Have you ever wondered how verbal cultures were able to retain so much knowledge without writing it down?
Dr Lynne Kelly is coming by to share her knowledge on the memory systems used by Indigenous and early literate cultures around the world, and how we can apply these systems in contemporary education.
Dr Lynne Kelly has degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Education, and a Doctorate in Arts, and has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to education through writing and research. Her books include The Memory Code (2016), Memory Craft (2019) and Songlines: the power and promise, with her Indigenous co-author, Dr Margo Neale (2020). Lynne is the current Senior Australian Memory Champion.
To follow up, you'll have a chance to create your own memory board in a workshop with Lynne. Numbers are limited to 20, so be sure to register here.
We've also paired with Indigenous catering company Mabu Mabu, who will be providing some delicious food focussing on local Indigenous ingredients.
Details:
Location: Level 5 Atrium (the staircase next to the kitchen in the FEIT space), Melbourne Connect, level 5, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Times:
Presentation (all welcome) 12:30pm-1:30
Workshop (**You'll need to register here to attend this**) 2-3pm
This event is a part of the FEIT Infrastructure We're Back campaign, where we celebrate coming together to work (and learn) once more.
