Meet Liz

Hi everyone - welcome to our blog! Last year we developed a wiki that housed links, news and info about what we were getting up to.  We've decided to build on this - hence developing this blog. With this blog comes a  commitment to posting regularly about all things relating to the world of teaching with technology. (So make sure you check back regularly or RSS us!). 

I'd like to officially welcome Mel to our team! It has been great working with her for the last couple of months! 

For those of you who I haven't met - I'm Liz - the professional learning facilitator in Brisbane. In this role, I actively assist teachers to understand the educational objectives of Information Communication and Technologies.

I graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a dual degree - Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Art) Bachelor of Education (Secondary) with my second teaching area as English - and a few years ago never would have imagined being in this position. I have an invested interest in various creative projects including film, animation and interactive arts and through these passions I have developed a strong understanding of modern digital processes.    

I believe that education is shaped around the fundamental values of freedom and respect and encourages students to constantly search for truth and technology allows students to achieve this.

I love to talk and share my passions with whom I meet. 

Contact me on: (07) 3914 5343 or email: lperry@mac1.com.au

Look out for future posts. 
-Liz :) 

2007 Break-Up Party

MOE Myth Buster Forum

The MOE forum held at the MAC1 Institute - Brisbane focused on the Apple build for EQ's Managed Operating Environment (MOE) it's implications for schools and the EQ Computers for Teachers initiative and answering questions of school administrators and teachers. 

The MOE is a standardised build for servers, desktops and laptop computers across Education Queensland schools.  Apple are building a solution for schools and demonstrated developments in the MOE build they have been working on in conjunction with the Education Queensland MOE team. 

If you require any further information about the MOE and your school please contact MOE Senior Developer Luke Glyde on (07) 323 0043 or e: luke.glyde@deta.qld.gov.au

Useful Links 

MOE Overview

Apple MOE build

About Smart Classrooms 

Keep up to date with Smart Classrooms 

MAC1 Institute Official Opening

Kids Connect - Brisbane

Brisbane City Hall was a buzzing with activity! We had a ball and so did the kids! See student work at the Brisbane Kids Connect website

Kids Connect - Brisbane

Kids Connect is Brisbane Catholic Education's two day ICLT technology conference organised for kids by kids.  

This year Theresa Sheen and her year 7 class of Our Lady of Dolours, Mitchelton have been working hard to organise this event that would be held at Brisbane City Hall on September 13 and 14. This year there will be approximately 15 breakouts and 150 students!  

MAC1 are major sponsors of this event.  We provide MacBooks for studnets and teachers over the two days to create their projects over the conference. 

Mike Anderson will be facilitating a two day professional learning hands on workshop that encourages teachers to embed ICLT into their teaching and learning.  

Visit the Kids Connect website for more information. 

MOE Myth Buster Forum

MAC1 Institute - Brisbane 

5pm - 8pm October 23, 2007

The MOE Forum is aimed at addressing the concerns of Education Queensland (EQ) schools and debunking myths and rumors regarding the managed operating environment (MOE). 

Representatives from Apple and EQ will attend to address the concerns of educators and schools to provide them with the knowledge to make informed decisions when considering the technology appropriate for their school. 

Contact us to register.