VINE is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the National FutureSchools Festival 2020 to be held in Melbourne on March 18/19 2020. This partnership provides a discount code (provided in an email to members) to help schools attend the event. Register here. Download the National FutureSchools Festival 2020 Conference brochure HERE.

After deliberation and discussion we have decided to postpone the VINE Technical Deep Dive Day planned for March 30 at Mazenod College. COVID-19 strikes again!  We would particularly like to acknowledge those who have contributed to getting this day together and hope they can share their wisdom later in the year at a rescheduled event: ... Read more

Whilst we know it is one of the busiest times most IT specialists have ever experienced in a school environment, we also know how valuable it is to share knowledge and connect with our network, and hope you can spare the time for this important presentation. Cecelia Irvine-So, Practice Leader (Accredited Specialist Commercial Law) from Moore's ... Read more

The VINE 2020 Technology Showcase is on(line)! This year the event will take the form a "watching party" on the afternoon of July 20  (this event will be reprised the following day) and a string of live webinars in the days that follow. Register for the first watching party on July 20, 4 PM to ... Read more

This session being run by Google will address the impending September 30 conclusion of free access for Education and the next steps. *** G Suite Enterprise for Education allows you to upgrade your digital environment with advanced security controls and enhanced collaboration tools to elevate teaching and learning. If you have been wanting to learn more and ... Read more

Register Here The Evolution and alignment of risk mitigation within the private education space - Securing the future leaders of tomorrow! The education sector has been quick to move to the cloud to enable remote learning, relying on the internet to support our students and teachers. While this has enabled schools to reap the benefits ... Read more

Event Details The demands of modern cyber-security requirements combined with remote and blended learning have created a complex environment to manage and protect.  In this session, we will be providing an overview of the security tools included in your Microsoft 365 subscription, and how they can be used to ensure the digital safety of your ... Read more

Register Here While some schools are getting ready for the shift into a new era by implementing new technology, many find themselves without the needed roadmap to overcome the challenges associated with digital transformation. What are the areas that still need careful planning, thought leadership and technology roadmap to propel your school forward? Join the ... Read more

Registration via Lawsense Site Session 1 Social Media Misuse: Understanding the Limits of the School’s Duty of Care and Supervision Requirements, Managing Devices and Dealing with Online Platforms to Remove Material Duty of Care, Supervision and Managing Devices Cases update: learnings from recent cases about the scope of a school’s duty of care and social ... Read more

Register on Lawsense Site Session 1 Data Storage and Retention: Understanding a School’s Current Rights and Obligations Outlining the legal framework applying to data storage and retention in schools Examining changes in record retention obligations following recent child protection law reform Storing data in offshore servers: meeting your privacy obligations and managing legal risks understanding ... Read more

EduTECH is an annual event that has been running for over 8 years and attracts over 10,000 people annually with 2 full days of professional development, including parallel congress streams, roundtables and breakout sessions. The full agenda can be accessed here. VINE Members Presenting Rob Flavell and Diana Murase. "Managing the ever changing technology in Education", ... Read more

Sessions include: Implementing Effective ICT Contracts and Managing Suppliers and Contractors: Examining Key Matters to Consider in the Current Environment Alec Christie, Partner – Digital Law, Mills Oakley Lawyers Student and Parent Consent: Understanding Requirements for a Valid Consent and Implementing Online Consent Sonja Read, Partner, MinterEllison Social Media Misuse: Understanding the Limits of the ... Read more