“ The illiterates of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ”

Alvin Toffler

Details + Registration http://cefpinswrelearn2013.eventbrite.com.au

This year our November regional event, relearn (formerly Big Day Out), will be held in the Sydney CBD. The event will continue to encourage all of us to consider how we embrace the changing paradigm of school. It is a unique opportunity to come together to share challenges, thoughts & ideas and indeed to learn, unlearn and relearn over one or two days.

CPD points will be available to registered architects and educators.*The Mayfield Project : John Mayfield had a passion for involving young professionals in CEFPI and the objective of the project is to get them involved in research that can inform the wider CEFPI family.

This rich and challenging two-day program, includes a full day with Stephen Heppell, followed by a day exploring spaces for working + spaces for learning in the 21stC paradigm. With specialised input you will hear from and have the opportunity to enter into dialogue with some leading thinkers in the area of learning / teacher spaces.

The workshop will be held in the city in the MLC Centre, near Martin Place. We will also have the opportunity for guided tours of GPT offices, which adopts the Activity-Based Work practice, accommodating 75% of staff at any time, supported by unallocated spaces.

These two unique days will feature:n A full day workshop with Stephen Heppell.n Exploration of designing teacher working space & staff

areas.n A city walking tour as part of the understanding of the

evolution of learning and work space.n A presentation by ULab at UTS of innovative space and

learning ambitions.n A visit to informal learning within the UTS School of

Business.n An update on the current Mayfield Project* and the

CEFPI Hope - Tanzania Project.

Learning occurs best when it is active, and participants will have the opportunity to practically examine spaces and consider the key elements for design. Whether you are designing new spaces or transforming existing spaces, this two day workshop will give key insights into your project.

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Registration is available for either or both days, with discounts for booking both days. An early bird discount applies prior to 23 October. Places will be limited so get in early.

“ The illiterates of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ”

Alvin Toffler

Details + Registration http://cefpinswrelearn2013.eventbrite.com.au

Thursday 14th10.00 am - 4.00 pm

A full day workshop with Stephen Heppell, Professor of New Media Environments at the Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, Bournemouth University and a champion of the new ways of learning. The workshop will be interactive and engaging as Stephen helps us to unpack ideas about both designing new spaces and transforming existing spaces.Sharing his insights, Stephen will talk about how he sees the design of spaces for learning. Students from different parts of the world will share their insights on how they prefer to learn and what makes the difference to them.

We are also delighted to have Mark Treadwell, leading educational thinker, join us for part of the day, looking at the neuroscience of learning.

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session 1: At MLC CentreA new way of learning- an introduction: Sessions with teachers on Multi-age learning and from students on Learner-led spaces (NZ Skype)

session 2: At MLC CentreWhat can we learn from our students?: Introducing a student design team and Mark Treadwell giving insight into the impact of brain science on learning spaces.

session 3: At MLC CentreDeveloping a practical users guide to spaces for learning: If the design of space is important to learning, then-• What can I do to transform existing spaces in school?• What are the key elements in designing a new space

session 4: At MLC CentreWhat does this mean for my school?: Taking the ‘next steps’.

“ The illiterates of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ”

Alvin Toffler

Details + Registration http://cefpinswrelearn2013.eventbrite.com.au

Friday 15thWhy school is different to work

November 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

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session 1: At MLC CentreRethinking the staffroom – why we should care about teachers’ workspaces: Presented by Dr Kate Bertram this introduces the topic of teacher workspaces into the current discussions surrounding contemporary school designs. It will consider why do we need to consider the design of teacher workspaces in the contemporary school and what is needed to create better spaces for teachers to work, innovate, collaborate and mentor one another?

session 2: At MLC CentreWhat is Liquid Space?: Sam Nickless from Liquid Space will give us background to the flexible, on-demand work and meeting space. These types of spaces are open and collaborative and provide unique insight into the way creative and innovative people work.

session 3: On the moveTake a walk: The workshop takes a change of pace and a change of location to UTS by a guided city walk. Eoghan Lewis from Sydney Architecture Walks has put together a walking tour, with audio guide taking us from MLC to UTS.

session 4: At ULabOver lunch: we will be updated on this year’s Mayfield Projects, including Tanzania Hope, hosted at U.Lab.

session 5: At ULabDr Joanne Jakovich and Dr Jochen Schweitzer, program directors for this inter-disciplinary think-tank for innovation will present the philosophy behind U.Lab. We then experience the U.Lab approach to design thinking as it relates to ‘Why is School different to Work’ through a number of short workshop sessions. We will also have the opportunity to visit the informal learning spaces at the UTS School of Business.

session 6: CEFPI Australasia AGM