Events archive 2012
December
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6 December 20126–7.30pm
Sydney Ideas - Enough for All Forever
How do we teach sustainability? Not just for our children though the education system, but in our workplace as well. Join us for a book launch followed by a panel discussion.
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5 December 20124.45–10pm
A celebration of Democracy and Human Rights Innovation
Join us for a celebration of human rights and democracy innovation as we officially launch the new Institute for Democracy and Human Rights.
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2–6 December 20122–6pm
Regional and global cooperation in educational research
Educational researchers from Australia, the Asia-Pacific, and around the world, will gather to share local, national, regional and global perspectives.
November
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30 November 20121–2pm
Higher Education Policy Brown Bag
Professor Rob Tierney will lead the final HEPBB for 2012 with a discussion on the differences and similarities between the Canadian and Australian higher education systems and policies. He'll also be recapping 2012's topics and discussing potential ideas for the series in 2013.
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27 November 20125.30–7.30pm
Sonia Marks Memorial Lecture
Professor Emeritus Ross Chambers reflects on 50 years of classroom experience in the annual Sonia Marks Memorial Lecture on Teaching and Learning.
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27 November 20121–2pm
Building a corpus of high-school texts
This talk discusses the development of the corpus of secondary-school textbooks for English, science, and social studies in NZ since prescribed texts were abandoned in 2007.
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21 November 201211am–12.30pm
Teaching and learning: a knowledge in pieces perspective
Join us on November 21 for a joint CoCo seminar by David Ashe and Shaista Bibi titled “Teaching and learning: a knowledge in pieces perspective”.
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20 November 201212.30–1.30pm
Networked professional learning
Join us on November 20 for a CoCo Seminar by Professor Peter Sloep titled “Networked professional learning”.
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16 November 20126–7.30pm
Sydney Ideas: why social justice matters
Social justice is a much-discussed concept, but what exactly does it mean and what are today’s most pressing social justice concerns? This forum will begin to ask these tough questions, focusing on what the role of the University of Sydney should or could be in relation to social justice.
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14 November 20125.30–8pm
Book Launch: Five Times Dizzy
30th AnniversaryJoin Mary Kostakidis and Robyn Ewing as they launch the 30th anniversary edition of Nadia Wheatley's groundbreaking book for children, Five Times Dizzy. This edition includes the sequel, Dancing in the Anzac Deli.
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14 November 201211am–noon
Positive Computing: How can technology support wellbeing?
Join us on November 14 for a CoCo-CHAI-LATTE seminar by Associate Professor Rafael Calvo titled ‘Positive Computing: How can technology support wellbeing?’
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12 November 201210am–noon
Media and academics: how to be the 'go-to' contact
Come and hear media professionals and academics talk about how academics can ensure their message is embraced by mainstream media.
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7 November 201211am–12.30pm
eLearning Interface Design: A research-based approach to supporting learning outcomes through design
Join us on November 7 for a CoCo seminar by Dorian Peters titled “eLearning Interface Design: A research-based approach to supporting learning outcomes through design”.
October
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31 October 201211am–12.30pm
Beyond Serious Games: computational scientific inquiry with agent-based virtual environments for learning
Join us on October 31 for a CoCo-CHAI-LATTE seminar by Professor Michael J. Jacobson titled 'Beyond Serious Games: computational scientific inquiry with agent-based virtual environments for learning'.
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25 October 20126–8.30pm
Charles Perkins 12th Annual Memorial Oration and Prize
Join us in celebrating the life and achievements of Dr Perkins AO, and the achievements of Indigenous Australians.
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24 October 201211–11.40am
Social Networks in eLearning Systems
Join us on 24 October for a CoCo Seminar by Daniel Burn titled "Social Networks in eLearning Systems"
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18 October 20121–2pm
Master of Teaching information session
Have you considered teaching as a career? Completing a Master of Teaching at the University of Sydney will qualify you to work as a teacher in Australia and around the world.
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17 October 20122–4pm
Redrawing the boundaries of youth, homosexuality and education
This seminar will focus on constructing an alternative history of locations, spaces and places in, and for, Australian queer pedagogy.
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17 October 201211am–12.30pm
Research and development in online synchronous learning
Join us on 17th October for a CoCo Seminar by Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University Matt Bower titled "Research and development in online synchronous learning".
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10 October 201211am–12.30pm
Threshold concepts: professional development about online teaching
Join us on October 10 for a CoCo Seminar by Maria Northcote and Dr Kevin Gosselin titled: "Threshold concepts: professional development about online teaching".
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8 October 20128.30am–3.45pm
Successful Learning Conference 2012
This annual conference focuses on issues and developments in the provision of quality education for students K-12 who experience difficulties learning in a mainstream classroom setting.
4 October 20125.30–7pm
'Your career starts here' - study in Education, Social Work, Arts or Social Sciences (CBD Information Evening)
Advance your career or move towards a new one at the University of Sydney
2 October 20123–5pm
Screw You, Jimmy Choo!
New York actor Christine Bruno will present her one-woman show, Screw You, Jimmy Choo!, followed by discussion of her work in disability arts advocacy.
September
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19 September 20126–7pm
Education & Social Work Talks: An Australian Story - Maurice Saxby on children's literature
Maurice Saxby is considered the world's foremost authority on Australian children's literature and a lifelong advocate for enriching young people's engagement in life through literature. This is a rare opportunity to see him 'in conversation' with Professor Geoff Williams.
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19 September 20125–7.30pm
Postgraduate Information Evening – Education and Social Work/Arts and Social Sciences
Looking to advance your career? Postgraduate study in Arts, Social Sciences, Education, and Social Work could help you get there.
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19 September 201211am–noon
Remote Laboratories: logistical enhancement of pedagogic innovation?
Join us on September 19th for a CoCo-CHAI-LATTE seminar by Professor David Lowe titled 'Remote Laboratories: logistical enhancement of pedagogic innovation?'
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12 September 201211am–12.30pm
CoCo members seminar
Join us on 12 September for two CoCo presentations: "Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) teachers' conceptions of and approaches to ICT in professional education" and "Entanglements in techno-human ecosystems: implications for sustainable community development"