Workshops
Building the profile of technicians in universities
Workshop 1
Workshop facilitator: Helen Alm
The role of the technician is an extremely important function within Universities. Often the role of the technician is not properly understood or not valued by others. This interactive session will explore the challenges faced by technicians in raising their profile to others and will explore practical and pragmatic strategies and tips to assist technicians to build their profile both individually and as a collective.
Take Control of Your Email
Workshop 2
Workshop facilitator: Christie Borg
Email has become a critical communication tool via which much of our business is conducted. Without a clear set of guidelines to govern your email behaviour this addictive application can begin to control you rather than you controlling it.
During this session we will explore ways to:
* Reduce email interruption
* Manage the expectation of others
* Utilise your email technology to do some work for you
* Make your communications more effective
* File to find
* Reduce the clutter
Email is more than just receiving, sending, replying and forwarding.
Implementing some simple strategies to your email management has saved over 500 people 47 minutes per day each!
Bringing DNA Analysis To The Classroom
Workshop 7
Workshop Facilitators: Rhonda Loxley and Jan Ryan
This hands-on workshop will present simple and safe alternatives for demonstration of DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis in high school classrooms. Participants will learn the skills associated with micropipetting, extract DNA and prepare and load gels.
The workshop will showcase the ‘Biotech out of the Box’ program which supports the presentation of biotechnology in W.A. high school biology courses.
Workshop On Occupational Stress
Workshop 3
Workshop facilitator: Julie Hitchens
Senior Science Technician
Penrhos College, Perth, Western Australia
jhitchen@penrhos.wa.edu.au
Data Logging and Video Analysis with Vernier
Workshop 6
Workshop facilitator: John Cadogon
Scientrific Pty. Ltd
Technology for teaching hands-on science ("datalogging") is finally a mature, user-friendly and reliable tool. The focus can once again be on the science rather than the implementation.
Laerdal Moulage Practical Workshop
Workshop 4
Workshop facilitator: Tracey Beacroft
The workshop facilitator will demonstrate effective application techniques to create various realistic wounds and abrasions on a manikin using moulage and make-up products. Manikin work stations will allow attendees the hands-on practice of these techniques using the provided gelatin products, trauma make-up and Practoplast wounds. Details of the recommended products and applicators will be available during the workshop.
Café Hypothetical with Chris Mansell
Workshop 5
Workshop facilitator: Chris Mansell
This workshop examines some laboratory-based examples of de-identified, real world incidents. By working together in small groups we will unpack some of the language typically used upon hearing of an injury and so challenge a few of the myths & preconceptions surrounding “operator error” specifically & Behaviour Based Safety generally.
6 Keys To Making Great Presentations!
Workshop 8
Workshop facilitator: Helen Alm
One of the greatest fears for many people is public speaking or making a presentation. This session, facilitated by Helen Alm, will outline 6 important and simple keys to making effective, memorable and enjoyable presentations. With appropriate preparation, planning and practice, and a determination to succeed, making effective presentations is a skill that most people can develop.
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