Keynote Address
Join us on Tuesday, December 12, from 5pm to 8pm for an insightful keynote and dinner with Christine Mudavanhu. She'll discuss strategies for engaging high school students in IT, share classroom technology teaching insights, and inspire ideas for creating an encouraging environment for women in technology.
Christine is known for empowering women of color through collaborative partnerships and tech innovation. As the Founding Partner of Utano Global, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting company, she integrates VR and gamification in workshops to foster empathy and openness around DEI. Christine is also the Founding Partner of Migrant Women in Business, empowering migrant and refugee women to start their own businesses.
She played a crucial role in launching Mushauri, a STEM mentorship program for students from diverse backgrounds, benefiting over 400 students in three months. Christine, a strategic advisor for Mushauri, supports its expansion.
As the host of the 'Sisters in Colour' podcast, Christine celebrates the achievements of women of color, aiming to change the leadership narrative and provide role models for the next generation. Representation matters, and Christine is dedicated to showcasing diverse leadership on her platform.
About Teachers PD: Engaging Minds to Inspire Diversity in IT
About the Event
Hosted by UQSchoolsNet and AusCERT at The University of Queensland, the Engaging Minds professional development aims to support teachers in seamlessly integrating IT and computing into their curriculum, while making the learning process both enjoyable and captivating. Our primary focus will revolve around hands-on, activity-based learning and problem-solving activities that foster discussions and networking opportunities, enabling teachers to enrich their classes with engaging content for their students.
This PD is specifically tailored to cater to the needs and interests of teachers seeking to incorporate IT and computing into their curriculum, with a particular focus on empowering female students and First Nations students.