ElevatED: Powering smarter classrooms

ElevatED supports school leaders with strategic workshops and executive briefings led by Brett Salakas, HP Education Ambassador. These sessions help schools: 

• • Design practical digital transformation plans aligned to existing goals. 
  • Explore AI policy, BYOD models, and automation strategies. 
  • Align with digital maturity frameworks and measure progress. 
  • Plan professional development pathways for sustainable innovation. 

Brett Salakas is a former school principal and one of Australia’s most recognised voices in education. With over 26 years of teaching experience across Southeast Asia and Australia, Brett brings deep insight into turning educational theory into practical classroom impact. 

He’s an international keynote speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of #aussieED, the country’s largest online teacher network. Brett’s work champions connection, collaboration and innovation. 

ElevatED helps students build digital confidence, explore creative technologies, and connect with real-world career pathways. Depending on your school’s partnership level, the following opportunities may be available: 

• Device use and care
  Online sessions for students and parents covering device features, maintenance, and responsible use. 
• Work experience and mentoring
  Access to Data^#3’s Work Integrated Learning programs, including mentoring, career support, and industry exposure. 
• Gaming Garage and creative workshops
  Hands-on experiences in esports, game design, and digital storytelling, designed to inspire future-ready skills. 
• HP LIFE micro–credentials
  Self-paced courses focused on entrepreneurship and digital work skills to support post-school readiness. 
• Adobe Express and Creative Cloud workshops
  Interactive sessions that build creative confidence through poster design, podcasting, video editing, and visual storytelling. 

ElevatED equips educators with the tools, training and confidence to bring digital learning to life. From device familiarisation to creative workshops and AI literacy, our tailored sessions help teachers integrate technology meaningfully into their everyday practice. 

• Device familiarisation and care
  Practical sessions (on-site or online) that help teachers get to know their device and use them effectively in the classroom.
• Leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud in the classroom
  Tailored workshops that empower educators to bring creativity into learning using Adobe tools across subjects and year levels.
• Adobe Creative Workshops
  Empower educators to bring creativity into the classroom with tailored sessions covering Adobe Express, podcasting, video editing, and cross-curricular design. Teachers can also explore strategies to foster student creativity and earn a micro-credential through the Adobe Creative Educator program. 
• AI Teacher Academy
  Develop practical AI literacy and learn how to integrate generative AI into teaching. 
• Digital skills for educators
  Master Microsoft and Google tools with step-by-step guidance for everyday teaching 
• Online training
  Access a mix of modules covering Adobe, HP, and digital pedagogy. 
• Design thinking challenges
  One or two-day sprints tailored to school priorities, covering STEM, AI, and creative problem-solving.  
• Teach Meets
  Short, high-energy sessions where teachers share best practice and tech tips in fun, engaging bursts. 

ElevatED helps IT teams simplify device oversight and streamline support processes. Depending on your school’s partnership level, the following services may be available: 

• MyD3 platform
  A centralised portal offering real-time visibility into ICT assets, warranty lifecycles, and support cases across multiple vendors. 
• Automated case oversight
  A dedicated support analyst monitors and escalates warranty and ADP cases, reducing manual follow-ups and improving resolution times. 
• Strategic ICT workshops
  Sessions covering device ownership models, cyber security, and asset lifecycle planning to support smarter decision-making.