Events

  • VIC – High Impact Engagement Strategies

    Explore the High Impact Engagement Strategies (HIES) and how they can be implemented in the online context with VSV’s Middle Years Engagement Leader, Carly McDermott. The webinar takes you through a trauma informed approach to unpack the complexities of student engagement. Carly demonstrates how VSV’s purpose-built engagement matrix can be utilised to measure and monitor engagement using a holistic approach.

  • NSW – Enhancing Online Lesson Delivery Through Reflective Practice with the Quality Live Lesson Framework

    The Quality Live Lesson Framework is a reflection tool that supports the improvement of real-time online lesson delivery through video analysis. Designed by distance education teachers at Finigan SDE for distance education, the framework guides teachers to observe and evaluate their own recorded lessons across three key domains: Body Language, Voice, and Cognitive Load. Each...

  • Curiosity: The “why” and “how” of curiosity in learning

    In this webinar, Casey Hall shares Open Access College’s journey so far in developing effective learners through curiosity. “Our schooling system quashes curiosity in students.” “Curious people live longer.” “Curiosity killed the cat.” Curious about these statements? Come along and learn why curiosity is important and how to foster student curiosity in the online classroom....

  • Click, Connect, Decode – phonics teaching in distance learning

    In this recorded webinar, Sheldon Smith presents an innovative approach to phonics instruction implemented at Kimberley School of the Air. The session explores how integrating daily phonics reviews with physical movement fosters student engagement, reinforces foundational literacy skills, and supports confidence-building in remote learning contexts. Participants will gain practical insights into structured routines that make phonics instruction both effective and enjoyable.

  • “Tech that actually works” – engaging and interactive class resources using Padlet.

    In this recorded presented by Channen Price from Charters Towers School of Distance Education as she shares her experience using Padlet to enhance student engagement and collaboration. With a background in teaching HASS and Years 7-8 Visual Art/Media Arts, Channen brings practical insights into integrating digital tools into diverse learning environments.

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  • Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: UDL in Distance Learning Environments

    In this 60-minute AADES session, participants will explore how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be used as a practical framework to meet the diverse needs of learners in distance education settings. With increasing enrolments extending beyond geographically isolated students to include learners with a wide range of additional needs, this session unpacks how thoughtfully...

  • Creating engaging learning materials in Canva

    In this 60-minute AADES webinar, Sydney Distance Education Teachers will showcase their use of Canva to meet the learning needs of their diverse cohort of students. Participants will explore how Canva can be utilised to create a range of engaging and interactive learning activities and asynchronous learning materials. The release of new Creative Arts, History...

  • AADES Biennial Conference

    Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney NSW 2/101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia

    The AADES Biennial Conference will be held 3-4 September 2026 at the Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney NSW. Early bird registration (at a reduced rate) is now open for the 2026 AADES...