Educational Technology Innovation Summit
Date: | This is a multi-day event.
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Cost: |
$400.00 (CAD) (includes light breakfast, refreshments, lunch and FREE parking) |
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Location: |
Edmonton (Edmonton Expo Centre - Northlands) 7515 118 Ave NW Google Map |
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Course code: | 16-TI-116 |
Target Audience
Teachers, Administrators, Educational Technology Directors, Library Media Specialists, Educational Technology Support Staff and anyone who is interested in finding out more about leveraging technology to support student learning.
About this learning opportunity
Two days of powerful professional learning!
2 Internationally Recognized Keynote Speakers:
- Michael Canuel, CEO of LEARN, a non-profit organization based in Quebec recognized for its leadership in online and blended learning
- John Spencer, The Creative Classroom: Professor. Blogger. Maker. Speaker http://www.spencerideas.org/
48 breakout sessions and 22 snapshot sessions
Plus
- Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Demo Slam
- Collaborative and professional discussions with colleagues from across the province
- Numerous sponsors showcasing services and resources
Big ideas
- Multiple platforms: Google – Microsoft – Apple – Chromebooks – Adobe
- Innovation: Blended learning – Gamification – Apps & Extensions – Robotics – Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) – Inclusive Education
- Sessions for beginners to expert – support for all subject areas including CTF/CTS
- Leadership Strand
- French sessions
This session is being offered on a cost recovery basis.
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Location
The Educational Technology Innovation Summit on February 29 & March 1, 2016 will be held in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta. The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium (ERLC) is one of seven regional consortia in Alberta established to support regional professional development needs for all those who influence student learning. They work with schools, school authorities and our seven partner organizations to create professional development opportunities in an ongoing, coordinated and cost-effective manner.
The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium vision is as an advocate for quality professional development and as a service provider, ERLC works with its partners to develop, implement and assess professional development programs and comprehensive plans that support adult learning for students' sake.
Edmonton is the capital city of Alberta and is well known for its scenic river valley and a thriving music and art community. Located 294 km (183 mi) north of Calgary, Edmonton is home to North America's largest shopping and entertainment complex, West Edmonton Mall. More than just a shopping centre, West Edmonton Mall also has a giant water park, a man-made lake, a skating rink, two mini-golf courses, 21 movie theatres, a Vegas-style casino and an amusement park with 25 rides and attractions. Average yearly visitation is approximately 30.8 million, making West Edmonton Mall the province's number-one tourist attraction. More information at http://www.wem.ca/.
Edmonton is also home to top-notch natural attractions that highlight and display the natural beauty of the world around us, whether it be close to home or more exotic locales. Edmonton's historical sites bring to life Edmonton's rich and colourful history in a way that is fun and interesting for people of all ages. More information at http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/attractions.aspx and http://www.edmonton.com/for-visitors.aspx.
Things to see and do in Edmonton:
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The North Saskatchewan River is a majestic and beautiful river winding in a northeastern direction through Edmonton. Edmonton has one of the most extensive trail system through the river valley with more than 160 kilometres of maintained multi-use trails.
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Art Gallery of Alberta Designed by Los Angeles architect Randall Stout, new AGA opened to the public on January 31, 2010. The new Gallery features three floors of premiere exhibition space; the City of Edmonton Terrace; the Singhmar Centre for Art Education; Zinc restaurant; Shop AGA; Ledcor Theatre and an Art Rental and Sales Gallery.
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Fort Edmonton Park Visit Canada's largest living history museum
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Muttart Conservatory The four pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory
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Edmonton Valley Zoo Get up close and personal
Hotel Accommodations
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Home2 Suites by Hilton (West) 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton.
Click the hotel link above to reserve a room. The special room rate starting at $135.00 per night will be available until February 22nd or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. -
The Westin Edmonton 10135 100 St NW, Edmonton
Call 1-800-228-3000 and mention “ERLC Summit 2016” to get the special rate of $170 for a traditional room or $210 for a deluxe room. Book by January 29, 2016 to enjoy these rates.
