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Lightning Learning and Networking - 27 Mar 25

This event brings together History teachers to encourage connections beyond their own school communities that can provide new insights and support throughout the year.

Connect, share insights and swap stories with like-minded professionals all in a relaxed and informal setting. It's a great opportunity to expand your professional network, discover new teaching strategies and maybe even find your next collaborative project. Don’t miss out on an evening of relaxed, fun and meaningful networking.

Your first drink and canapes are on us!

Lightning Learning and Networking
Thursday 27 March 2025, 5.00pm–7.00pm (registration from 4.30pm)

Ovolo Hotel, South Yarra
Backroom Bar Lounge, 234 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne
A hidden gem tucked away in the basement of Ovolo South Yarra, Backroom is open for collaboration and innovation with its own entry via a discreet concrete door on Toorak Road, next to Lona Misa, identifiable only by a single, neon martini glass sign.

Registrations close Fiday 14 March 2025
The venue will only hold a limited number so please secure your place early.

Price

HTAV Member $40
* All prices include GST.

HTAV ABN: 44 005 739 239

Program

Hosts: Ben Lawless, Aitken College and Lawless Learning and Kara Taylor, Irymple Secondary College Ben Lawless has been a regular presenter at HTAV events for many years. He teaches middle school History, with a passion for ancient Greece and the Middle Ages. He loves using board, card and video games as part of his History classes. Ben has co-authored the successful textbook series Good Humanities, which pioneered the use of developmental rubrics in publishing. He loves to learn new things and his superpower is making friends. Kara Taylor has been teaching History for seventeen years and is a proud Mallee girl. She currently teaches at Irymple Secondary College. Kara’s area of expertise is Australian Aboriginal history and weaving First Nations learning and perspectives into Levels 7–10 Humanities units. Kara has presented at numerous HTAV events and conferences, and provides a range of accessible sources and ideas for teachers to walk away with ready to use. Kara has also presented for the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership in History and challenging classroom behaviours. She is a contributing author for the upcoming Year 7 Humanities textbook for Cambridge University Press. Kara aims to help teachers wherever she can.

Round 1: Icebreaker

Round 2: Lightning learning and networking

Refreshments and chat

Round 3: Focus group learning and networking

Wrap up and Q&A Attendees are very welcome to stay on and continue the conversation.

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Please note: The views and advice presented at HTAV events are not necessarily the views of HTAV. Teachers should use their professional judgement to decide whether to implement or apply what they learn.

Some presenters may use modified extracts from the Victorian Curriculum F–10. These may include the work of other authors. The VCAA does not endorse nor verify the accuracy of the information provided and accepts no responsibility for incomplete or inaccurate information. You can find the most up to date version of the Victorian Curriculum at victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au.

Event Location:	Ovolo Hotel, South Yarra
Registrations Open:	24 Jan 25 9:00 AM
Registrations Close:	14 Mar 25 5:00 PM
Places Available:	72