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  • Access to one free professional learning event per year (excluding the Annual Conference & STEM Conference)*
  • Discounts to all SASTA Professional Learning and CONASTA (the national science teachers conference) - discount percentage dependent on membership type

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  • Quarterly member social events

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Current Member Events

2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Digital Tools to Engage the Modern Learner

Presenter: Jakob Roth, Mercedes College

Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10)

Discover several free and simple digital tools that require minimal preparation time which can be used to supplement existing lessons which engage students and offer unique insights. OneNote as a learner management tool will be shared to showcase how it can be used to streamline lessons and help students stay organised. Several Lesson Starters for Mathematics will be shared that motivate students and practice fundamental skills. To generate interest and spark curiosity, Desmos Classroom can be used to guide students in all key concept areas in Mathematics. Formative assessment tools using Quizizz will be shared and how best to manage these tools effectively for improved student learning outcomes.

Details

Date:

Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Venue: Online

Bookings close: 05/05/2026

Event Pricing

Type Regular price
Personal Member (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) $0.00
1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
Student Member (1 day) $0.00
Joint Member (1 day) $0.00
Life Member (1 day) $0.00
Retired Member (1 day) $0.00
Complimentary Member (1 day) $0.00

Description

Presenter: Jakob Roth, Mercedes College

Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10)

Discover several free and simple digital tools that require minimal preparation time which can be used to supplement existing lessons which engage students and offer unique insights. OneNote as a learner management tool will be shared to showcase how it can be used to streamline lessons and help students stay organised. Several Lesson Starters for Mathematics will be shared that motivate students and practice fundamental skills. To generate interest and spark curiosity, Desmos Classroom can be used to guide students in all key concept areas in Mathematics. Formative assessment tools using Quizizz will be shared and how best to manage these tools effectively for improved student learning outcomes.

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2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Unlock AI's transformative power in your school

Presenter: Chris Bush, AI for Education Expert

In this webinar, AI expert and Leading Teacher Chris Bush will teach you how to harness ChatGPT and AI for revolutionary results. You’ll learn how to use AI for planning, assessment, marking, and more. Join us to discover the power of AI to transform your classroom and school so you can work smarter, not harder. 

Details

Date:

Time: 4.00pm - 5.30pm

Venue: Online

Bookings close: 19/05/2026

Event Pricing

Type Regular price
Personal Member (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) $0.00
1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
Student Member (1 day) $0.00
Joint Member (1 day) $0.00
Life Member (1 day) $0.00
Retired Member (1 day) $0.00

Description

Presenter: Chris Bush, AI for Education Expert

In this webinar, AI expert and Leading Teacher Chris Bush will teach you how to harness ChatGPT and AI for revolutionary results. You’ll learn how to use AI for planning, assessment, marking, and more. Join us to discover the power of AI to transform your classroom and school so you can work smarter, not harder. 

What you'll learn:

  • Transform planning: Craft compelling, AI-generated term outlines, lesson plans and assessments in seconds, complete with activities, solutions and rubrics.
  • Personalise every path: Quickly design differentiated, tailored learning journeys that are adapted to individual student needs and strengths.
  • Maximise your time: Streamline feedback and grading using AI, freeing teachers for deeper student interactions.
  • Introduce and embed AI: Develop guidelines around the safe and appropriate use of AI in your context, bringing along all community members.

What you’ll leave with:

  • Expert mentoring: Receive personalised support and strategies from a Leading Teacher and AI specialist.
  • Ready-to-use prompts: Explore a curated library of classroom-tested prompts to spark immediate AI integration.
  • Prompt mastery: Learn the techniques to craft your own powerful AI prompts with an easy-to-follow guide.
  • Discover the best AI tools and policies: Access handpicked resources and policies that will lead to the most impactful AI integration for your classroom and school setting.

About the Presenter

Chrisopher Bush, Head of Student Voice and Leadership at University High School, is an AI for education expert who helps teachers unlock the full potential of AI. He guides aducators in creating engaging, student-centered experiences while streamlining work and mazimising their impact. With his expertise, you'll discover how AI can transform you school. 