You can take the LRT from these downtown hotels listed below (Churchill, Central, Enterprise Square or Corona stations) to the Coliseum station.
For other hotel options: http://www.downtownedmontonhotels.com/
Travel
Information for traveling to Edmonton:
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Train: VIA Rail Canada
Information for traveling while in Edmonton:
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Rental vehicle: Avis Rent a Car, Budget Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz Car Rental, National Car Rental
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Parking is free.
Program/Schedule
The program will be updated frequently. Please view this Google Doc for the latest program: https://goo.gl/tssvBq
Day 1: Feb 29, 2016
Time | Event |
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7:30am-8:30pm | Registration |
8:30am-9:30am | Keynote: Promise & Perils of Technology, Dr. Michael Canuel |
9:30am-9:45am | BREAK |
9:45am-10:55am | Session 1 |
10:55am-11:10am | BREAK |
11:10am-12:20pm | Session 2 |
12:20pm-1:20pm | LUNCH |
1:20pm-2:30pm | Session 3 |
2:30pm-2:45pm | BREAK |
2:45pm-3:55pm | Session 4/Snapshot |
Day 2: Mar 01, 2016
Time | Event |
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7:30am-8:30pm | Registration |
8:30am-9:40am | Session 1 |
9:40am-9:55am | BREAK |
9:55am-11:05am | Session 2 |
11:50am-12:50pm | LUNCH |
12:50pm-1:20pm | Session 3 |
1:20pm-1:30pm | BREAK |
1:30pm-3:15pm | Keynote & Collaborative Discussions - John Spencer |
Resources
These resources are offered to extend your learning before, during, and after the summit.
Google Forms...Can Be More Than Just a Form - Aaron Muller
Video Announcements in Schools - Aaron Muller
Making Collaboration Rock! - Thomas Currie
Read Write For Google - Shannon Pasma, Karla Holt & Christine Quong
App"-lying UDL in the Elementary Classroom - Shannon Pasma, Karla Holt & Christine Quong
My Learning, My Device - Karla Holt & Karen Pedersen-Bayus
Play Student Response - Karen Plant
Kahoot - Karen Plant
Global Read Aloud: Making Connections Around The World - Christine Quong
Student Centered Learning - Jennifer Rice
Google Essentials Certificate - Amber Fehr
App Smashing with iPad - Steve Clark
Book Creator – Creating Books with your Fingers - Steve Clark (iBooks Store link -Book Creator: Creating Books with your Fingers! )
Google Hangouts & Assistive Technology - Amber Fehr
Developing a TechTeam Tech Support Model - Judi Hadden
Sphero Adventure - Michelle Goodale (Michelle.Goodale@epsb.ca)
Google A-Z - Will Rice
Orange Slice - Will Rice
PD for Me - Verena Roberts
Bringing the LTPF to Life - Rhonda Jessen
OER in K-12: Using, Creating & Sharing - Rhonda Jessen and Verena Roberts
Sponsors
DIAMOND $10,000
- Please contact Denise Kay (denise.kay@erlc.ca) for this sponsor level.
GOLD $5,000.00
- Opportunity to offer a half hour Lunch and Learn session on each day
- First priority choice of location-draped 8’ X 8’ Booth
- Your logo with web link on website
- Recognition during keynote session
- Recognition during prize draws
- Recognition during meals
- Complimentary meal packages (max 4 valued at $440)
- Complimentary on-site parking (max 2)
- 600 watt outlet
- Additional booths can be purchased
SILVER $3,000.00
- Opportunity to offer a half hour Lunch and Learn session
- Selection of location draped 8’ X 8’ Booth
- Your logo with web link on website
- Recognition during prize draws
- Recognition during a meal
- Complimentary meal packages (max 2—valued at $220)
- Complimentary on-site parking (max 1)
- 600 watt outlet
- Additional booths can be purchased
BRONZE $1,000.00
- Assigned location of 6’ draped table
- Your logo on website
- Recognition during prize draws (if min $25 prize given)
- 600 watt outlet
- Additional booths can be purchased
- One complimentary meal package (valued at $110)