Sheldon College’s Learning environments, a new realm of learning, brings together our physical and digital environments. The innovation in these spaces is not defined by the bricks and mortar but defined by the convergence of educators, industry, partnership, technological infrastructure and research. Envisioning the College’s ideal environment for learning was confirmed here at Sheldon College as early as 2015 with the unveiling of the LINQ Precinct. The LINQ Precinct, with robotics, artificial intelligence, engineering and rapid prototyping lab, business and incubator hubs, an industry-standard film and television studio and accompanying editing suites, provides a stimulating, energising, agile and proactive educational experience for students from Prep through to Year 12. The foundations and framework underpinning the College’s LINQ Precinct were driven by the need to meet the demands and requirements of our rapidly changing society.   

Mr Chris Niven: Head of Faculty - Mathematics Years 7-9 is an advocate for creating active and engaging pedagogy and curriculum in the area of Mathematics. He is passionate about sharing his love of Mathematics with his Middle Years’ students inspiring them to be motivated; to challenge themselves; and to develop self-efficacy for their studies in Mathematics. Chris holds a leadership position within the College, leading pedagogy and coaching staff to explore the transformative role technology plays in reshaping curriculum. His goal is to work with teachers to assist students to bring Mathematics alive through the inclusion of technology.

Mr Murray James: Director of ICT, Apple Teacher, has forged collaborative partnerships with Universities, Industry and Sheldon Alumni students to bring the latest research and technological tools to his Film, Television and New Media subject area. Murray provides opportunities for students and his colleagues to bridge the gap between the subject context and the real-world. In conjunction with his teaching role, Murray James leads the development and implementation of ICT Services, interactive media and state-of-the-art learning facilities at Sheldon College.

Mr Anthony Sharp: Academic Staff - Year 5, a dedicated Year 5 Humanities and English classroom teacher, advocates that ICT supports creativity, increases collaboration, promotes greater engagement, and provides a rich conceptual understanding for his students. Anthony believes that for most learners, young and old, it is easier to see and hear something than have it explained to you. For our kinaesthetic and visual learners; Mixed Reality offers the opportunity to be taken out of the classroom environment and dropped into an immersive experience that is not practical in a classroom setting.