Keith Heggart | Director - Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS)
University of Technology Sydney

Keith Heggart, Director - Centre for Research on Education in a Digital Society (CREDS), University of Technology Sydney

Dr Keith Heggart is an early career researcher with a focus on learning and instructional design, educational technology and civics and citizenship education. He is currently exploring the way that online learning platforms can assist in the formation of active citizenship amongst Australian youth.

Keith is a former high school teacher, having worked as a school leader in Australia and overseas, in government and non-government sectors. In addition, he has worked as an Organiser for the Independent Education Union of Australia, and as an independent Learning Designer for a range of organisations.
 

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Day 2 @ 12:30

Practical entrepreneurship: Empowering school students with real-world digital business skills

5 Key Takeaways for the Audience:

  • Technology-Enabled Entrepreneurship in Schools – Discover how students are leveraging platforms like Amazon KDP, Print on Demand, and Headless YouTube to build real businesses.
  • Hands-On, Future-Ready Learning – See how experiential learning fosters creativity, problem-solving, and digital literacy in young entrepreneurs.
  • Low-Cost, High-Impact Business Models – Learn how students can start and scale digital businesses with minimal investment using accessible online tools.
  • Bridging Classroom & Industry – Explore how Practical Entrepreneurship aligns with curriculum priorities while equipping students with essential 21st-century skills.
  • How to Implement in Your School – Get actionable insights on how educators can introduce, adapt, and integrate entrepreneurial learning into their own classrooms.
last published: 29/Apr/25 22:35 GMT

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