Georgina Taylor | EAL/D Teacher Computer Coordinator
Eastlakes Public School

Georgina Taylor is a dedicated and innovative educator with a passion for empowering students through technology and language. With over a three decades of experience as an EAL/D (English as an Additional Language/Dialect) teacher and computer coordinator at Eastlakes Public School, Georgina has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments especially for EAL/D students.

Georgina's expertise lies in leveraging technology to support language acquisition and literacy development for diverse student populations. She is known for her creative approaches to integrating digital tools and resources into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and achievement. Georgina is also a strong advocate for culturally responsive teaching practices, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported in their educational journey.

As a speaker at EDUtech 2026, Georgina will share her insights and best practices for using ESports to inspire and empower students in the classroom. Her inclusion in the session, "Advancing the value of ESports" will explore innovative strategies for promoting digital literacy and language learning, as well as the importance of fostering a supportive and inclusive school community.

Georgina's passion for education, combined with her expertise in EAL/D teaching and technology integration, makes her a valuable resource for educators looking to enhance their practice and better support their students. Attendees can expect to be inspired and motivated by Georgina's practical tips and strategies for creating meaningful learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners.

Appearances:

Day 2 @ 11:00

Advancing the value of esports

If you thought esports was only about producing better gamers, then you’re in for some amazing new insights. We will share how academic esports can develop STEM skills, creativity, wellbeing, community building and engagement.

Join professional educators as they share their school’s journey in esports and how their programs evolved, in big and small ways, to support student and curriculum needs. These are not gaming gurus. These are teachers who embraced esports in order to enhance curriculum, motivate underserved students, offer physical sport alternatives and build school pride. Students (girls and boys) are benefitting from a spectrum of esports programs where they compete, strategize, analyse performance data, design and program games, host and promote tournaments, and develop skills valued across many career options.

The schools in this session have developed strong internal programs and equally found success in high profile external tournaments, some even groundbreaking.

If you ever wondered how esports might be of benefit to your students, then this is a session for you. A session presented by teachers for teachers where you can ask all the hard questions and learn how you too could make esports your own.

Educators sharing their stories at ConnectED

Host: Dr Bron Stuckey, Director, Innovative Educational Ideas