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AADES is the peak organisation in Australasia representing school level online and distance learning: students, teachers, parents and communities. The 2024 conference will be an opportunity to showcase open and distance learning pedagogies and practices with a focus on the themes of Innovation, Inclusion and Inspiration.

Submit Workshop Proposal Here

We invite you to submit a proposal for an interactive workshop or facilitated group discussion focused on one or more of the conference strands described below. Embracing change    Responding to context    Converting theory to practice Measuring impact Building connection You will be asked to indicate which levels of schooling/student cohorts you are focusing on: Whole School Primary Middle Senior Alternative Learning Workshop Content and Format Workshops and facilitated discussions should directly connect to one or more of the conference strands. · Workshops should be interactive and allow participants to engage with each other. · A facilitated discussion would take the form of a guided and structured conversation around a topic of mutual interest across multiple jurisdictions. Workshop Logistics · Each workshop or facilitated discussion will be either 45 minutes or 60 minutes long. · Facilitators should be willing to offer their presentation once or twice, depending on the conference needs. · Most workshops will have a maximum of 50 participants. The deadline for workshop proposal submissions is Tuesday 12 March, 2024. Conference organisers will send out notifications about the status of proposals by the end of March. Justine Daly Conference Convenor Justine.daly@education.wa.edu.au

CONFERENCE VENUE The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, Western Australia

The 2024 Australasian Association of Distance Education Schools will be hosted in Fremantle at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle. This historic hotel, located in the heart of Fremantle is situated in the traditional homeland of the Whadjuk people, traditional owners of the greater Fremantle/Walyalup area. The hotel site was established in 1850 and pays tribute to the rich history of the area, whilst incorporating references to Fremantle as an iconic port city, creating an environment that is rich, warm and sophisticated for business and leisure travellers alike.

FREMANTLE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Explore Fremantle

Wedged between Perth’s bustling shipping port and a working fishing harbour, there’s nowhere quite like historic and hipster Fremantle. The port city of Fremantle, or ‘Freo’ to the locals, was historically Perth’s sister city. These days, the two are connected by suburbia and a 25-minute train journey. Wander through the UNESCO-listed streets to discover convict history, funky street art and al fresco cafés. This is where high-end travellers rub shoulders with backpackers, because Freo is eclectic, creative and has a coastal vibe all its own.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Simon Kuestenmacher The Demographics Group In 2017, co-founded The Demographics Group Connecting with 300,000 global followers on social media, reaching over 25 million people monthly and Ranking in the world’s Top 10 influences in data visualisation.

Megan Townes Canva Leading the Asia Pacific Japan region for Canva for education Leading COVID hybrid learning response for the NSW Department of Education and Coordinating the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Program in Australia.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

Anticipation is building for the opening of registrations! AADES members have an exclusive and optional opportunity to tour the Leederville campus on Wednesday 19th June. Make sure you block this tour out in your diary so you can register for it, as soon as registrations open! The upcoming event promises to be a hub of intellectual exchange and collaborative learning, making it a must-attend on your professional development calendar. As the registration gates swing open soon, it’s your chance to secure a spot at this knowledge-packed gathering, where experts from various fields will converge to share their insights and experiences.

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Conference Organisers Encanta Event Management P: +61 8 9389 1488 E: aades@encanta.com.au

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