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IEAA Teaching and Learning Forum 2024

Global Trends in International Higher Education
08 Aug 2024, Sydney
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IEAA's Teaching and Learning Network is concerned with the curriculum implications for students in an increasingly connected global society. What does the presence of international students in our classrooms mean for how all students and teachers learn and teach?
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The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) invites you to a dynamic exploration of global trends shaping the future of higher education at the IEAA Teaching and Learning Forum. This year's theme, "Trends in Higher Education: Navigating the Future Together," promises to delve into critical developments that influence teaching, learning, and assessment across international landscapes.

Highlights of the Forum:
• Keynote Speech: Discover the latest insights on global trends in international higher education from our distinguished keynote speaker.
• Panel Discussion: Engage with experts discussing the implications and opportunities of these trends for educators and institutions.
• Interactive Workshop: Participate in a hands-on workshop on "Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Ethical Approaches to Generative AI in Assessment Design."

Discussion Topics Include:
• The ethical integration of generative AI in assessments.
• Equity and inclusion in teaching diverse student bodies.
• Reimagining assessment methodologies for fair and effective outcomes.
• Strategies for fostering belonging and connectedness within international classrooms.

This one-day forum is structured to foster interaction and collaboration, offering numerous opportunities for engagement through discussions, activities, and networking sessions. Attendees will gain practical insights and forward-thinking strategies, equipped with tools to adapt and thrive in the evolving educational landscape.

Program

Thursday 8 August 10:00am - 5:00pm AEST


10:00am  Welcome and opening comments
Hon Phil Honeywood, Christina Del Medico, Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri
10:30am Keynote Address
11:00am Panel Discussion: Trends in International Education
Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri, Jane James
12:00pm  Lunch 
12:45pm Workshop - Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Ethical Approaches to Generative AI in Assessment Design
Dr Peter Matheis, Dr Jubin Jacob John
2:00pm  Case Studies
Dr Peter Matheis, Dr Jubin Jacob John
3:00pm Afternoon Tea
3:15pm  Closing Session
Christina Del Medico, Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri
4:00pm Networking

Audience

This forum will prove useful for education professionals across Australia, including:

  • Faculty members
  • Education Administrators
  • Curriculum designers from schools, vocational education colleges, and universities.

Outcomes

Forum participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Actionable strategies for integrating international trends into curriculum design.
  • Enhance teaching practices to support an inclusive learning environment.
  • Innovative assessment techniques that respond to new educational challenges.
  • Sustainable educational models that support lifelong learning.
  • Building a professional network fostering opportunities for collaboration and advancement in international education.

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Teaching and Learning Network
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08 Aug 2024
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Event Speakers

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Christina Del Medico

Director, Learning and Teaching 

Navitas Ltd 

Christina Del Medico is Director of Learning & Teaching at Navitas University Partnerships Australasia (UPA). She is a highly effective and experienced learning and teaching expert with a strong practice in strategic leadership in International Higher Education. Christina is committed to delivering results and adopting innovative and responsive teaching approaches rooted in sound philosophical and pedagogical foundations. Christina’s expertise includes building teacher capability, curriculum and digital transformation, innovation and strategic leadership. Christina is passionate about the student experience and successful outcomes for students.

Hon Phil Honeywood, IEAA-SF

Chief Executive Officer 

International Education Association of Australia 

Phil has been IEAA's Chief Executive Officer since November 2011. Previously, he was a Member of the Victorian State Parliament (1988–2006), Minister for Tertiary Education, Training and Multicultural Affairs (1996–1999) and Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2002–2006). Since retiring from politics, Phil worked at Stott’s Business College and Cambridge International College. Phil is the Chairman of the Roundtable of International Education Peak Body CEOs and a member of the Tuition Protection Service Board. Phil is also a Board member of the Bennelong Philanthropic Foundation and the Bangarra Group Board.

Dr Jubin Jacob John

Digital Learning Designer 

Navitas Ltd 

Dr Jubin Jacob John is passionate about educational innovation and digital tools to enhance learning experiences. With a PhD in responsible business management, his academic expertise informs his L&T and Tech-Enhanced Learning approach. Jubin has published widely on topics such as International Student education, digital and blended learning, and digital assessments, showcasing his commitment to leveraging technology for educational advancement. He is currently researching generative AI’s impact on higher education, focusing on rubrics and assessments.

Jane James

College Director 

Taylors College Sydney 

Jane James is the College Director at Taylors College Sydney, working in partnership with the University of Sydney delivering pathways programmes to International students. As a former teaching and learning coach in a large FE College in the UK, Jane has a particular interest and passion for teaching and learning. Prior to her current role, Jane worked at the University of Warwick in an Academic leadership roles, in both the Foundations studies department and the Academic Development Centre. Previous to Warwick, Jane held the position of Assistant Director for Digital Education in the Higher Education Futures Institute at the University of Birmingham, during which time she was also the Chair of the UK Canvas User group for 2 years, working with Universities across the UK to help shape the software roadmap of the VLE Canvas in order to enhance the student digital experience.

