THE PROGRAM
THE PROGRAM
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Monday 19 January
Monday 19 January
SURGING POTENTIAL
SURGING POTENTIAL
At your base location- Virtual
At your base location- Virtual
08:30am - 08:45am: Opening Ripple: Welcome Back (15 min)
08:30am - 08:45am: Opening Ripple: Welcome Back (15 min)
Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Kate Venables (General Manager, South West Region)
This session is a general welcome back to all staff.
08:50am - 09:20am: Ripples of Readiness: Studies Housekeeping (30mins)
08:50am - 09:20am: Ripples of Readiness: Studies Housekeeping (30mins)
Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Anne Griffiths and Faculty Directors
Welcome back to staff.
Establish theme requirements and expectations of dress.
Acknowledge Country.
Outline the Week.
Remember the Annual Refresher training.
Bring laptops for Wednesday.
Review expectations for team planning sessions this afternoon.
Book your Ripple Activities for Wednesday (no later than this afternoon).
Register for the Virtual Summit, which is on Thursday.
Complete the 'Good to Great' session today (Survey link in the program).
09:25am - 09:55am: From Good to Great: Deepening the Ripple (30mins)
09:25am - 09:55am: From Good to Great: Deepening the Ripple (30mins)
Tasks:
Complete the Good to Great Self-Reflection.
Access the Self-Reflection here: https://tafeqld.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2h42YPYsDPE3oqy
NB: English Language AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators use this link: Good to Great Reflection for AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators – Fill in form
10:00am - 11:00am: Currents of Connection: State-Wide Product Portfolio Meeting (60mins)
10:00am - 11:00am: Currents of Connection: State-Wide Product Portfolio Meeting (60mins)
Meeting Link: You are expected to register, but you can also use this LINK
Facilitated by: Gerry Amos (Executive Director, Ed Quality Capability & Integrity (VET), Academic)
Information and registration can be found HERE - Product Portfolio Meeting (SPOT)
11:05am - 12:00pm: Ripples in Practice: Portfolio & PLC Reconnection (55mins)
11:05am - 12:00pm: Ripples in Practice: Portfolio & PLC Reconnection (55mins)
Meeting Link: PLC Invites (check your Outlook calendar)
Facilitated by: Product Leads from relevant product portfolios.
Information and registration can be found HERE - Product Portfolio Meeting (SPOT)
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Lunch Break (45mins)
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Lunch Break (45mins)
12:50pm - 01:20pm: Anchored in Integrity (30mins)
12:50pm - 01:20pm: Anchored in Integrity (30mins)
Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Steven Spina (Director, People and Culture)
This session is an annual refresher on ethical behaviour and integrity in the public sector.
01:25pm - 01:55pm: Worldskills as a Ripple Effect (30mins)
01:25pm - 01:55pm: Worldskills as a Ripple Effect (30mins)
Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Michael Farrugia (Teacher, Foundation Program)
This session will explain WorldSkills and opportunities for involvement.
02:00pm - 03:30pm: Ripples in Action: Faculty Guided Team Collaboration(1 hour 30 mins)
02:00pm - 03:30pm: Ripples in Action: Faculty Guided Team Collaboration(1 hour 30 mins)
02:00pm - 02:45pm: Charting the Course: CoPel 2026 Priorities (45mins)
02:00pm - 02:45pm: Charting the Course: CoPel 2026 Priorities (45mins)
Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Peter Schneidewin (Educator Capability Leading Teacher, Educational Design Team)
Only LVTs and Senior teachers need to attend this session.
This session is to refocus on what CoPEL will achieve in 2026.
After the meeting undertake team based activities.
Ripple Sessions | Do this now for Wed |
Ripple Sessions | Do this now for Wed |
Bookings are essential
Bookings are essential
03:30pm: Scheduled sessions conclude
This year, CCP certificates are available straight away to be downloaded/saved, via the attendance forms.
It is best to complete the attendance forms via your laptop,
so the certificates can be saved to your computer files and accessed later to upload to MyProfile.
Tuesday 20 January
Tuesday 20 January
RIPPLE EFFECT
RIPPLE EFFECT
Face to Face @ Toowoomba campus
Face to Face @ Toowoomba campus
09:00am - 09:45am: From Bean to Brilliance: Brewing Ripples of Change
09:00am - 09:45am: From Bean to Brilliance: Brewing Ripples of Change
Location: Refectory
Grab a coffee
Pick up your notebook
Check the program on your phone using the QR code
Have a chat and mingle with your fellow educators
09:45am - 09:55am: Move to Sessions
09:45am - 09:55am: Move to Sessions
09:55am - 10:55am: TAFE at Schools or Library Session (Education / Health / Western Qld staff)
09:55am - 10:55am: TAFE at Schools or Library Session (Education / Health / Western Qld staff)
Attend either the TAFE at Schools Session or the Library session based on need.
TAFE at Schools Session Location: B Block Triple Room B2 ~ 34/31/23
Library Session Location: A Block Auditorium
09:55am - 10:55am: TAFE at Schools or Literacy Session (Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff)
09:55am - 10:55am: TAFE at Schools or Literacy Session (Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff)
Attend either the TAFE at Schools Session or the Literacy session based on need.
