Sir Ken Robinson Speaks at the National FutureSchools Conference 2018
Office Line recently attended the 2018 National Future Schools Conference and Exhibition held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from March 20 to 22. The annual event aims to discuss the future of education in Australia by gathering industry leaders and agents of change.
Sir Ken Robinson: A Leader in Global Education Reforms
Amongst the esteemed roster of guests and speakers was Sir Ken Robinson, a renowned figure in educational reform. His ideas on creative and cultural education have made him one of the most sought-after speakers in TEDx conferences. His 2006 talk, 'Do Schools Kill Creativity' has garnered over 40 million views on YouTube.
His views came from being a professor of arts education at the University of Warwick in the UK for 12 years. Now, Robinson is a professor emeritus at the university. Politicians in Northern Ireland have adopted Robinson’s ideas documented in his book, Unlocking Creativity. Robinson has also worked with several governments, education systems and businesses all over the world.
Notable Publications on Education
His book, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything (2009), is a New York Times best seller and has been translated into 23 languages. An accompaniment to The Element was published in 2013, titled Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life, and became an acclaimed New York Times best seller.
Robinson's 2015 book, Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education, discusses the world's troubled educational systems and the significance of rethinking approaches to education.
Robinson's most recent publication, You, Your Child, and School (2018), tackles the challenges, rewards and gratifying experiences of parents who are deeply concerned about their children's education. The book debunks the myths and controversies surrounding educational concerns and aims to inspire parents, educators and policy makers to reevaluate the purpose of education.
Sir Ken Robinson held a live question and answer forum on the first day of the National Future Schools Conference. He met with attendees at a book signing event after his talk.
Office Line's Classroom Chairs Exhibit
Apart from a series of talks from various guest speakers, industry leaders were also present at the conference and displayed technological advancements in education.
Office Line participated as an exhibitor and presented a line of ergonomic classroom chairs and tables for schools in Australia. Amongst the products displayed was the EN classic, a classroom chair with an ergonomic shell support that provides lower back support and posture. The EN One was also on display and offered a streamlined design similar to the EN Classic. Office Line was excited to showcase the new, award-winning EN One Floor chair which has gained a great deal of interest for its innovative design concept.
The EN One range of chairs boast exceptional space-saving, stackable features. They are manufactured from completely recyclable materials, providing the education sector with eco-friendly options for their choice of furniture.
Since 1988, Office Line has been a trusted source of high-quality classroom and office furniture in Western Australia. We source our wide selection of products from brands that offer modern and innovative designs and ergonomics.
Feel free to contact our office for more information or explore the range of educational furniture in our catalogue. Call us on 1800 333 116 or drop us a line at info@officeline.com.au.
- Kendall Broun
