Grok Academy Partner Conference

Grok Academy is excited to present at EduTECH again in 2024 - for the first time as a Diamond Sponsor.
 
Join us at our booth for engaging professional learning sessions led by Grok’s curriculum experts, and featuring valuable resources for classroom integration.
 
As well as our specialist educators, our experienced customer team will also be on hand to walk you through using Grok’s platform, signing up your students, assigning courses and levels, and equipping you to make the most of our online resources in your classroom.
 
You can also see our CEO, Dr. James Curran presenting a keynote on the mainstage, and a sneak preview of what Grok is up to next.
 

Grok Academy, Tuesday 13 August 2024

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
11:45

Unpacking Digital Technologies Curriculum version 9

Writing a curriculum is a delicate balance between clarity and overwhelming detail. Do you ever wish you could get inside the mind of the writers of the curriculum and find out what they really meant? One of Grok Academy's most requested resources is here! Join Grok Academy as they present the NEW Unpacking the Digital Technologies Curriculum, revised for Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
12:15

Creating Digitally Capable Schools

In our digital age, where digital technologies are ubiquitous, there are still many opportunities to improve the effectiveness of their use in education. It is crucial that all schools can confidently measure the digital capabilities of their students and staff and understand how to progress in their digital transformation journey. In this session, Grok Academy will demonstrate their new framework and evidence-based, easy-to-use self-paced evaluation tool, fit for the Australian education system, which meets these two purposes.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
12:45

Cyber security essentials for the modern classroom

Are you wondering how to teach the new Digital Technologies sub-strand Privacy and Security along with Digital Safety and wellbeing? Join Grok Academy to uncover the mysteries of engaging students with cyber security in the classroom. Explore our fun and practical activities to prepare your students with essential skills to be cyber aware and protect themselves online. 

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
13:15

Differentiating Digital Technologies with AI

Delve into innovative strategies to leverage AI for personalised learning experiences, catering to the diverse needs and interests of students in Australian classrooms. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, this talk will demonstrate how AI can support differentiated instruction, enabling educators to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all students. Discover practical applications, real-world examples, and the future of AI-driven education in Australia.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
13:45

Getting started with Grok

You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts, content and skills of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as privacy and security, programming and more!

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
14:15

Strategies to teach coding effectively: Using pedagogy to inform your practice

Grok Academy invites teachers to explore the impact of programming pedagogies on classroom outcomes. Discover how applying reseach-backed pedagogical principles to Digital Technologies can improve the way that you implement coding in the classroom. You will gain practical insights and ideas for teaching programming, which can be used to better structure your lessons. Whether you are new to teaching Digital Technologies, or an experienced teacher in this area, there will be some new and impactful strategies for you to learn about in this talk.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
14:45

Data decoded: From bits and bytes to bright ideas in the Digital Technologies curriculum

Understanding how to leverage data to solve problems has become a highly sought-after skill in society. So, where should we begin in our teaching? Come along for a ride into the land of data, as we unpack the Digital Technologies concepts of Data Representation (F-10), Data Acquisition (7-10) and Data Interpretation (7-10). You will gain an understanding of the requirements of Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies version 9 and find some teaching ideas and resources to help you in your implementation.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
15:15

Making Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy accessible for young learners

Teaching Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy in a primary years classroom doesn't need to be a challenge! Join Grok Academy as we explore what this could look like in your classroom, including where to start, how to integrate across other subject areas and the important differences between the two concepts. Leave inspired with ideas to use in your classroom straight away. 

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
15:45

Design thinking: Connecting curriculum silos

Cross-curricular links can enable students to transfer knowledge and skills between learning areas, increasing student engagement and conceptual understandings. Unfortunately, significant barriers exist to cross-curricular learning within traditional educational systems, particularly the secondary sector. This session will help participants gain an understanding of both the potential advantages and barriers to implementing rich cross-curricular learning and how Design Thinking can be used to cross the divide! 

last published: 26/Jul/24 05:05

Grok Academy, Wednesday 14 August 2024

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
09:00

Unpacking Digital Technologies Curriculum version 9

Writing a curriculum is a delicate balance between clarity and overwhelming detail. Do you ever wish you could get inside the mind of the writers of the curriculum and find out what they really meant? One of Grok Academy's most requested resources is here! Join Grok Academy as they present the NEW Unpacking the Digital Technologies Curriculum, revised for Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.

