ABOUT SMARTNET
Since 1997 SmartNet has facilitated knowledge sharing, innovation and networking across sector boundaries through short live events supported by online resources. SmartNet is a division of Lyall Lukey Resources Ltd, established in 1987.
Since 2007 twelve Education Leaders Forums have been run under the SmartNet umbrella. Convened by Lyall Lukey the annual ELF series involves education leaders and aspiring leaders from across the learning spectrum from early childhood to post-tertiary education.
Five annual Seismics and the City events were also convened by Lyall in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquakes of 2010-11. See past events and what people say about ELF.
Lyall Lukey
M.A. (Hons), Dip.Tchg., AFNZIM
Convener, Education Leaders Forum
Founder, SmartNet
EDUCATION LEADERS FORUM
SEISMICS AND THE CITY
Seismics and the City is an annual series of forums involving public, private and community sector organisations engaged in the re-building and revitalisation of Greater Christchurch in the wake of the earthquakes of 2010-11. The first forum was held in March 2012, one year and one month after the devastating February 2011 earthquake.
ELF
Donald Matheson, Media & Communication, @UCNZ on Handling #FakeNews and Flaky Views at #ELF19NZ Education plays a important role in tackling prejudice in #SocialMedia by demonstrating the links between hateful comments and actions. #OnlineSafety #credible #INFORMATION
Anjii Webster (@AnjiiW) from @netsafeNZ presenting for attendees at #ELF19NZ - there are fantastic opportunities in using technology in education. Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
Effects of screen time on preschool health and development from the Ministry of Social Development msd.govt.nz/documents/abou… #elf19nz Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
Recommendations for screen time from Dr Mary Redmayne #elf19nz Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
@AnjiiW, Education Advisor, @netsafeNZ shared some interesting stats in her session '#OnlineSafety and Wellbeing': In 2019, 6% of NZ population between 13-17 yrs have "digitally harmed" themselves. Does #DigitalPrivacy exist? #ELF19NZ #DigitalCitizenship
A slightly different spin from our other sessions on #digitization in education, and providing #equal #digitalaccess - Dr Mary Redmayne, Independent Researcher, on Dangers of Screen Overuse. #ELF19NZ
The question is not whether we agree on #automation and #AI but it's about how we are going to support young people to become disruptive innovators by creating new technologies for the rapidly changing #digitalfuture @EducationGovtNZ #ELF19NZ
Hmmmm. Maybe this would be a good reason to start teaching in #Dunedin? dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-event… #ELF19NZ Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
Fraser Liggett, Economic Development Programme Manager, Enterprise Dunedin, DCC speaking on the exciting plans for a new Centre of Digital Excellence, around #gaming and #appdevelopment in #education and #Training. #ELF19NZ
"Open source software is a really good fit for #education. #Collaboration with other educators will produce the best results." Paul Stevens on #OpenSource IT #innovation #ELF19NZ @CatalystNZ
First session for the day with Paul Stevens, GM, The Open Knowledge Group, @CatalystNZ on #education and #OpenSource IT Innovation. "In open source we've really embraced the community; not just at the technical level but at the user level as well." #DisruptiveInnovation #ELF19NZ
Excited about Day 2 of #ELF19NZ - we are looking forward to insightful discussions and workshops on #DigitalDividents & #Dangers
#NaturalIntelligence > #ArtificialIntelligence: to get the most effective learning and doing from the dynamic interplay between NI and AI we need to understand the radical differences between even the crudest human mind and the most sophisticated computer programme. #ELF19NZ
Jessica Tulp on digital human and education: #DigitalHumans can create new and compelling teaching experiences that can be accessed by anyone from anywhere. Learn more: soulmachines.com #ELF19NZ
Say hello to Leah, a digital human. The technology that @Soulmachines is developing is a digital brain which powers digital humans - putting a face to technology while communicating with machines. #HumanisingTechnology #ELF19NZ
Mike Hollings from Te Kura talking about a Transformative Shift to Online Provision at #ELF19NZ Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
Great hearing from @IMahuika about the connected project happening @HaeataCampus - such amazing work empowering families to engage with their children's education #ELF19NZ #digitalaccess Retweeted by Education Leaders Forum (ELF)
SEISMICS
Great line up of speakers for ELF16 @EdLeadersForum Tomorrow's Skills - 23 & 24 August, Akld smartnet.co.nz/elf-2016/contr…
Education Leaders Forum - Tomorrow's Skills: Pathways to the Future 23 & 24 August, Auckland smartnet.co.nz/elf-2016
BLOG
ELF20 – SURFING THE TSUNAMI
SURFING THE TSUNAMI: Leading Change & Managing Transitions – Engaging colleagues, prioritising key challenges and creating a 20/20 vision and strategy Education Leaders Forum 2020 will provide case studies, templates and resources for busy education leaders across the learning spectrum to engage colleagues in prioritising and working on relevant education changes and challenges. Register your […]
Digital Divides, Dividends and Dangers: The Key Role of Education
The March Christchurch terrorist attack has prompted urgent debate about the policing of social media sites. The impact of digital technology on education –and that of educators on the use of social media and other digital platforms-are key themes of the upcoming Education Leaders Forum. In a digital world awash with information and misinformation educators […]
