EducateIT 2024 

Unfortunately, due to low registrations, EducateIT 2024 will not be going ahead this year

We hope to see you at EducateIT 2025!

In partnership of the Gold Coast chapter of the Queensland Society for Information Technology in Education (QSITE), Gold Coast EducateIT, and Griffith University, EducateIT 2024 is a one-day conference for teachers and leaders in school computer education.

The conference will be held on the Griffith University Gold Coast Campus on Saturday 23 November 2024 from 9:00am to 5:00pm followed by a conference buffet dinner incorporating the Gold Coast Schools Digital Technologies awards finishing at 7pm.

EducateIT 2024 incorporates presentations and workshops on the primary and junior secondary Digital Technologies curriculum, the senior secondary Digital Solutions and ICT curricula, the teaching of Digital Literacy, and the integration of educational technologies throughout the curriculum, including VR, eSports, robotics and AI. 

The theme for the 2024 conference is Artificial Intelligence.

EducateIT will also include a 3-hour AI workshop sponsored by Google and will subsidise the first 20 registrations from outside the Gold Coast to support regional participation.

EducateIT conferences are focused on developing the capabilities of educators through the development of practical activities and a deeper understanding of approaches to computer education in schools. 

Registration for EducateIT 2024 is $150, including morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with a 66% discount (to $50) for members of QSITE, GCEduTech, and Griffith University students & staff, as well as for presenters. Attendance at the award ceremony only (from 5pm including dinner) is available for $50. Registration with QSITE Membership is available for $200 (membership usually $99) and $60 for students (membership usually $14).

Sharable Links: https://bit.ly/educateIT2024 

Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1298955 

Call for Presenters: bit.ly/educateIT2024presenter  (Closes 31 Oct)

Call for Sponsors: https://bit.ly/educateIT2024sponsor

AI Workshop: bit.ly/2024aiworkshop 

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$145 registration with QSITE Membership (personal membership usually $99). The team will assist participants in setting up QSITE membership after registration. Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.


$75 standard registration (includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner)


$25 sponsored registration for the first 20 attendees from regional areas outside the Gold Coast (includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner). Residency details and participation in the full AI workshop are required. Register with the Standard registration of $75, and you will receive a $50 gift card after the AI Workshops.


$60 Student registration with QSITE Membership.(student membership is usually $14). The team will assist participants in setting up QSITE membership after registration. Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.


$50 discounted registration for QSITE financial members, EducateIT board, Griffith University students & staff, and presenters. Includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner


$30 attendance at the award ceremony dinner only from 5 pm.

Parking

Parking Details

Free Parking is available for EducateIT attendees from 23/11/2024 07:30 AM to 23/11/2024 08:00 PM.

CODE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVENT PARKING:

As there are limited parking on the Gold Coast campus you must park in the casual zones, we would recommend to park in the G55 Multistory or Carpark J and enter the following details into the parking machines to receive free parking.

This Campus Map will provide useful directions to the casual zones.

For visitors new to Griffith University with a mobile phone, there is an app that will assist with navigating around the campus. 

Please note if there are any errors displayed on the machine that you are required to locate another machine via the parking map to input the event code. Event attendees are advised that failure to utilise these event code instructions to validate your parking on arrival may result in an infringement notice being issued to your vehicle. 

If there are any issues with the event code, please contact your event organiser. If you require further assistance, we ask that you return to your vehicle and contact the parking department on on 07 3735 5500 or parking@griffith.edu.au so that we can help you avoid infringement. 

Sponsors

Conducted in partnership by

With tremendous support from conference sponsors

Sponsors TBA

Conference Program 

Strand A

G30 Room 1.11

Strand B

G30 Room 1.12

Strand C

G30 Room 1.13

8.30 am Registration Open

9 am Opening

EducateIT,
Griffith University
and QSITE

9.30 am Keynote Panel

The Future of  Computer Education in Schools

Keep up to date with international, national, Queensland and teacher education trends in computer education with a panel of experts!

10.30 am Morning Tea

11 am Session 1

TBA

TBA

TBA

11.30 am Session 2

TBA

TBA

TBA

12 pm Session 3

TBA

TBA

TBA

12.30 pm Lunch

1 pm Session 4

AI Workshop 1

Microbits Workshop 1

Robotics Workshop 1

2 pm Session 5

AI Workshop 2

Microbits Workshop 2

Robotics Workshop 2

3 pm Session 6

AI Workshop 3

Microbits Workshop 3

Robotics Workshop 3

4 pm Panel

Panel 

5 pm Dinner

Conference Dinner

5.30 pm Prizes

Sponsors Prize Give Aways

6 pm Awards

Gold Coast Schools Digital Technologies Awards

7 pm Close

Session Details

Presenters

Room Locations

EducateIT 2024 will be held on the Griffith University Gold Coast campus in Building G30 Arts and Education 1, on the lower floor. Registration and sponsor displays will be in the foyer, with keynotes held in the 1.09 lecture hall and sessions held in double rooms 1.11/1.12 and 1.13/1.17 and single rooms 1.18 and 1.19. Meals will be served in the foyer with covered undercroft seating outside, and dinner will be in rooms 1.11/1.12. Toilets are available in the foyer. Trade/disabled access from the right on Science Road or down the elevator from Level 2 and Multimedia Lane.

Call for Presentations and Sponsorship

Conference Resources

Conference Photos