James Curran
Grok Academy
09:30

Future Fixers: The innovation journey

Future Fixers is a new reality TV show where Aussie kids create technological solutions to problem areas, with themes including living longer, travel, cyber security, and love. Join Dr James Curran, one of the Future Fixers judges and author of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies about how you can use Future Fixers to inspire your students to create their preferred futures.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
10:00

Future Fixers – The innovation journey In-Depth

Bring Future Fixers into your classroom! Grab behind the scenes insights and a teaser of resources that will be available for the show, to help your students become Future Fixers.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
10:30

Cyber security essentials for the modern classroom

Are you wondering how to teach the new Digital Technologies sub-strand Privacy and Security along with Digital Safety and wellbeing? Join Grok Academy to uncover the mysteries of engaging students with cyber security in the classroom. Explore our fun and practical activities to prepare your students with essential skills to be cyber aware and protect themselves online. 

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
11:00

Getting started with Grok

You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts, content and skills of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as privacy and security, programming and more!

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
11:30

Creating Digitally Capable Schools

In our digital age, where digital technologies are ubiquitous, there are still many opportunities to improve the effectiveness of their use in education. It is crucial that all schools can confidently measure the digital capabilities of their students and staff and understand how to progress in their digital transformation journey. In this session, Grok Academy will demonstrate their new framework and evidence-based, easy-to-use self-paced evaluation tool, fit for the Australian education system, which meets these two purposes.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
12:00

Differentiating Digital Technologies with AI

Delve into innovative strategies to leverage AI for personalised learning experiences, catering to the diverse needs and interests of students in Australian classrooms. Aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies, this talk will demonstrate how AI can support differentiated instruction, enabling educators to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all students. Discover practical applications, real-world examples, and the future of AI-driven education in Australia.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
12:30

Unpacking Digital Technologies Curriculum version 9

Writing a curriculum is a delicate balance between clarity and overwhelming detail. Do you ever wish you could get inside the mind of the writers of the curriculum and find out what they really meant? One of Grok Academy's most requested resources is here! Join Grok Academy as they present the NEW Unpacking the Digital Technologies Curriculum, revised for Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
13:00

Making Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy accessible for young learners

Teaching Digital Technologies and Digital Literacy in a primary years classroom doesn't need to be a challenge! Join Grok Academy as we explore what this could look like in your classroom, including where to start, how to integrate across other subject areas and the important differences between the two concepts. Leave inspired with ideas to use in your classroom straight away. 

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
13:30

Cyber security essentials for the modern classroom

Are you wondering how to teach the new Digital Technologies sub-strand Privacy and Security along with Digital Safety and wellbeing? Join Grok Academy to uncover the mysteries of engaging students with cyber security in the classroom. Explore our fun and practical activities to prepare your students with essential skills to be cyber aware and protect themselves online. 

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
14:00

Strategies to teach coding effectively: Using pedagogy to inform your practice

Grok Academy invites teachers to explore the impact of programming pedagogies on classroom outcomes. Discover how applying reseach-backed pedagogical principles to Digital Technologies can improve the way that you implement coding in the classroom. You will gain practical insights and ideas for teaching programming, which can be used to better structure your lessons. Whether you are new to teaching Digital Technologies, or an experienced teacher in this area, there will be some new and impactful strategies for you to learn about in this talk.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
14:30

Data decoded: From bits and bytes to bright ideas in the Digital Technologies curriculum

Understanding how to leverage data to solve problems has become a highly sought-after skill in society. So, where should we begin in our teaching? Come along for a ride into the land of data, as we unpack the Digital Technologies concepts of Data Representation (F-10), Data Acquisition (7-10) and Data Interpretation (7-10). You will gain an understanding of the requirements of Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies version 9 and find some teaching ideas and resources to help you in your implementation.

Panel discussion
Grok Academy
15:00

Getting started with Grok

You may have heard that Grok Academy is free for all teachers and students in Australia, but what does that mean in practice? Join Grok Academy as they demonstrate how to use their platform to engage students in the key concepts, content and skills of the Digital Technologies curriculum such as privacy and security, programming and more!

last published: 26/Jul/24 05:05