TAFE at Schools Session Location: B Block Triple Room B2 ~ 34/31/23
Literacy Session Location: Restaurant
11:00am - 12:00pm: Keynote Speaker Address (Round 1)
(Education / Health / Western QLD staff)
Location: A Block Auditorium
This is a rotation activity: Education, Health, and Western QLD staff will attend this session. Educators from other faculties will be at the General Manager's Vision session.
Your lunch will be served in the canteen after the session.
Hosted by: Anne Griffiths (Director, Education and Training)
Presented by: Lizzie Williamson
Lizzie is a global keynote speaker, professional performer, and creator of the Two Minute Method, who delivers science-backed, story-fuelled, high-energy keynotes. Lizzie Williamson | Top Motivational Keynote Conference Speaker
11:00am - 12:00pm: General Manager Vision Session (Round 1)
(Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff)
Location: Restaurant
This is a rotation activity: Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Service staff will attend this session. Educators from other faculties will be at the Keynote Speaker Address.
Your lunch will be served at the restaurant after the session.
Facilitated by: Kate Venables (General Manager South West Region, TAFE Queensland Executives)
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Lunch (45mins)
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Lunch (45mins)
Key Note Speaker Attendees (Education / Health / Western QLD staff): Please pick up lunch from the canteen.
GM Vision Session Attendees (Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff): Please pick up lunch from the restaurant (same location as the GM Vision Session).
12:45pm - 01:45pm: Keynote Speaker Address (Round 2)
(Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff)
Location: A Block Auditorium
This is a rotation activity: Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Service staff will attend this session. Educators from other faculties will be at the General Manager's Vision session.
Your lunch will be served in the canteen after the session.
Hosted by: Anne Griffiths (Director, Education and Training)
Presented by: Lizzie Williamson
Lizzie is a global keynote speaker, professional performer, and creator of the Two Minute Method, who delivers science-backed, story-fuelled, high-energy keynotes. Lizzie Williamson | Top Motivational Keynote Conference Speaker
12:45pm - 01:45pm: General Manager Vision Session (Round 2) (Education / Health / Western QLD staff)
Location: Restaurant
This is a rotation activity: Education, Health, and Western Qld staff will attend this session. Educators from other faculties will be at the Keynote Speaker Address.
Facilitated by: Kate Venables (General Manager South West Region, TAFE Queensland Executives)
01:45pm - 01:55pm: Move to Sessions
01:45pm - 01:55pm: Move to Sessions
02:00pm - 03:00pm: Apprentice and Trainee Information or Literacy Session (Education - ATP & TAE teams, Health, and Western QLD staff)
02:00pm - 03:00pm: Apprentice and Trainee Information or Literacy Session (Education - ATP & TAE teams, Health, and Western QLD staff)
Attend either the Apprentice and Trainee Information Session or the Literacy session based on need.
Apprentice and Trainee Information Session Location: B Block Triple Room B2 ~ 34/31/23
Literacy Session Location: Restaurant
02:00pm - 03:00pm: AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators only - Education Faculty - English Language Team Activity
02:00pm - 03:00pm: AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators only - Education Faculty - English Language Team Activity
Attend this session to undertake a briefing and break-out activity
Location: B Block B2 ~ Room 22/21
02:00pm - 03:00pm: Apprentice and Trainee Information or Library Session (Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Service staff)
02:00pm - 03:00pm: Apprentice and Trainee Information or Library Session (Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Service staff)
Attend either the Schools Session or the Library Session, as needed.
Apprentice and Trainee Information Session Location: B Block Triple Room B2 ~ 34/31/23
Library Session Location: A Block Auditorium
03:15pm: Scheduled sessions conclude
03:15pm: Scheduled sessions conclude
Travel: Pack up and proceed to transportation back home or accommodation (if applicable)
Refer to Travel and Accommodation Page for details - CLICK HERE
This year, CCP certificates are available straight away to be downloaded/saved, via the attendance forms.
It is best to complete the attendance forms via your laptop,
so the certificates can be saved to your computer files and accessed later to upload to MyProfile.
Wednesday 21 January
Wednesday 21 January
DIVING INTO PRACTICE
DIVING INTO PRACTICE
Face to Face @ Toowoomba campus
Face to Face @ Toowoomba campus
09:00am - 09:45am: Arrival, Morning Tea and Coffee: Brewed Awakening: The Ripple Effect of a Good Cup (45mins)
Room: Refectory
Grab a coffee
Check the program on your phone using the QR code
Have a chat and mingle with your fellow educators
09:45am - 03:00pm: Education Faculty - English Language Team Activities - AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators only (With a break for lunch)
Location: B Block Triple Room B2 ~ 34/31/23
Facilitated by: Anne Smith (Faculty Director, Education)
English Language AMEP/SEE/L&N Educators only; the remainder of the faculty (ATP & TAE) attend Ripple Sessions.
