Learning to Learn

This series of panel discussions focuses on learning institutions, the challenges they face, and how they are changing and innovating.

Time: 6-7.30pm
Venue: Experimedia, Entry 1, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Bookings: Phone 03 8664 7099, email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au or book online through What's On
Cost: Entry is free

Making Cultural Centres Current

Providing learning services to the public is a priority for museums, libraries and cultural centres. Programs, events and activities span all age groups and help people to connect to information in new ways, onsite, offsite and online. What kind of relationship is being created between the public and these institutions? Interact with panellists Patrick Watt, Manager Education and Public Programs, National Sports Museum; Robin Penty, Manager Education, Families, and Young People, Victorian Arts Centre; and Margaret Griffith, Manager Public Programs, Melbourne Museum, Museum Victoria.

Today's Kids, Tomorrow's School

Tues 19 May
Schools, teachers and students have been experimenting with learning styles and adapting technology to education for many years. Understanding how children prefer to learn, in contrast to how they need to learn, has become a point of difference in school education. What impact are new approaches to education having on students and their future? Interact with panellists Adam Smith, CEO, Foundation for Young Australians; Aine Maher, Director Teaching and Learning, Association of Independent Schools of Victoria; and Linda Mitchell, Curriculum Coordinator, Australian Technical College, Sunshine.

Tertiary Transformers

Tues 23 June
Several universities and TAFE institutions have made significant changes to the structure and delivery of their courses in the last few years. This has often been matched with changes to the physical design of spaces, to make them more engaging for students. What are the underlying principles of these changes, and what kind of learning is now occurring? Interact with panellists Amgad Louka, Director, Educational Technology Advancement Group and Acting Director Learning and Teaching, RMIT; Andrew Williamson, CEO, Australian Technical College, Sunshine; and Associate Professor Peter Jamieson, Policy Advisor, Office of Provost, University of Melbourne.

Engaging International Students

Tues 28 July
International schools and colleges have steadily populated Victoria, offering integrated learning and language packages to thousands of overseas students, and developing unique teaching and learning practices. What are the challenges in delivering these types of experiences, and what impact is it having on other institutions? Interact with panellists Carol Aeschliman, Independent Learning and E-Learning Coordinator, Swinburne College; Melissa Soh, Research and Development Consultant, Diversity@Work; and Melissa Clare, Acting Director of Studies ELICOS, AMES International.

Lessons from Learning and Development

Tues 25 August
Adult learning and development programs and consultancies in the workplace have become standard practices for organisational effectiveness. What trends are coming out of these experiences, and what does this suggest about developing leadership capabilities? Interact with panellists Frank Wyatt, Managing Director, Enterprise Partnerships; Lea Thorpe, Principal, Nous Group; and Greg Cook, Director, Centre for Leadership and Management.

Libraries as Learning Hubs

Tues 13 October
Libraries everywhere are now developing innovative community learning programs and services to engage people of all ages. But is it making a difference? Hear from panellists Christine Mackenzie, CEO Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Andrew Hiskens, Manager Learning Services, State Library of Victoria, and Mary Manning, Executive Officer, School Libraries Association of Victoria.