Tamara Templeton | Lead Teacher - Digital Learning Mentor
St Anthony's Catholic College

Tamara Templeton, Lead Teacher - Digital Learning Mentor, St Anthony's Catholic College

Tamara is an innovative educator currently serving as a Digital Technologies teacher, Early Career Teacher mentor, and Digital Learning Mentor at St Anthony’s Catholic College in Deeragun, Townsville. As a recognised Lead Teacher, Tamara demonstrates exemplary pedagogical practices and provides instructional leadership within her educational community and the wider region. With a passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences, she is dedicated to empowering educators in their digital literacy journey. Tamara actively advocates for the integration of technology in education by providing impactful professional development to teachers in North Queensland and around Australia. She serves as the QSITE Townsville Chapter Chair, playing a pivotal role in shaping professional development initiatives. Tamara is a Google Certified Trainer and a recognised Canvassador (Canva), bringing her expertise in Google for Education tools, Canva, digital safety, robotics, and coding to educators. She is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills in these areas. Tamara's commitment to excellence and innovation in educational technology continues to inspire and elevate educators around her.

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Day 1 @ 15:30

Beyond the Algorithm: What Every Student Should Know About AI

Discover Google's hidden treasures – powerful strategies for teaching your students the fundamental principles of Artificial Intelligence. This session will explore practical, engaging ways to integrate these resources into your primary classroom, empowering you to build essential AI literacy in your students through accessible and authentic learning experiences, and providing opportunities to explore ethical considerations around AI.

Day 2 @ 14:30

Around the World with Google

Come on a virtual journey around the world using Google Earth and Maps. Discover how to create engaging, real-world learning experiences that spark your students' curiosity and creativity. Learn about underutilised features and explore the possibilities for lessons on data, maths activities like measurement, and immersive storytelling.

last published: 23/May/25 07:05 GMT

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