education revolution in action conference – june 21-23, brisbane

The third annual Education Revolution in Action conference (ERA3) is being held on June 21, 22 and 23 at ACPET Member John Paul College.

This three day conference brings international and Australian educators together to share their experiences. Hear the stories of those just beginning their journey and meet with a variety of schools who have been successfully employing notebook computers in the classroom for a number of years.

Come hear keynote speakers who have their finger on the pulse of change share their view of the future for educationalists.

Why not take this opportunity to showcase your story?

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Early bird registration closes on Friday 21 May

The Conference (21 - 23 June 2010) will cover the following themes:

• Technology infrastructure development and deployment
• Learning applications in a classroom setting
• Systems and processes in an administrative setting.

Delegates will be able to choose either a three day package which includes a two-day conference pass plus an additional day for site visits to educational facilities within the local area; or the two-day package which includes attendance to the conference only. Delegates will be provided with working technology solutions and classroom innovations, to help develop digital learners and will leave with a vision for the future, inspired by the potential and operational efficiencies to be gained through connectivity.

The conference sessions will be aimed at Principals, Heads of Curriculum, Administration Heads, Bursars, Chief Information Officers, Teachers, IT staff, and Librarians to explore the challenges and benefits of the ICT Education Revolution and developing digital learners.

Call for Papers

Expressions of interest are invited from leading educationalists to present papers  which address a practical approach to the following themes:

• Enhancing student learning through technology
• Innovative uses of emerging technologies, and/or issues arising from the use of technology in a school environment
• Technology infrastructure required for a successful school program.

Presenters are asked to focus on their best practice practical approaches to using and applying technology in areas including classroom application, school administration, infrastructure and development and deployment as well as issues arising from the introduction of technology in a school setting.

Presentations will typically involve a 40 minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes for discussion and questions.

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