Samantha Vardanega
Trainer of Using Technology Better
Who is Samantha Vardanega?
Samantha has more than ten years experience in the education and business sector and is passionate about helping others find innovative ways to teach, learn, research and work together. She has an extensive background in technology training and support, business analysis and change management. This diverse skillset has enabled her to make many significant contributions to high-value projects in the tertiary and corporate sectors.Samantha is a highly experienced and respected technology trainer who can be relied on to deliver sessions that are energetic, inspiring and build real skills.She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Certified Trainer, and is currently completing a Master of Education.
Specialises in: G Suite for Education, Tertiary education, Organisational change management, Maximising administrative productivity
The UTB team can: Provide certified training in Google, Apple and Microsoft tools and devices, Provide “Train the Trainer” opportunities for key staff through our certified trainer program, Guide you as you design and deploy a technology pan that services the needs of all stake holders, provide customised solutions for your needs.
You can follow what Samantha and the team @ UTB is up to regularly at: – Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
Using Technology Better is a Google, Microsoft, and Apple professional development partner working extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand.
UTB was founded by Mike Reading whilst he was teaching in a high school. Mike was so frustrated with the type and quality of technology training that was being offered to him as a teacher, (they would show you how a tool worked, but not how to use the tool to improve pedagogy or student outcomes), so he set about upskilling himself and sharing this with others.
The UTB team of facilitators have been hand picked for their amazing content knowledge and applied skills in the classroom, but also for their facilitation style. We live by the motto ‘No more boring training sessions!’
UTB are highly sought after to run STEAM and Digital technology sessions in schools. Having professional development partnerships with many of the major STEAM brands, you can rest assured that your next training will be fun, hands on,relevant and customised to your needs and the needs and your students.
Click here to see an example of a STEAM training day, and here to see what a local school leadership team had to say about the impact the UTB had on their school.
Want more information, case studies, or just to have a chat about where things are at in your school? Simply reach out to the UTB team HERE.
