PROGRAMS
Beyond
Equipping students to navigate future challenges and empowering teachers with innovative instructional practices.
What are Beyond Programs?
Beyond programs are delivered in schools and inspired by CSIRO’s “Our Future World” report, which highlights seven global megatrends and challenges.
These programs are designed for co-delivery by Monash Tech School staff and classroom teachers, with the aim of integrating technology and design thinking into the curriculum while also supporting teaching in schools and the classroom.
Beyond.Autonomous
CHATGPT, ADOBE FIREFLY, PODCAST EDITING
Beyond.Autonomous immerses students in Artificial Intelligence (AI), exploring its potential and limitations with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs).
Key components include:
AI Fundamentals - students explore various AI forms and applications and their societal impact.
LLM Deep Dive - students study Large Language Models like ChatGPT and grasp LLM mechanics and capabilities.
AI Content Creation - students generate an AI podcast guest using an in-house platform and gain hands-on experience with AI tools.
Critical Evaluation - students develop and analyse an AI-assisted podcast to enhance critical thinking and ethical awareness in AI use.
This program equips participants to be informed creators and consumers in an AI-driven world.
Beyond.Climate
COSPACES, FIGMA, PROCREATE
Beyond.Climate challenges students to design solutions for a climate-altered future through an intensive Design Sprint.
Key components include:
Climate Projection Analysis - students explore scientific forecasts up to the year 2100 to understand the societal impacts of climate change.
Scenario Planning - students identify specific climate-related challenges and select a critical issue to address through innovation.
Digital Prototyping - students leverage various digital technologies to create product prototypes and tangible solutions for climate adaptation.
By participating in Beyond.Climate, students not only gain valuable insights into our changing environment but also develop the skills to actively contribute to climate resilience through innovative product design.
Beyond.Digital
WATER ACTIVITY METER, LAB SKILLS
Beyond.Digital immerses students in the application of digital technologies to enhance food safety and reduce fraud. The curriculum is structured around a comprehensive three-stage process:
Scientific Analysis: Students craft a detailed report on technological solutions for food integrity.
Digital Supply Chain Prototype: Participants design a model for improved food traceability.
Packaging Innovation: Students develop product packaging that enhances safety and marketability.
The program culminates in the creation of a business model that integrates these elements, providing students with practical experience in applying digital solutions to real-world food industry issues.
By engaging with Beyond.Digital, students gain valuable insights into how technology can revolutionise food safety and integrity, preparing them for future roles in this evolving sector.
Beyond.Futures
CANVA, ADOBE FIREFLY, MUBERT
Beyond.Futures challenges students to envision the future of education by examining the interplay of technology, energy consumption, and environmental factors.
Key components include:
Historical Analysis: Students investigate past and current educational models to inform future decisions.
Future School Design: Participants create their ideal school of the future, considering adaptations to potential challenges and opportunities.
Technology Integration: Students learn to leverage technology to expand and effectively communicate their ideas.
Holistic Approach: The program blends creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy to equip students with skills essential for shaping tomorrow's learning environments.
By engaging in this forward-thinking program, students develop the tools and perspectives needed to actively contribute to the evolution of education.
Beyond.Health
SPIROMETER, EMG DEVICES, 3D SCANNING
In today's world of increasing health challenges, students must understand how diseases affect both individuals and healthcare systems. By leveraging cutting-edge technology to examine human body systems and quantify illnesses, students gain valuable insights into the far-reaching impacts of disease.
This knowledge enables them to:
Explore innovative ways to improve patients' quality of life;
Develop strategies to reduce the burden on hospitals and healthcare providers;
Propose improvements in public health.
This comprehensive approach not only enhances students' grasp of healthcare complexities but also motivates them to make meaningful contributions to the field.
Beyond.Human
AI PERSONA CREATION, INTERVIEW ANALYSIS
Beyond.Human explores the intersection of AI, ethics, and diversity in modern hiring practices.
Key components include:
Analyse AI in Recruitment - students examine how AI influences hiring decisions to understand the impact of AI on job markets;
Explore Bias and Fairness - students investigate potential biases in AI-driven hiring and recognise the importance of diversity and equity in recruitment;
Develop Ethical AI Frameworks - students create guidelines for responsible AI use in hiring and apply ethical considerations to AI implementation;
Enhance Personal Job Applications - students learn strategies to navigate AI-driven hiring processes and improve their personal marketability in the modern job market;
Advocate for Inclusive Practices - students develop skills to promote fairness in future workplaces and become champions for ethical hiring practices.
Through this program, students gain insights into AI's role in recruitment, develop critical thinking skills about fairness and ethics, and prepare to navigate and influence the future of hiring practices.