“I firmly believe that saying “we’ve always done it this way around here” is dangerous! I enjoy disrupting that way of thinking and watching the excitement of teachers being re-motivated. Adding new technologies into the mix is powerful in driving that positive change. Driving that positive disruption”
Greg has been actively involved in supporting the learning of students with diverse learning needs for over 30 years. During this time he has worked as a classroom teacher, school executive, district consultant, regional manager with the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, and the Professional and Consultancy Manager at Spectronics.
Greg is committed to exploring the possibilities that exist for ALL students through the use of technology, wherever and however teaching and learning takes place.
Greg presents at national and international conferences, and provides training and consultancy across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. He is a Google Certified Educator, Certified Apple Trainer, and a Certified Texthelp Trainer. Greg is a committee member of the NSW Australian Association of Special Education, and is a member of the editorial committee for the AASE Journal, Special Education Perspectives. He recently became a member of the International Committee of the Inclusive Learning Network of ISTE.
Presentation: Beyond Gutenburgs Legacy: A Paradigm Shift 500 Years Later
SENIA Conference, Jakarta International School February 2013
Special Education Network in Asia (SENIA) 11th annual conference, which will take place in Jakarta in February 2013. This conference is not just for special educators; it’s for all educators!
Preconference Workshop
Making Learning Accessible: Maximising the use of technology to support diverse learners and the English literacy requirements of school.
Workshops
Is there more than one way to access curriculum content? Alternative ‘reading’ tools to support students with learning disabilities and difficulties.
Making informed choices, making the right choices, when using inclusive technology to support learners with special education needs.
Northern Territory Workshop Tour: Hands-on with Texthelp Read&Write GOLD Version 11 Literacy Support software – Darwin 23rd August 2013
Various Workshops
Eileen O’Connor Centre, Lewisham – CEO Sydney NSW
Department of Education – Tasmania
Australian Association of Special Education Workshop – Sydney NSW
The Hills School – Northmead – Sydney NSW
Integrating Assistive Technology at Independent Schools Tasmania
Texthelp Training – Catholic Education Office – Sydney NSW
Victorian Deaf Education Institute – VIC
Texthelp Workshops – Canberra ACT
APD Training – Sydney NSW
General Webinars
Apps for Literacy
Texthelp
Co-Writer
Write Online
ReadingDoctor
Personalised Webinars
Texthelp – Mt Aspiring College – New Zealand
Texthelp – St Patrick’s College
Toowoomba Catholic Education – Secondary and Primary separate sessions
LD Teachers GPS Schools Sydney – Making A Difference for Students with LD
October 2012 – Singapore
May | June 2012 – Singapore
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Auckland, New Zealand 6th March 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Perth 28th February 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Hobart 26th February 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Melbourne 24th February 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Sydney 21st February 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Wagga Wagga 19th February 2014
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Older Students Struggling with Literacy in Secondary School and Post-secondary Settings – Brisbane 17th February 2014
Northern Territory Workshop Tour: Supporting your diverse learners using iPads and other technologies in your classroom toolkit! – Alice Springs 2nd September 2013
Northern Territory Workshop Tour: Supporting your diverse learners using iPads and other technologies in your classroom toolkit! – Gove (Nhulunbuy) 30th August 2013
Northern Territory Workshop Tour: Supporting your diverse learners using iPads and other technologies in your classroom toolkit! – Katherine 28th August 2013
Northern Territory Workshop Tour: Supporting your diverse learners using iPads and other technologies in your classroom toolkit! – Darwin 26th August 2013
iPad Workshops at Australian Association of Special Education (AASE) NT – Darwin 24th August 2013
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Students with Autism in Primary School Years – Sydney 16th August 2013
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Students with Autism in Primary School Years – Brisbane 8th August 2013
iPad MasterClass: Using iPads to Support Students with Autism in Primary School Years – Melbourne 7th August 2013
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Brisbane 31st May 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Melbourne 29th May 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Sydney 21st May 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Hobart 11th April 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Auckland, New Zealand 8th to 9th April 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Perth 20th to 21st March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Adelaide 18th March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Melbourne 15th March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Sydney 13th March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Cairns 11th March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Integrating iPads into your Classroom: For Learning Support and Special Ed – Brisbane 7th March 2013
Helping you to make informed apps and technology choices for your students!
Catholic Schools Office – Newcastle NSW
Canberra Institute of Technology – ACT
NSW Australian Association of Special Education – Sydney NSW
Ministry of Education, New Zealand
CEO Melbourne – VIC
School of Special Educational Needs: Disability, WA Department of Education – Perth WA
RTLB Program, Cluster 8: Nga Manu Awhina, Ministry of Education, Auckland New Zealand
Learning Innovation Centre – Sunshine Coast QLD
North Lakes Catholic Education – Brisbane QLD
Kalamunda PS ESC iPad workshop – WA
Catholic Education Office – Canberra ACT
Sydney NSW
Perth WA
Lutheran Education Brisbane QLD
Catholic Education Office Sydney Diocese – NSW
Rockhampton Special School – QLD
William Ross Performing Arts Centre Townsville – QLD
Claremont Special School – QLD
Kuraby Special School – QLD
Aspley Special School – QLD
Cairns State High School – QLD
Mackay Special School – QLD
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