Conference Overview
This is an exciting opportunity, no matter where you are located, to join the 2021 VDC Virtual Teaching & Learning Conference: Creativity, Connectivity, Productivity.
The 2021 VDC Conference consists of highly interactive virtual professional learning sessions as well as high-profile keynote presentations discussing Creativity, Connectivity, Productivity in the VET sector.
VDC continues the 15-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading Teaching and Learning Conferences for VET practitioners from public, private and community providers that will be an engaging, entertaining and professionally enriching experience. We look forward to seeing you online on the 18th and 19th of November 2021. View the program here.
Welcome & Opening
The Hon. Gayle Tierney
Minister for Training & Skills
Minister for Higher Education
Featuring Keynote Presentations
Innovation in
the Unprecedented
Era
Dr Sean Gallagher
Director, Centre for the New Workforce, Swinburne University of Technology
10 Ways to Empower New Teachers for Success: A pathway for Organisational Improvement
Kay Schlesinger
Instructional Coach: Teacher Capability, Professional Teaching Practice, Melbourne Polytechnic
Our Learning Future:
Enabling Creativity,
Connection and Contribution
Louka Parry
CEO, The Learning Future
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Professional Learning Sessions
The Hero’s Journey - Using this story to develop engaging learning ecosystems for today’s world
Emma Watson
Instructional Designer
Creativity, Connectivity, Productivity – using your 3 brains to reach your true potential
Helen Storr
Director & Founder, Pivotal Pathways
Panel Discussion: Connecting and Collaborating with Industry
This panel will focus on the importance of connecting and collaborating with industry. Industry engagements, partnerships and diverse network are essential to the work of VET practitioners.
Andrew Shea
CEO
Builders Academy
Australia
Gavin Wake
Senior College Principal
Centre - Culinary, Education and
Teaching
The Gordon TAFE
Julia Makin
Associate Director
Business & Enterprise
RMIT University
Presentation: VET Teacher Practice for Future Skills
Conference MC - Chemène Sinson
Chemène Sinson, Consultant, Blackwater Projects, specialises in education, learning and performance across various educational sectors, both within Australia and internationally. She designs and facilitates accredited and non-accredited programs for diverse industries, and helps individuals build the essential skills needed to thrive in today's constantly evolving world of work.
Registration $195 includes:
- Entry to all Keynote presentations and sessions
- Conference Program
- Access to recorded sessions for one month
We look forward to welcoming you online!
Support Act is Australia's only charity delivering crisis relief services to artists, artist managers, crew and music workers as a result of ill health, injury, a mental health problem, or some other crisis that impacts on their ability to work in music. Due to the impact that COVID-19 has had on people working in the events industries, the VDC is donating $50 in lieu of a gift for each speaker at its 2021 Virtual Teaching & Learning Conference. To find out more how you can assist please visit https://supportact.org.au/about-support-act/.