, curriculum links and student activities.

•     Practical strategies for teaching Net Zero and sustainability, using immersive game-based learning to develop systems thinking, collaboration and problem-solving.

•     Connections to global citizenship and children’s rights, with ideas for empowering students to take action on climate challenges in their schools and communities.

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• Practical strategies for embedding authentic, project based digital technologies learning that extends beyond the classroom
• How industry partnerships can transform student engagement, aspiration and career awareness, particularly in regional settings
• Approaches to increasing participation and retention of girls and under represented students in STEM and digital fields
• Ways to develop student agency, critical thinking and creativity in an AI driven world
• Evidence of impact from long term, scalable school programs that connect learning with real world outcomes

This session is for educators and leaders looking to understand and discuss the complexities – and opportunities – of teaching AI concepts to students. Emphasizing a child-first approach, participants will learn how to build AI literacy while promoting creativity and critical thinking through hands-on learning.

Attendees will be inspired to empower their students to navigate the AI landscape responsibly and with curiosity. 

Boost Brain Power: Use "unplugged" coding to strengthen Executive Functions—helping students develop the planning, focus, and self-control needed for every subject.

Make Thinking Tangible: Transition from screen-based learning to physical computing to help students "materialize" abstract concepts and see how logic works in the real world.

Ignite Lifelong Passion: Start hands-on science early to build "STEM confidence" in every student, ensuring they see themselves as capable scientists before they leave primary school.

Construct Social Skills: Use physical builds and robotics to teach Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), fostering the communication, resilience, and teamwork required for the 21st-century workplace.

A narrative on empowering learners to innovate, lead and showcase their knowledge.