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About the Event

The 2024 ASCILITE Conference will take place from December 1-4, 2024  hosted by the University of Melbourne, Australia.

The conference theme is: Navigating the Terrain: Emerging Frontiers in Learning Spaces, Pedagogies, and Technologies

We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne and warmly welcoming you to the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus!

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We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which the University of Melbourne campuses are situated. Read about the University of Melbourne’s commitment to reconciliation

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Our Keynote Speakers


Jason Lodge

Associate Professor

Lisa Marie Blaschke

Doctor

Susan McKenney

Professor

Meet
Our Invited Speaker


Margaret Bearman

Research Professor

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Agenda


Sunday Workshops - 1st December 2024

December 1, 2024 09:00

How can we incorporate more learner agency and choice into the classroom and the curriculum? This workshop uses a challenge-based learning framework for addressing the real-world challenge of introducing learner agency into the classroom and curriculum. In this workshop, participants will engage with the concepts of self-determined learning (heutagogy) and learner agency, investigate the challenges around these concepts, and design actionable solutions for addressing these challenges within their pedagogy and curriculum design. 

 

Participants will:

• Identify and define key challenges in realising learner agency and choice within their learning environments 

• Share experiences in introducing learner choice into course design and pedagogy

• Collectively and collaboratively ideate in designing potential solutions for these challenges

• Create an action plan for realising the solutions

 

• Present solutions and provide peer-to-peer feedback


December 1, 2024 09:00

(Co-presenters: Dr Paula de Barba and Dr Eduardo Oliveira)

This interactive workshop will explore the intricate relationship between AI, educational technologies, and learning processes in tertiary education. Drawing on diverse research experiences, the facilitators will guide participants through methodological approaches for evaluating technology-enhanced learning, drawing on examples from their own research and practice. The session will blend insights from education, educational psychology, AI, and computer science to provide a comprehensive view of the field.

 

Participants will explore:

• Cutting-edge methodologies for evaluating learning with technology

• The impact of AI on learning, educational practices, and research

• Interdisciplinary perspectives on learning analytics

 

By the end of the workshop, attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of researching AI-enhanced learning environments and practical strategies for investigating the effects of educational technologies on learning outcomes and processes. Join us to discuss the future of education and educational technology research in the AI era.

 

Workshop facilitators:

Associate Professor Jason Lodge is the Director of the Learning, Instruction, and Technology Lab at The University of Queensland. Jason explores the cognitive, metacognitive, and emotional aspects of learning, particularly in higher education and with digital technologies. He also serves as Deputy Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Additionally, Jason is an Editor of Student Success.

 

Dr Paula de Barba is a Lecturer on the Monash Online team in the DVC(Education) Portfolio at Monash University, where she oversees the quality assurance of postgraduate online courses. She has extensive experience developing, implementing, and researching innovative educational technologies in higher education. Paula's expertise lies in the intersection of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, and she is enthusiastic about empowering students to be active agents in their learning journey.

 

Dr Eduardo Oliveira is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, specialising in software engineering and the practical applications of AI in education. With extensive experience developing enterprise AI projects—from online safety tools to AI-driven platforms that enhance assessments and employability—Eduardo consistently pioneers innovative teaching practices. In 2024, he received the prestigious Edward Brown Award for Teaching Excellence and the GEM Scott Teaching Fellowship from the University of Melbourne, recognising his impactful initiatives in AI and education.

December 1, 2024 09:00

Educators have come to rely on the use of technology enhanced learning pedagogies as a means of achieving better student learning. As such, the application of TEL pedagogies has grown to address a range of teaching and learning challenges, despite a mixed body of evidence documenting its effectiveness. A behaviour-centred approach can improve the likelihood of effectiveness of such pedagogies by targeting the design of TEL to the specific behaviours educators want to see their students perform during learning. This approach takes into careful consideration the nature of the challenge that TEL is destined to address, the specific preferences, motivations and needs of students, the method of implementation, as well as the measurement of impact.

In this workshop, we offer a range of practical and theoretical tools drawn from the behavioural sciences and encapsulated in an evidence-informed framework of behaviour change–the BehaviourWorks Australia Method–to demonstrate that the efficacy of TEL pedagogies can be optimised via a rigorous process.

The Method has been tried and tested across hundreds of industry projects, and can be applied equally as effectively in the context of education, with the purpose of successfully designing and implementing new or existing technology enhanced learning pedagogies.