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2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Preparing Students for Online Exams

Presenter: Sarah Shoobridge, Scotch College

Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10),senior secondary (10-12)

As online assessments become increasingly common in schools, early career teachers play a crucial role in helping students navigate this shift with confidence. This practical session will explore strategies for preparing students for online exams, focusing on both technical readiness and cognitive skills. We'll cover how to build familiarity with digital platforms, manage time effectively in an online environment, and support students in developing typing stamina, digital literacy, and exam mindset. The session will also include tips for designing formative tasks that mirror online exam conditions, and how to reduce anxiety by embedding small habits into everyday learning. Whether you're supporting students through high-stakes assessments or low-pressure practice, this workshop will equip you with tools and approaches to set them and yourself up for success.

Details

Date:

Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Venue: Online

Bookings close: 04/06/2026

Event Pricing

Type Regular price
Personal Member (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) $0.00
1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
Student Member (1 day) $0.00
Joint Member (1 day) $0.00
Life Member (1 day) $0.00
Retired Member (1 day) $0.00
Complimentary Member (1 day) $0.00

Description

Presenter: Sarah Shoobridge, Scotch College

Intended audience: junior secondary (7-10),senior secondary (10-12)

As online assessments become increasingly common in schools, early career teachers play a crucial role in helping students navigate this shift with confidence. This practical session will explore strategies for preparing students for online exams, focusing on both technical readiness and cognitive skills. We'll cover how to build familiarity with digital platforms, manage time effectively in an online environment, and support students in developing typing stamina, digital literacy, and exam mindset. The session will also include tips for designing formative tasks that mirror online exam conditions, and how to reduce anxiety by embedding small habits into everyday learning. Whether you're supporting students through high-stakes assessments or low-pressure practice, this workshop will equip you with tools and approaches to set them and yourself up for success.

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2026 MEMBERS FREE Webinar Series: Ediacara in the Classroom: Bringing Fossils to Life

Presenter: Sarah Todd, Coromandel Valley Primary School & Miriam Doull, Mitcham Primary School

Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers, junior secondary (7-10) teachers, senior secondary (11-12) teachers

The Flinders Ranges of South Australia contain some of the world’s most significant Ediacaran fossil sites and visible geological record from the Ediacaran to the Cambrian, providing a powerful context for teaching deep time, early life, and Australia’s contribution to global science.

This presentation showcases teaching resources developed by South Australian primary and secondary educators who participated in the SASTA scholarship program to visit the active research site, supported by the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation. Ranging from Years R- 10, the resources include hands-on fossil simulations, visual reconstructions of Ediacaran organisms, interactive timelines, and place-based learning materials linked to the Flinders Ranges and Nilpena Ediacara National Park.

Details

Date:

Time: 4.00pm - 5.00pm

Venue: Online

Bookings close: 16/06/2026

Event Pricing

Type Regular price
Personal Member (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Member - SA School (1 day) $0.00
Corporate Membership - Business or Interstate School (1 day) $0.00
1st Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
2nd Year of Teaching Member (1 day) $0.00
Student Member (1 day) $0.00
Joint Member (1 day) $0.00
Life Member (1 day) $0.00
Retired Member (1 day) $0.00
Complimentary Member (1 day) $0.00

Description

Presenter: Sarah Todd, Coromandel Valley Primary School & Miriam Doull, Mitcham Primary School

Intended audience: primary (R-6) teachers, junior secondary (7-10) teachers, senior secondary (11-12) teachers

The Flinders Ranges of South Australia contain some of the world’s most significant Ediacaran fossil sites and visible geological record from the Ediacaran to the Cambrian, providing a powerful context for teaching deep time, early life, and Australia’s contribution to global science.

This presentation showcases teaching resources developed by South Australian primary and secondary educators who participated in the SASTA scholarship program to visit the active research site, supported by the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation. Ranging from Years R- 10, the resources include hands-on fossil simulations, visual reconstructions of Ediacaran organisms, interactive timelines, and place-based learning materials linked to the Flinders Ranges and Nilpena Ediacara National Park.

Approaches for differentiating content across primary and secondary settings are highlighted, as well as Science as a Human Endeavour in action at Nilpena. The resources can support teachers to make concepts such as deep time, fossilisation processes, adaptations of living things, and early ecosystems accessible and engaging.

By empowering teachers through professional learning grounded in a globally significant local site, this work demonstrates how place-based education can foster curiosity, scientific literacy, and stewardship of Australia’s unique geological and palaeontological heritage.

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