09:45am - 10:00am: Move to Ripple Sessions
A Block Auditorium: AI-Powered Self-Reflection: Your Personal Teaching Mentor
A Block Lower Ground 23: Unlocking ConnTools: Practical Features to Power Your Teaching
A Block Lower Ground 26: Thinking Deeper: Socratic Questioning and the Power of Pause
A Block Lower Ground 31: Smart Planning & Teaching: Blending Practice, Theory, and AI for Vocational Success
A Block Lower Ground 33: Smart Checks: Using Exit Tickets, Quizzes, and AI to Boost Retention
A Block Lower Ground 40: Know Your Students. Shape their Success.
A Block Lower Ground 42: Panopto in Practice: Interactive Video for Engagement and Assessment
A Block Lower Ground 43: From Sage to Guide: Empowering Learners Through Engagement
Restaurant: Activating Engagement in VET: Think-Pair-Share and Retrieval Practice
10:00am - 10:55am: Ripple Sessions (Round 1 of 4)
Attend the #1 session you selected
At the end of the session spend some time to reflect; have a 1-2min chat with another attendee and record your thoughts.
Catch the Ripple: Don't let the learning drift away - click here to help record your reflection
11:00am - 11:55am: Ripple Sessions (Round 2 of 4)
Attend the #2 session you selected
At the end of the session spend some time to reflect; have a 1-2min chat with another attendee and record your thoughts.
Catch the Ripple: Don't let the learning drift away - click here to help record your reflection
12:00pm - 01:00pm: Lunch (45mins)
Location by Faculty:
Canteen: Education, Health, and Western QLD Staff
Restaurant: Agrifood, Technology and Transport / Construction & Utilities / Manufacturing / Personal Services staff
01:00pm - 01:55pm: Ripple Sessions (Round 3 of 4)
Attend the #3 session you selected
At the end of the session spend some time to reflect; have a 1-2min chat with another attendee and record your thoughts.
Catch the Ripple: Don't let the learning drift away - click here to help record your reflection
02:05pm - 03:00pm: Ripple Sessions (Round 4 of 4)
Attend the #4 session you selected
At the end of the session spend some time to reflect; have a 1-2min chat with another attendee and record your thoughts.
Catch the Ripple: Don't let the learning drift away - click here to help record your reflection
03:00pm -03:15pm: Scheduled sessions conclude
03:00pm -03:15pm: Scheduled sessions conclude
Travel: Pack up and proceed to transportation back home or accommodation (if applicable)
Refer to Travel and Accommodation Page for details - CLICK HERE
This year, CCP certificates are available straight away to be downloaded/saved, via the attendance forms.
It is best to complete the attendance forms via your laptop,
so the certificates can be saved to your computer files and accessed later to upload to MyProfile.
Thursday 22 January
Thursday 22 January
WAVES OF WISDOM
WAVES OF WISDOM
At your base location
At your base location
08:30am - 03:30pm: TQ Virtual Summit
08:30am - 03:30pm: TQ Virtual Summit
Refer to Virtual Summit Sharepoint Page for details on the program and registration
Refer to Virtual Summit Sharepoint Page for details on the program and registration
The Virtual Summit will be hosted in Zoom Events and requires registration. Ensure this is done before attending.
Each region has nominated a day/s to attend to the TQ Virtual Summit. TQSW's day is Thursday 22 January 2026.
Attendance for Thursday 22 January Sessions
Attendance for Thursday 22 January Sessions
Certificates for attending the TQ Virtual Summit will be issued by the TQ Centre of Teaching and Learning based on your attendance in the Zoom Event.
Contact Sam Crowe with any queries about the TQ Virtual Summit.
Friday 23 January
Friday 23 January
LIQUID CLARITY
LIQUID CLARITY
At your base location
At your base location
08:30am - 09:30am: Flow Forward: Connect Update (60mins)
08:30am - 09:30am: Flow Forward: Connect Update (60mins)
Virtual Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Sarah Orr & Peter Schneidewin (Educator Capability Leading Teachers, Educational Design Team)
This session will update you on recent Connect Learning Management System additions.
09:45am - 10:45am: Making Waves with EPS (60mins)
09:45am - 10:45am: Making Waves with EPS (60mins)
Virtual Meeting Link: Teams Meeting
Facilitated by: Vicki Tiedeman (Change, Communication and Training Lead, Student Systems Support)
This session will discuss all things EPS - Educational Planning System
EPS automates and connects all aspects of educational planning, ensuring a seamless flow of information.
10:45am - 11:00am: Morning Tea Break (15mins)
10:45am - 11:00am: Morning Tea Break (15mins)
11:00am - 12:30pm: Ride the Wave: Educational Administration Activities (Educators)
11:00am - 12:30pm: Ride the Wave: Educational Administration Activities (Educators)
This time is provided to update and complete the following activities:
Complete TQ HR Annual Refresher Training on Connect
Update MyProfile currency
Review MyProfile Delivery Plans
Planning for class as required
12:30pm: Studies Week Official scheduled program concludes
This year, CCP certificates are available straight away to be downloaded/saved, via the attendance forms.
It is best to complete the attendance forms via your laptop,
so the certificates can be saved to your computer files and accessed later to upload to MyProfile.
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