Spotlight Speakers
Here is a brief outline of the Spotlight presentations at the conference.
Workplace Learning Stream
Organizations that deliver workplace learning programs to adults tend to approach learning differently than do K-12 public schools. They often approach curriculum development by conducting a needs assessment to identify what has changed in the workplace that gives rise to the need for learning rather than entire grade based provincial outcomes. They then identify what content to include using a content analysis strategy rather than using provincial curriculum guidelines. And, they approach instructional design using a time & cost focus rather than learning relatively generic concepts over extended periods of time.
Educators may find these approaches confirming or enlightening and may wish to consider them in their design and delivery of learning experiences for children.
1:00 - 1:45 pm Wed, Apr 22 Nelson Room -
Rob Sharpe, Learning & Development, TELUS Communication Inc. delivered a presentation,
"Utilizing Web 2.0 for Teaching and Learning Success".
10:30 -11:15 am Thurs, Apr 23, Denman Room -
Simon Fulber, Performance & Learning, Vancity Group delivered a presentation entitled,
"Inspire Learning by Being Technologically Adventurous".
1:15 – 2:00 pm, Thurs Apr 23, Denman Room,
Dave Braun, Training & Development Centre, SaskPower delivered a presentation “
Implementing Learning in the “Real World” – A Mythbuster Case Study.”
Post-Secondary Stream
The intention of this stream was to provide a different view for K-12 educators regarding their approach to online teaching and learning. Although we've always had some input from post secondary before, we've never focused on it. This year we invited a number of organizations to deliver a Spotlight that provoke you to start thinking outside the box. The approach used by post secondaries to design and deliver online learning programs is different than the way K-12 educators do it.
These Spotlight speakers described how they develop curriculum, how they engage learners online and what systems and tools they use for tracking, monitoring and communicating with students.
1:00 - 1:45 pm Wed, Apr 22 Comox Room -
Norm Vaughn, instructor, Department of Education, Faculty of Teaching and Learning Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta delivered a session called,
"Seven Principles of Good Practice for Online Education".
2:15 - 3:00 pm Wed, Apr 22 Comox Room -
Grant Potter, e-Learning Coordinator, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC presented
"Many Tools, Many Hands: One Goal - Supporting Online Collaboration and Design".
11:30 – 12:15 pm Thurs, Apr 23 Comox Room -
Susan Crichton, Professor, Specialization of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary, Alberta. She and an associate, Brown Onguku from Aga Kan University, delivered their presentation
"Juggling Tools, Tasks, and Technologies for the Best Pedagogical Fit" from Bhutan and Tanzania respectively via Elluminate
Live!.
1:15 – 2:00 pm Thurs, Apr 23 Comox Room -
David Porter, Executive Director, BCcampus, Vancouver, BC presented
"Using Technology to Address the Top 5 Teaching and Learning Challenges for 2009".
K-12 Public Schools Stream
In addition to the peer presentations throughout the six rounds of concurrent sessions, six organizations presented a Spotlight session in the K-12 stream. These were intended to highlight specific activities, projects or events that educators may find innovative, interesting and different.
1:00 - 1:45 pm Wed, Apr 22 Guilford Room -
Janet Murphy, Manager Innovative Learning Solutions, York Region District School Board and York University, Advanced BroadBand Enabled Learning (ABEL) presented,
"New Designs for Teaching and Learning: Innovation in Ontario".
2:15 - 3:00 pm Wed, Apr 22 Nelson Room & 11:30 – 12:15 pm, Thurs Apr 23 Denman Room -
Lori Gully, eSolutions Manager Global Services department, Florida Virtual School, described
"FLVS History, Symphony of Skills Curriculum, Lessons Learned and View of the Future".
2:15 - 3:00 pm Guilford Room Wed, Apr 22 -
Dave Lee, District Principal SD#22, and
Dave Gregg, Rural and E-Learning Initiatives Ministry of Education, gave a comprehensive description of
British Columbia’s Rural Education Network.
10:30 - 11:15 am Thurs, Apr 23, Comox Room -
Mike Morin, Business Lead, Virtual School Society, described the
“Daily Physical Activity Tracker Module” that educators can use to help ensure their students are meeting their daily physical activity requirements.
11:30 – 12:15 am Thurs, Apr 23 Nelson Room -
Tim Winkelmans, Manager, eLearning Programs Unit, Ministry of Education, presented
The Road to Quality: Are We There Yet?
1:15 - 2:00 pm Thurs, Apr 23, Guilford Room -
Eriko Arai, Manager of Curriculum Programs, Vancouver Aquarium, explained the
“BCTC AquaVan Program”.