#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

Excited about Day 2 of #ELF19NZ - we are looking forward to insightful discussions and workshops on #DigitalDividents & #Dangers

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

"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

Hmmmm. Maybe this would be a good reason to start teaching in #Dunedin? dunedin.govt.nz/news-and-event… #ELF19NZ

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

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 Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga #ELF19NZ

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

Recommendations for screen time from Dr Mary Redmayne #elf19nz

Effects of screen time on preschool health and development from the Ministry of Social Development msd.govt.nz/documents/abou… #elf19nz

Anjii Webster ([email protected]) from Netsafe NZ presenting for attendees at #ELF19NZ - there are fantastic opportunities in using technology in education.

Donald Matheson, Media & Communication, University of Canterbury 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

The new Digital Technologies Curriculum is not just about devices but more about people - Tim Bell, Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, University of Canterbury on 'an ABC of computational thinking and digital technologies'. #ELF19NZ

Virtual vs In-person meetings in the Covid Era linkedin.com/pulse/virtual-… article by Lyall Lukey Convener of Education Leaders Forums (ELF)

Register now for the virtual Education Leaders Forum 2021: 9 - 30 June. Ideas, technology and trends defining future learning smartnet.co.nz/elf21/

Learn the Power of 10 Thinking, a teachable thinking process with internationally renowned Dr Michael Hewitt-Gleeson. Join the ELF21 zoom session Weds 16 June 4.00-5:30pm NZT via smartnet.co.nz/elf21/ Michael co-founded the School of Thinking with the late Edward de Bono.

Today’s ELF21 zoom session is on Re-positioning Vocational Education and Skills Training. Panelists: Helen Down - Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ben Naughton - Western Institute Technology Taranaki (WITT) & Diane Lithgow, Skills Consulting Group. smartnet.co.nz/elf21/programm…

Cathy Sheppard, Founder & CEO, BSI People Skills is the first speaker for today’s ELF21 zoom session. The topic is Covid Era Changes and Challenges for Education Leaders – Overcoming resistance to change and building a mentally healthy leadership team. smartnet.co.nz/elf21/programm…

Today’s ELF21 zoom session features Anne Riches, The Mindfield Navigator on Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces - a conversation. How can your learning community be an open, safe and supportive mentally healthy workplace and learning space? smartnet.co.nz/elf21/programm…