When: Monday 23rd March

Where: Online 4pm - 5.30pm

Presenters: Rashan Senanayake

Cost: 

• Free for DATTA Vic members
• $29 for non-members

As industries rapidly evolve, the demand for future-ready skills is reshaping Design & Technologies education in Australian schools. By 2030, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), the Internet of Things (IoT), Quantum Computing, and more will redefine how we design, build, and innovate.

This special members' event features award-winning education specialist Rashan Senanayake, who will take a deep dive into the latest advances in emerging technologies, design thinking and teaching pedagogy.

This session offers a comprehensive outlook on of how 8 x key emerging technologies align with industry projections and workforce needs at a global and national scale.  you will learn practical strategies, tools, and innovative approaches to seamlessly integrate these technologies into the Design & Technologies curriculum—enhancing students’ design thinking, problem-solving, and technology literacy.

Rashan is inspiring innovation & emerging technologies around Australia as the founder and CEO of Australia’s leading professional development for 21st century education & industry: Inspired Education Australia. In addition to this, Rashan is also the Design Director for Inspired Design Australia, servicing and helping other entrepreneurs, start-ups and small to medium businesses with ‘Design for Business’. https://rashansenanayake.com/about

In 2025, Rashan received a Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) for his outstanding contribution to design and technology education. 

Disclaimer

The approaches outlined in this workshop are those of the author and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DATTA Vic. While all attempts have been made to align the advice and suggestions with VCAA expectations, the support material has not been verified by VCAA. Authors have acted with all available information from VCAA at the time of publication.

Responsibility for any loss resulting from action or refraining from action in response to the material must be accepted by users. Teachers must refer to the mandatory documents in relation to the study from VCAA, available online and updated every year.