Keynote Speakers

There will be three keynote sessions at the conference. Each session will be streamed. The stream will provide the presentation audio and presentation slides. Links for the streaming follows the information on each session.

Wednesday, 7:30 PM MST

Alec and George Couros

Becoming Networked Educators: Two Perspectives

In the past decade, our society has seen a remarkable advance in the availability of new communication technologies, the insurmountable growth of knowledge, and the rise of new networking technologies. Yet, formal educational institutions have been slow to respond to these trends in any meaningful and significant way. Alec & George Couros will take this opportunity to share their knowledge regarding the new possibilities for teaching & learning in the networked age. They will share their respective stories, describe exemplary practice of individuals around the world, and provide participants with important advice for beginning the journey toward becoming a networked educator.

Streaming URLs:

Participant link: http://tinyurl.com/2ack3sz

Recording link: http://tinyurl.com/2fo998q

Thursday, 9:00 AM MST

Dean Shareski

What Do We Keep and What Do We Throw Away?: Living and Learning in the 21st Century

By now most of us recognize that not only are we a decade into a new century but the world around us looks and seems quite different. As educators we're in the midst of this massive change and attempts to address change vary greatly. Let's take some time to reflect on the old and new and try and determine the practices and principles that we need to hold on to and examine how new technologies are providing us learning opportunities that make a significant difference for our students.

Streaming URLs:

Participant link: http://tinyurl.com/262a8dk

Recording link: http://tinyurl.com/28sx62l

Friday, 9:00 AM MST

Leonard Niebo

Change the Outcome of the Game!

Technology is the new utility. Schools close without the availability of water, heat or electric.

We are at the point now where access to network services is essential for the safe and effective operation of a school building/district.

But is your information technology department viewed as an integral part of the culture of your organization?

Strategies will be highlighted on how to transform the perception of the role and function of an IT Department in a K-12 school district of any size.

Get off the sidelines and get into the huddle – you have to be on the field in order to change the outcome of the game!

Streaming URLs:

Participant link: http://tinyurl.com/24s9yxh

Recording link: http://tinyurl.com/2d4nczl

Alberta Technology Leaders in Education "Supporting Education Through The Convergence Of Learning, Leadership and Technology"

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Keynote Speakers

Alberta Technology Leaders in Education
"Supporting Education Through The Convergence Of
Learning, Leadership and Technology"