Michelle Dennis | Head of Digital
Haileybury

Michelle Dennis is a distinguished leader in the field of digital learning, helping schools leverage technology to enhance student learning. Her expertise spans both education and technology, holding a degree in Computer Science and developing award-winning cross-curricular courses for K-12 that integrate cutting-edge technologies like VR video game development, robotics, and wearable tech. As Head of Digital at Haileybury, Michelle leads the charge in overseeing technology use across multiple campuses, including Victoria's first private online school, Haileybury Pangea. Her dedication to digital learning has earned her wide recognition in the educational and technical industries, with notable awards including a spot on the Educator Hot List, finalist for Best Edutech Leader (K-12) in the Edutech Asia awards, and recognition as an Adobe Education Leader and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

Appearances:

Day 1 @ 12:45

PANEL - Proactive strategies for developing resilience in digital education

Miriam Scott, Head of Digital Education & Senior Business Coordinator, Hillbrook Anglican School

Shane Parnell, Director of Technology, Anglican Schools Commission

Michelle Dennis, Head of Digital, Haileybury

Day 1 @ 15:45

PANEL - Doing schooling differently

What- need to provide different ways students can engage in learning (online, flexible, increase choices, different ways of learning engagement);

need not to teach same way online that happens in the classroom;
design for choice and flexible engagement

How- start with school based changes- longer open flexible sessions;
classrooms in different spaces- asynchronous first then synchronous + check-ins
teaching beyond physical classroom
increasing choice across time periods

Paul Watson, Principal, Emmanuel Catholic College WA