{"id":20579,"date":"2024-03-13T15:56:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T04:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=20579"},"modified":"2024-09-20T13:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T03:55:05","slug":"10-reasons-why-you-wont-want-to-miss-the-epic-conference","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/article\/10-reasons-why-you-wont-want-to-miss-the-epic-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why You Won\u2019t Want to Miss EP\u2019s EPIC Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPIC just got a whole lot more EPIC! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We understand that various challenges, such as teacher shortages and limited professional development budgets, prevent educators from accessing in-person events, like EP\u2019s Innovate &amp; Collaborate (EPIC) conferences. To ensure that all educators have equal, accessible access to our EPIC sessions, <\/span><b>we\u2019ve decided to host our EPIC sessions entirely online for free!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will allow educators across the globe to access our latest product announcements, platform insights and thought-leadership sessions. We\u2019re scheduling our EPIC sessions across <\/span><b>Monday 13 May to Friday 17 May at 4:00 local time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure you have the time to enjoy and engage with every EPIC moment. If that doesn\u2019t suit your calendar, all sessions will be available on-demand to watch in comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve put together <\/span><b>ten reasons why you don\u2019t want to miss out on this year\u2019s EPIC online sessions:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Hear a world-renowned keynote speaker discuss the role of AI in education<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The keynote speaker for our Australian events, Brett Salakas, is a world-renowned teacher, leader, poet and the founder of #aussieED, the largest online network of teachers in Australia. With experience as a keynote speaker at several international conferences, Brett\u2019s curriculum insights, industry passion and global expertise make EPIC a must-attend for passionate educators looking to make an impact in the future of education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brett\u2019s keynote will cover the topic: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authentic Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His speech will deep-dive into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to navigate a new era of AI-integrated assessment and pedagogy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How new AI processes support fundamental classroom values<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to seamlessly integrate AI with human insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Gain insights into EP\u2019s new innovations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20022 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/icon-epic-start.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"108\" height=\"101\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The EP platform is levelling up in a way you\u2019ve never seen before. At EPIC, we\u2019re rolling out the red carpet for an exclusive sneak peek at our latest product updates and upcoming features, all designed to help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximise every student&#8217;s potential<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage students with innovative experiences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalise student learning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excited for a sneak peak and can&#8217;t wait for EPIC? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/event\/epic-online-2024\/\">Check out our video preview<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Explore a diverse range of session topics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From artificial intelligence (AI) in education to advanced assessment techniques, our EPICs offer a range of sessions to participate in. EPIC Week has diverse, informative session topics scheduled for each day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday 13\/5 Welcome &amp; Keynote: Assessment in the Age of AI<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday 14\/5 session focus: Learning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday 15\/5 session focus: Assessment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday 16\/5 session focus: Insights<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Friday 17\/5 Customer Panel &amp; Conference close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Engage in comfort<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in informative, interactive sessions from the comfort of your own staffroom, office or lounge! These sessions, combined with rich discussions on key educational topics, ensure that you can gain actionable knowledge and skills, wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Stay up-to-date on AI<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AI is rapidly becoming an integral part of education. Joining our online EPIC conference will give you the latest insights into how AI can be leveraged to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Interact with EP experts<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain direct digital access to EP experts to discuss your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions about our services and products. This online interaction not only allows for a deeper understanding of the platform but enables educators to participate in EP\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Expand your knowledge and skills<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our EPIC sessions are designed to inform and equip attendees with practical skills and knowledge. Whether it&#8217;s learning new techniques for incorporating AI into your lessons or understanding how to better track student growth, the conferences promise tangible takeaways. To recognise your learnings, you\u2019ll receive a Professional Development Certificate, outlining the relevant standards covered in the sessions (if you\u2019re located in Australia, this will include the AITSL standards).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Enjoy accessible resources<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EP prioritises accessibility and inclusivity above all else. We\u2019re pivoting to an online event to ensure that all educators have equal access to sessions, networking opportunities, and EP experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Stay at the forefront of education trends<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay at the forefront of new education trends with our recorded EPIC sessions, which can be shared with colleagues. Or, to experience the session insights in real-time, host a live watch party in your staffroom!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Connect with other educators online<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect and network with educators via a live chat function! You\u2019ll have the chance to discuss ideas and share your thoughts on our session topics, building invaluable professional networks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The countdown for our EPIC events has begun, and we hope to see you there!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20753 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/icon-online-networking.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"118\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.educationperfect.com\/event\/epic-online-2024\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register for 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