For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
This year we will are splitting the BC Teacher Convention into two separate one-day events—Fall (October 7, 2011) and Spring (April 5, 2012). The convention features an inspiring general session, breakout sessions on distinctive topics pertinent to technology and special education, and approximately 20 exhibitors.
Date: April 5, 2012
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Barrett Mosbacker
Ketnote Topic: TBA
Information Helpful to Registrants
Registration
Register Online
Fees:
$120 Member
$170 Non member
$80 Member TAs/Clerical
$110 Non member TAs/Clerical
Registration Deadline: March 15, 2012
Location
Located at Heritage Christian School in Kelowna, BC
Directions
Hotels
Pre-negotiated Hotel Rates
Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna
Comfort Suites Kelowna
Super 8 Kelowna
Holiday Inn Express Kelowna Conference Centre
Schedule
| 8:00–8:40 |
Registration |
Lobby |
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Continental Breakfast |
TBA |
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Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 8:40–8:55 |
Worship |
Ministry Centre |
| 8:55–9:05 |
Convention Announcements |
Ministry Centre |
| 9:05–9:55 |
Keynote—Dr. Barrett Mosbacker |
Ministry Centre |
| 9:55–10:00 |
Announcements |
Ministry Centre |
| 10:00–10:30 |
Coffee/Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 10:30–11:45 |
Breakout Sessions |
Breakout Rooms |
| 11:45–12:45 |
Birds of a Feather Lunch Break |
Ministry Centre |
| 12:45–1:45 |
Two 30-Minute Sessions 10–10–10 |
Breakout Rooms |
| 1:45–2:15 |
Coffee/Exhibits |
Ministry Centre |
| 2:15–3:30 |
Panel Discussion—Greg Bitgood |
Ministry Centre |
| 3:30–4:00 |
Networking/Discussions Forum |
Ministry Centre |
Keynote Information
Dr. Barrett Mosbacker serves as the Superintendent of Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham, Alabama and as adjunct professor at Covenant College. Dr. Mosbacker has a Doctorate and Masters in Educational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Management; he also completed 40 graduate hours in systematic theology. He is the editor and contributing author of School Based Clinics and Other Critical Issues in Public Education and contributing author for Schools as Communities-Strategic Stewardship: Resource Management for the Educational Leader as well as publisher of the Christian School Journal blog. Dr. Mosbacker’s passion is the development of world-class Christian schools that set the standard of educational excellence for God’s glory. He and his wife Beverly have three daughters. http://twitter.com/bmosbacker
Topic Description (pending)
Breakout Sessions
Technology in K–12 Education Stream
| Session One (10:45–11:45 am) |
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Topic
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Presenter |
Gr. Level |
| The Life and Times of a 21st Century Librarian! |
Pippa Davies |
All |
| Tales from the Trenches: Reflections of an Early Adopter |
Tom Currie |
All |
| Blogs, Glogs and other Web 2.0 Tools |
Dave Shortreed |
Elem–Mid |
| An Introduction to the Use of Virtual Worlds for Learning |
Gord Holden |
Elem–Sec |
| Getting Your School Started with Moodle |
Darren Lewis |
Mid–Sec |
| Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom |
Pending |
Pending |
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| Session Two A (12:45–1:15 pm) |
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| Topic |
Presenter |
Gr. Level
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| StudentsAchieve—Outcomes Based Assessment Software Part 1 |
Lyall Enhorn |
All |
| iPads in the Elementary School Classroom |
Dave Shortreed |
Elem |
| Inserting Video Instructions into Moodle |
Darren Lewis |
Mid–Sec |
| Using a Visual Presenter |
Matt Dorie |
Mid–Sec |
| More Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom Part 1 |
Pending |
Pending |
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| Session Two B (1:15–1:45 pm) |
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| Topic |
Presenter
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Gr. Level |
| StudentsAchieve—Outcomes Based Assessment Software Part 2 |
Lyall Enhorn |
All |
| Virtual Worlds for Learning—Continued from AM (Thinking Worlds) |
Gord Holden |
Elem–Sec |
| More Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom Part 2 |
Pending |
Pending |
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Special Education—Learning Assistance
| Session One (10:45–11:45 am) |
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| Topic |
Presenter |
| Using Technology to Improve Brain Function and Develop Literacy |
Carmen Timmermans / Kristi Rigg |
| Using Online Services to Create and Manage Adapted Courses and Curriculum Options |
Carol Wicks / Krista Barney |
| Using Assistive Technology Devices to Support Learning and Communication |
Roy Lycar |
| Using Cloud Services to Manage Student Services and Student Learning |
Steve Bastian / John Davies |
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| Session Two A (12:45–1:15 pm) |
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| Topic |
Presenter
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| How to Set Up and Implement FastForward |
Carmen Timmermans / Kristi Rigg |
| How to Set Up and Manage a Switched-On-Online Program |
Carol Wicks / Krista Barney |
| How to Set Up and Implement ProLoQuo2Go on an iPad |
Roy Lycar |
| How to Set Up Central Desktop for Your Classroom or School |
Steve Bastian / John Davies |
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| Session Two B (1:15–1:45 pm) |
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| Topic |
Presenter |
| How to Set Up and Implement FastForward |
Carmen Timmermans / Kristi Rigg |
| How to Set Up and Manage a Switched-On-Online Program |
Carol Wicks / Krista Barney |
| How to Set Up and Implement ProLoQuo2Go on an iPad |
Roy Lycar |
| How to Set Up Central Desktop for Your Classroom or School |
Steve Bastian / John Davies |