Dr Peter Matheis

Lead, Learning Designer, UPA 

Navitas Ltd 

Dr Peter Matheis has extensive experience working in the higher education environment. He has held several educational and academic roles at Australian universities and colleges and currently works as Lead Learning Designer at Navitas. Peter has participated in a variety of large-scale innovative educational projects that have involved the design and application of learning management systems, learning and curriculum designs, data analytics, technology-enhanced learning and the implementation of diverse educational pedagogies. He has expert knowledge of contemporary developments in learning pedagogies, as well as the design of blended, flipped and hybrid teaching and learning approaches. Peter has a keen interest in investigating new developments in pedagogical strategies and the design and delivery of new technologies and discovering new approaches to digital learning environments.

Casey Parkes

Director, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning 

Kaplan Australia 

Casey is currently Director, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at Kaplan Australia. She previously held the position of Academic Director at the University of Newcastle College of International Education, the Kaplan operated international pathway college of the University of Newcastle. She comes from an English teaching background and taught in Mongolia for two years and with Kaplan Business School in Sydney for six years. Before working within education, she worked in the tourism sector, including positions with Tourism Australia and Booking.com

Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri

Associate Dean (Academic and International Partnerships) 

La Trobe University 

Raul Sanchez-Urribarri is Associate Dean (Academic and International Partnerships) at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and a Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies at the Department of Social Inquiry, La Trobe University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of South Carolina, an LLM from Cambridge University, and a Law Degree (Cum Laude) from Universidad Catolica (Caracas, Venezuela). A scholar with over two decades of research and teaching experience in Law, Politics and Latin American Studies, he has a strong interest in the internationalisation of higher education, particularly on international mobility and intercultural teaching and learning. Raul is the also of La Trobe’s Philippines-Australia Forum, a Co-Editor at Thesis Eleven Journal (Sage), and is the Vice-President of the Consortium of Undergraduate Law and Justice Programs (CULJP).

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IEAA Teaching and Learning Forum 2024

IEAA's Teaching and Learning Network is concerned with the curriculum implications for students in an increasingly connected global society. What does the presence of international students in our classrooms mean for how all students and teachers learn and teach?

 

The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) invites you to a dynamic exploration of global trends shaping the future of higher education at the IEAA Teaching and Learning Forum. This year's theme, "Trends in Higher Education: Navigating the Future Together," promises to delve into critical developments that influence teaching, learning, and assessment across international landscapes.

Highlights of the Forum:
• Keynote Speech: Discover the latest insights on global trends in international higher education from our distinguished keynote speaker.
• Panel Discussion: Engage with experts discussing the implications and opportunities of these trends for educators and institutions.
• Interactive Workshop: Participate in a hands-on workshop on "Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Ethical Approaches to Generative AI in Assessment Design."

Discussion Topics Include:
• The ethical integration of generative AI in assessments.
• Equity and inclusion in teaching diverse student bodies.
• Reimagining assessment methodologies for fair and effective outcomes.
• Strategies for fostering belonging and connectedness within international classrooms.

This one-day forum is structured to foster interaction and collaboration, offering numerous opportunities for engagement through discussions, activities, and networking sessions. Attendees will gain practical insights and forward-thinking strategies, equipped with tools to adapt and thrive in the evolving educational landscape.

Program

Thursday 8 August 10:00am - 5:00pm AEST


10:00am  Welcome and opening comments
Hon Phil Honeywood, Christina Del Medico, Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri
10:30am Keynote Address
11:00am Panel Discussion: Trends in International Education
Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri, Jane James
12:00pm  Lunch 
12:45pm Workshop - Balancing Innovation and Integrity: Ethical Approaches to Generative AI in Assessment Design
Dr Peter Matheis, Dr Jubin Jacob John
2:00pm  Case Studies
Dr Peter Matheis, Dr Jubin Jacob John
3:00pm Afternoon Tea
3:15pm  Closing Session
Christina Del Medico, Casey Parkes, Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri
4:00pm Networking

Audience

This forum will prove useful for education professionals across Australia, including:

  • Faculty members
  • Education Administrators
  • Curriculum designers from schools, vocational education colleges, and universities.

Outcomes

Forum participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Actionable strategies for integrating international trends into curriculum design.
  • Enhance teaching practices to support an inclusive learning environment.
  • Innovative assessment techniques that respond to new educational challenges.
  • Sustainable educational models that support lifelong learning.
  • Building a professional network fostering opportunities for collaboration and advancement in international education.

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Teaching and Learning Network
When
8/08/2024 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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La Trobe University Sydney 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney, NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA
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