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?