December 1, 2024 13:00

The field of educational technology is full of interesting and innovative new ideas and research. However, sometimes the impact of this work is limited by the way it is presented to the community. Presenting educational technology research and practice to what is usually an interdisciplinary audience that can incorporate people in many different roles is challenging, and opportunities to receive feedback on the best ways to communicate this work are not always readily available. The aim of this half-day, face-to-face workshop is to expose participants (both researchers and practitioners) to effective strategies for the design and delivery of presentations that increase engagement with and impact of their work.

In this interactive session participants will have the opportunity to workshop their own presentations reconsidering structure, visual aids, interactivity, and delivery. Facilitated by a workshop team with many years of experience presenting educational technology research and practice across a range of interdisciplinary conferences and professional learning venues (plus some theatrical experience), and drawing on key literature on effective presentation design and delivery, this workshop will be a safe space for participants to explore different and creative ideas to deliver the outcomes of their work in memorable and impactful ways.

December 1, 2024 13:00

Educational design research is a genre of inquiry in which the iterative development of solutions to practical and complex problems provides the setting for scientific inquiry. The process typically ensues in multiple iterations of analysis and exploration, design and construction, and evaluation and reflection. When structured well, insights from each phase are valuable in their own right, and also contribute to the overall goals of the study.

This workshop will start with a plenary session to introduce design research as well as to clarify the origins and nature of the approach. Building on this, the majority of the time will be focused on taster experiences in which participants ‘imagineer’ how they would structure each phase in an authentic case so that it serves both field-based stakeholders and scientific understanding, simultaneously.

December 1, 2024 13:00

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to empower academics with the skills to integrate GPT tools into their classroom settings. This workshop will provide practical guidance on building and deploying new tools to enhance student learning experiences.

Given the rapid evolution of this technology, the workshop content may be updated to include the latest advancements. Currently, the planned topics include:

• Crafting Effective Prompts: Learn how different prompt structures can yield dramatically different outputs through practical examples.

• Creating Custom Chatbots: Discover how to build custom chatbots using GPTs or by leveraging third-party user interface tools to create bespoke ChatGPT-wrappers.

• Coding for Non-Coders: Explore how GPTs can help develop sophisticated software through trial-and-error iterations, even for users with no prior coding knowledge.

This workshop is designed for academics looking to upskill with emergent GPT-tools to enhance their teaching methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions


General Information

The ASCILITE Conference 2024 will be held from December 1-4, 2024.
The conference will take place at the Arts West Building, the University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus.
ASCILITE stands for the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. It is an organisation that promotes the use of educational technologies in higher education.

Registration

You can register for the conference through our official website. Please visit the registration page and follow the instructions to complete your registration. Registrations will open on July 21st, 2024 at 9am AEDT.
Registration fees vary depending on the type of attendee (e.g., member, non-member, student). Please refer to the registration section on our website for detailed pricing information.
Yes, early bird discounts are available for registrations completed before 31st October, 2024. Check the website for specific discount details and deadlines.

Venue and Accommodation

Yes, we have recommended several hotels near the University of Melbourne to offer best convenience for conference attendees. Please visit our Information page for more details and booking links.
Limited parking is available on campus. We encourage attendees to use public transportation if possible. Please refer to the University of Melbourne website for more information on parking availability and fees.

Programme and Sessions

The conference programme, including keynote speeches, sessions, and workshops, will be available on our website closer to the event date. Please check back regularly for updates.
Submissions for papers and proposals can be made through the submission portal on our website. The deadline for submissions and submission guidelines can be found in Call for Papers.
Yes, most sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees after the conference. Please note that some sessions may not be recorded due to speaker preferences or technical limitations.

Attendee Information

No, a printed ticket is not necessary. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a QR code. Please present this QR code to the registration table and a physical copy of your badge and lanyard will be printed on site.
We recommend bringing a laptop or tablet for note-taking, business cards for networking, and a reusable water bottle. Wi-Fi will be available at the venue.
Yes, the registration fee includes lunch and refreshments for each day of the conference. There will also be a conference dinner on December 3, 2024, which requires separate registration for day registars and additional attendees. Dietary requirements will be catered to. Please indicate this during the registration process or contact us directly.

Accessibility and Support

The Arts West Building is fully wheelchair accessible. If you require any specific accommodations, such as hearing or visual assistance, please indicate this during the registration process or contact us directly.
For any further questions or assistance, please contact our conference support team at ascilite2024@mcoevents.com.au or call 0431 434 603 (Melissa Yu). Our team is happy to help.
The University of Melbourne has implemented various measures to ensure the safety of all attendees including ventilation system upgrade etc. Hand sanitiser and facial masks are also available at the check-in counter and in each break-out room.
If you experience any symptoms of illness during the conference, please promptly notify our on-site support team. You can find their location and contact details on the website and app.