One of our partners, the Student Youth Network, is holding a Media Learning Week from August 24 – 28 at the State Library of Victoria.  Sessions are free, but bookings are essential.

In SYN’s own words:

SYN Media Learning Week is underway next week!!

We will be hosting a week-long series of Free Teacher Professional events at The State Library of Victoria.

One of the highlights of SYN Media Learning Week will be the Keynote Presentation by Mark Pesce.  Known internationally as the man who fused virtual reality with the World Wide Web to invent VRML, Mark Pesce has been exploring the frontiers of media and technology for a quarter of a century.
Mark Pesce will be speaking about the “four domains” of importance to educators in the 21st century: Constructivism, Sharing, Mobile and Digital Citizenship.

This presentation is an amazing opportunity for teachers to experience the knowledge of Mark Pesce in person.

There are still spaces available in this session, Thursday August 27 1:30 – 2:30 pm and it is FREE!

Book online http://www.eventbrite.com/event/373156120 or email training@syn.org.au

One of the supporters of this year’s Freeplay, especially in regards to sourcing equipment for our public expo area, has been iDef, and they’re returning later this year.

The International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF) is heading back to Melbourne, Australia in 2009 playing host to a series of events and activities supporting and promoting the exciting and innovative digital world. The festival will include the eGames Expo, Digital Lifestyle Show and Develop ICT Skills and Careers Expo. Featuring leading game publishers and the opportunity to engage with industry representatives iDEF is a great opportunity to gain a greater insight into the world of games and interactive entertainment. For more info check out www.idef.com.au

We’ve recently formed a media partnership with SYN, the Student Youth Network, and they’re running a workshop on Gaming & Learning as part of its Media Learning Week, check out syn.org.au/education for details.

Our venue partner, the State Library of Victoria, is having a gaming night on Friday 17th July.

Xperience XBOX

FRI 17 JULY, 6.30 – 9PM

Come in and experience some of the best XBOX 360 games with an evening of modern, multiplayer, and online XBOX 360 games, such as Guitar Hero: World Tour, Halo 3, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Street Fighter IV, and Sacred 2. There’ll also be giveaways and opportunities to win major prizes*, including an XBOX 360 & games pack. All funds raised on the night will be going to benefit the Royal Children’s Hospital. So engage with XBOX 360 gaming and help others at the same time! Presented in association with OzBoxLive.

Where: Experimedia at the State Library of Victoria

Cost: FREE [Bookings required] *$5 payable per ticket for the prize raffle

Phone: 03 8664 7099
Email: bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Online (via Eventbrite): http://xperiencexbox.eventbrite.com

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