YIA Teacher Workshop
Year - 2015
Agenda
1. Aims & Overview of the YIA Program – Lyn2. Key Dates – YIA 20153. Teachers Experience – Andrea & Phil4. What is Innovation ? – Tim 5. YIA Internship ‘Ripstr’ – Reuben6. Questions – General Discussion
Aim/Vision
“To develop a culture of innovation in the Western Bay of Plenty region through inspiring and encouraging young people to become true creative innovators.”
Objectives
• Create a platform for dynamically engaging with students, teachers, young professionals and businesses
• Consistently lift the bar in both quality and quantity of entries each year
• Provide tools for teachers to effectively educate students in creativity and innovation
• Deliver an innovation event that actively connects YIA to business.
2015 – What’s New
• A New Theme• Comprehensive new site (Thanks Cucumber)• 15-30 sec Video Entry• New Judges & Speakers
Sponsors
• Instep/Priority• Locus Research• Woods – The Creative Agency• Plus Group• Page Macrae• Bayfair• Cucumber
Programme Overview Year - 2015
Timeline
YIA Launch –12th MarchSchool Visits – 16th March – 3rd AprilSubmission Date – 3rd JulyJudging – 9th July to 6th AugustAwards – 6th AugustInnovation Forum – 7th August
Judges/Speaker/Forum
• Exciting line up• Maori Economy• Marine Sector• Software ICT• Technology & Materials Science
Templates/Entry
Teacher ExperienceIntegrating into the curriculum.
What is Innovation?Developing Products and Services and delivering them to market.
YIA InternshipRipstr sea/surf safe app.
General DiscussionQuestions and Answers on the program.
General Discussion
• What do you need to effectively promote YIA in your school?
• The Video – What channel for submission do you think we need to use?