In May 2012, a new annual Canadian educational conference is starting and the Calgary Science School has been asked to be the first host! This exciting event will be taking place at our school May 25-27, 2012.
ConnectED Canada will be a yearly educational event that brings together teachers, administrators, students, parents and other stakeholders with the purpose of sharing innovative practices and building a national collaborative network.
Rather than traditional conferences which are usual held at hotels of off-site conference centres, ConnectED Canada will be held in different schools across the country each year . The purpose of hosting the event in a school is to allow participants to experience living examples of innovative practices and classrooms. Hosting it in a school also allows for a student voice to be included - a key element of ConnectED Canada.
Additionally, as opposed to more presentation-driven professional conferences, ConnectED Canada will be built around conversations and discussions. The event will provide time and space for educators, students and parents to discuss various topics, share current practices and ideas and built relationships that will extend beyond the three days.
Are you interested in hosting a discussion?
Right now we are collecting proposal for conversation topics that attendees would like to facilitate. If you are interested in facilitating a discussion, please complete this form.
ConnectED Canada will be accepting proposals until December 8th, 2011. Those who submit proposals will be notified by December 22nd.
General registration for the event will begin in early 2012. Due to the limited size of our school, we are capping the event at 300 participants.
For more information contact George Couros or Neil Stephenson.
And be sure to spread the word!
See you in May!
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3 comments:
I am really looking forward to contributing to this special event.
I can't wait to share and learn with my fellow teachers!
Sincerely,
Bill Belsey
Teacher,
Springbank Middle School
http://www.coolclass.ca
"Canada's Coolest Class!"
I echo Bill's comments. Very much looking forward to contributing to this event at the Calgary Science School.
What an excellent way to "re-invent" the traditional conference in a way that allows us to make the most of open dialogue. Looking forward to learning from all of you.
Sarah Eaton, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor and Research Associate
University of Calgary
http://www.drsaraheaton.wordpress.com
Very informative blog...thanks for sharing....
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