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A game plan for learning Immersing students in a “zombie apocalypse” to learn physiology could land Victoria University an award at the ‘Oscars of Education’ in the US. Educator researcher Chris Lillico devised a gamified approach to teaching human physiology, developing the Uni-Apocalypse Project. “Unfortunately, there’s an apocalypse … some of the lecturers have turned so vital knowledge has been lost with them. We need that knowledge in terms of things like the muscular system, the nervous system, the potential for a vaccine, etcetera,” he said. “We’re calling on the students to then find that knowledge for us.” The Uni-Apocalypse Project was shortlisted from nearly 1500 entries for the Reimagine Education Awards, a global conference dubbed the ‘Oscars of Education’. CHRIS LILLICO
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Brave act commended By Luke Voogt Four former Geelong detectives who prevented a murder and a potential child-hostage situation have won recognition after a decade-long wait. “I have been fighting for recognition for those members since 2010,” said Paul Robson, then a detective sergeant. “I could not have asked for three more experienced and professional members than I had with me on that day.” Geelong Criminal Investigation Unit had seized $260,000 of ice 24 hours earlier, when they received a tip-off from Darwin police on
November 4, 2010. Drug dealers had arranged a hit on a man in Belmont, who they suspected was a police informant, Mr Robson said. With no other units available at the time, the detectives had just 10 minutes to stop the potential murder near Clairvaux Catholic School, he said. “[I] contacted the school principal whilst en route and had [them] get all the kids inside and the doors locked.” The officers located the suspect’s car, but about 20 unsuspecting pupils were gathered just 20 metres away. The detectives decided against wearing ballistic vests with ‘police’ on
them, fearing the suspect would spot them and use the children as “human shields”. One detective opened the car door as Mr Robson drew his handgun on the suspect. “He went absolutely crazy,” he said. The officers fought to pull the suspect from the car and secure his firearm. In a violent and brutal confrontation Mr Robson slipped on a gutter and permanently injured his hand and ankle. “[Using firearms was not] suitable given the proximity of the children. We put our lives between the kids and a loaded semi-automatic handgun.”
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One of the detectives secured the suspect’s weapon, but it took two cans of capsicum spray to handcuff him. Mr Robson said he applied for a commendation in the following weeks but the application was rejected. He declined to elaborate on the rejection. Ten years later, Chief Commissioner Shane Patton reviewed the file. This Wednesday he awarded Mr Robson and former detectives Dave Vernon, John McKinnon and Paul Michell commendations for their bravery.
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