Future Anything

"Will AI take my job?" Maybe not — but it might help your workload. In our latest Live Learning, Future Anything's Dan Dempsey was joined by Matthew Esterman 🧔🏻 (Founder & Director, The Next Word), MJ Raatz (Forest Lake State High School & Commonwealth Bank Australian Schools Plus Teaching Fellow) and Meghan Jeppe (Innovative Educator, KingsWay School, Auckland, NZ). They dove into how AI can actually lighten the load for educators — from brainstorming lesson ideas to levelling up feedback and admin. Watch the full recorded session here: https://lnkd.in/ezUUcmMc Don't miss out on our next Live Learning, 'Surviving to Thriving: Prioritising Teacher Wellness'. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiB7E5Cb (A.I Dan promises not to take Real Dan's job)

At Future Anything, we know that real-world experience and mentorship are key to fostering the next generation of innovators. That's why we're excited to share that we were invited to the Canterbury College Industry Professionals Networking Session! It was an incredible opportunity to engage with a wide variety of local industry leaders who shared invaluable knowledge and feedback. Through our Activate program, we connect schools with local industry mentors, known as Activators. These mentors provide students with first-hand insights into their fields, help ideate solutions, and support them in creating innovative, real-world projects. By collaborating with industry professionals, we're ensuring that the next wave of change-makers is ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. 💡 Want to become an Activate school, or thinking about becoming an Activator yourself? Let’s connect! https://lnkd.in/gb4eDrYe

In our latest blog, Dan Dempsey, Director of Professional Learning at Future Anything, explores how microlearning—small, intentional bursts of study—can be a game-changer for both professional growth and student engagement💡 Check out the full blog to discover: 🟣 How to use microlearning for professional growth 🟣 Practical strategies for integrating microlearning into your teaching 🟣 Ways to make small learning moments count Read online here: https://lnkd.in/grxV95RH

We’re on the lookout for more incredible humans to join our 2025 Activator crew! If you're based in Queensland and... 🟣 You’ve got 5–7 hours to volunteer, 🟣 You love chatting with young people about their ideas, 🟣 And you’re passionate about helping the next gen tackle big, real-world problems... Then we want to hear from you! Become an Activator and support students in our Activate program to bring their ideas to life. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/gUkpcdUb

As we move into the fifth industrial revolution, or 5IW, how do we prepare our young people for a world that will be dependent on human-machine collaboration and the balance between technological progress and human values? Nic Dyson, CEO and Founder at Future Anything, was thrilled to take the stage to keynote the recent Toddle - Your Teaching Partner School Leaders Meet Up in Brisbane. With 200+ school leaders converging on The Star in Brisbane, the day was geared towards building connections and inspiring futures. Huge thank you to Toddle for bringing hundreds of caffeinated school leaders together for a fun day of listening, learning, and doing. Nicole Dyson Dan Dempsey Jarred Turner

“Wait, I’ve actually been wondering that too.” We built our online 'Building Engaging Curriculum' teacher PD around the real questions teachers are asking. If you’re a primary or secondary educator eager to dive deeper into project-based learning, design thinking, and inquiry-based teaching, this 8-week online program is designed to help you rethink and reimagine your curriculum and assessment. What can you expect? 🟣 Weekly live workshops delivered via Zoom 🟣 Re-design a unit of curriculum that’s real-world relevant, engaging for students, and aligned with the latest curriculum standards (V9!) 🟣 Develop an assessment plan, entry event, showcase event, and integrate 21st Century Skills or General Capabilities At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a fully resourced unit ready to implement in your classroom. Sessions start on Thursday 1 May and run through June, so register now to snag your spot! https://lnkd.in/guaj5eM8

Educators, it’s time to roll up your sleeves This Thursday, EDRev is hosting a free, practical, no-fluff online session on how to build GPTs that actually work in real educational settings. What we’ll cover: • How GPTs can give us back time to focus on what really matters • How to lighten the admin load and lift the quality of our work • How to build GPTs that support both individual and collective use • Real tools. Real impact. Built by educators, for educators. What we won’t waste time on: • AI ethics debates • Policy rabbit holes • Fear, uncertainty or hype Details: When: Thursday 17 April Time: 9:00 am – 12 noon (AEST) Where: Online Cost: Free Host: EDRev – led by myself and Pip Cleaves If you’re curious about how AI can be shaped by educators—not just handed down to us—this is your space. We’re not interested in AI for AI’s sake. We’re here to create tools that make a difference. Register now and get the Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gmgnvk3K Questions? Message me or Pip Cleaves here on LinkedIn. Tagging some of the crew I know will get this: Peter Hutton | Adriano Di Prato | Samantha Boreham | Brett Wood | Jen Buchanan | Michael Ha | Stacy Edwards | Kelly Bauer | Greg Miller

The Big Ideas Challenge is back! Powered by Future Anything with support from Blacktown City Council, this fast-paced, hands-on event gives Year 7-10 students the chance to think big, design smart, and pitch bold ideas in a Shark Tank style experience. This year’s challenge? "As an entrepreneur, design a smart city concept that reduces urban heat and creates a more sustainable future." Students will: Develop enterprising thinking & human-centered design skills Hear from inspiring changemakers Pitch their big ideas for a cooler, greener city 📅 Event details: 📍 Bowman Hall, Blacktown NSW 🎟️ FREE for schools in Blacktown City Council LGA 👩🏫 Open to Year 7-10 school groups 🚨 Limited spots available – register and find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gsbKBMs5

Did you know that at Future Anything, we connect students with real-world changemakers through our flagship in-curriculum program, Activate? Kicking off our Fast Five series for 2025, we’re spotlighting Joanne Marriott, Founder/Director at MOJO Creative Leadership + Culture. As one of this year’s Activators, Jo is working directly with students to inspire and empower them with real-world insights. 🔗 Get to know Jo and check out her career journey and her advice for young people here: https://bit.ly/3E7kQdZ

Hear from some of the educators and speakers who joined us at FutureFest Brisbane, our teacher professional development conference. It was a day to step out of the classroom, connect with like-minded teachers, and gain fresh perspectives on building engaging, future-focused learning experiences. But it’s not just about inspiration - it’s about practical, ready-to-use ideas you can take straight back to your classroom. From powerful keynotes to hands-on workshops, FutureFest is all about giving educators the tools to create real impact. 🎥 Watch the highlights and see why teachers keep coming back! Looking for resources from the day? Find them here: https://lnkd.in/g2DK2CEJ Watch the video and others on our youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/gFAms7Tt