February 2016 The UWA Futures Observatory opened in November 2015 to provide a focus for the Centre for Education Futures Scholarship and Innovation stream Its purpose is to Promote and encourage UWAs future thinking ID: 613975
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Centre for Education Futures: Futures Observatory Second Activity Report
February 2016Slide2
The UWA Futures Observatory opened in November 2015 to provide a focus for the Centre for Education Futures’ Scholarship and Innovation stream.
Its purpose is to:Promote and encourage UWA’s future thinking
Inspire
creativity and collaboration across disciplines and rolesEnable external partnerships to provide differing mindsets for considerationDeploy emerging and consumer technologies for educators to experiment with a different frame of reference and be encouraged to look at new horizons in technology and innovationProvide a home and a focus for staff in receipt of Education Futures seed funding grantsImprove student satisfaction and experienceSlide3
From Design
To Reality
To EventsSlide4
Futures Observatory
Deliverables
2015
2016Raise awareness and opportunity for engagement across UWA in innovation for learning and teaching 24 Grants were awarded all disciplines24 Grants will be awarded in 2016‘Futures First’ white papers’ on options and approaches
The 1st white paper presented to the EFSG in November 2015
10 Published Papers
Partnerships
10 Technology Partners Identified
Partner Status, - signing the
MO4U, (Mutual Opportunity for You document):
2 Partners have signed the Mo4U
5 Partners are in the process of signing the Mo4U
We are discussion the Mo4U with a further 3 Partners
FO open for ‘business’
12 Events
reaching over 400 academics and staff, showcasing interesting activities and technologies
There will be a program of over 40 events
Commencement of ‘Future Enthusiasts’ network at UWA
Over 500 staff and academics in our ‘Futures Enthusiasts’ database
Obtain an additional 1,000 additional staff and academics
Establish UWA as a leader in education Horizon gazing in Australia
Prof Salmon’s key notes at international conferences in South Africa and Berlin
Prof Salmon:
Presented at women’s Leadership
Also been requested to present at Coursera conference in March
Prof Salmon and Jill Benn are contributors to 2016 Australian NMC Horizon reports.Slide5
Deliverables
2015
2016
Engagement and communications A specific social media plan for the Futures Observatory is in place.In addition to the above, the following activities are also taking place:Constant updating of the Futures Observatory websiteSocial Media channels have openedThe CEF Communication plan has been finalised of which the Futures Observatory is an integral part of.
Establishing a Future Observatory Internal and External Advisory Committees
Raising of awareness of UWA educational leadership
Learning Technologists presented at the 2015 Blackboard Conference on the new CEF structure and Blackboard migration
Learning Technologists presented a snapshot version of the Carpe Diem workshop at the WA multi university Teaching and Learning Forum, held at Curtin.
Inspirational exemplars of achievements
Exemplars were presented at the Blending with Blackboard conference
Learning Technologists will run Carpe Diem Reality Check events showcasing Carpe Diem transformed units
Display of research posters and outcomes resulting from the Education Futures Scholarship program
‘Orion Discovery’ events
6 Orion Discovery event
40 Orion Discovery Events are planned
Collaborate with other Universities
The 1st white paper identified several universities running similar or complimentary initiatives with whom we would be interested in developing a relationship.
Currently identifying 2 partner universities to develop a relationship with. Slide6
Deliverables
2015
2016
Raise awareness of up and coming technologies Events Events have been videoed and are in the process of being edited to be shared via the Futures Observatory websiteCarpe diem learning design workshops now include a visit to the Observatory and Media Room
Release of a new unit for academic staff (Transforming Teaching for Learning) includes futures thinking activities
Increase the reputation of UWA as an innovator in Teaching and Learning
In November and December over 400 academics and staff attended events as well as experienced the latest disruptive technologies showcased in the Futures Observatory.
There will be a program of over 40 events
Attract Industry Partners
Currently in discussion with the following Industry partners:
Woodside
PwC
CCIWA (Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Future Student Events
Prof Salmon contributes to ‘Futures Courses’ competition.
Panel being formed of Students to be involved in all CEF activities
Showcase Academics research proposals
The Futures Observatory will showcase academic research outcomes and display research posters resulting from the Education Futures Scholarship programSlide7
2016 Events Program Slide8
Futures Thinking:
Exploration of education futures thinking and observations.
Interactive workshops.
Facilitated by Prof Gilly Salmon.Once a month between 12noon – 1pm.EVENTS 2016
Reality Checks:
Opportunity to relay experiences and impact of integrating emerging technologies.
Share ideas or opportunities for research.
Facilitated by a Learning Technologist.
Once a
month
between 12noon – 1pm.
Orion Discovery:
Showcase emerging technologies in collaboration with major partners and UWA community experts.
Learning Technologists to facilitate dialogue and engage participants.
Once a
week
between 12noon – 1pm
.
Other:
Futures Enthusiasts.
CEF and UWA (e.g.: IQ) partners.
Align with CEF’s goals and missions.
Ad hoc.
Events schedule and Eventbrite registrations:
http://www.worldclasseducation.uwa.edu.au/education-futures/futures-observatory/Events-2016