2014 schoolstechOZ conference ATTEND? or PRESENT?

 

Dear Colleagues We would like to let you know about our exciting new conference, schoolstechOZ - 2014. schoolstechOZ (one big conference) is a consolidation of our four national conferences:  Leading a Digital School Conference Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference Masterclass Conference Digital Classrooms - NZ Conference  It will be held at Firbank Grammar School, Melbourne on Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2014. A fantastic Launch Special is available until 30 September 2013 (only a few weeks away). There are 2 options for this Launch Special: 3 Day Option - AU $595.00 or 2 Day Option - AU $395.00 If you are unsure of names at this stage, simply email team@iwb.net.au with the number of teachers you would like to register and you can confirm names a little later. Overview For all staff in the K-12 school education sector - network with 750 delegates Explore the essence of contemporary and future digital classrooms and digital schools Choose from 240 thought provoking and energizing breakout session over 3 days Leadership strand - targeted to current and emerging school leaders, presented by those in leadership positions with a reputation for leading digital technology in their school (if you like our Leading a Digital School Conference this is the strand for you) Classroom practice strand – targeted to classroom teachers, presented by teachers who integrate digital technology in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning (if you like our Interactive Teaching and Learning Conference this is the strand for you) Cutting edge future strand – targeted to experienced users of technology, presented by award winners passionate about discovering technology initiatives to excite teacher and student imagination (if you like our Masterclass Conference this is the strand for you) Cut across strands as you like! Attend 7 high profile expert keynote addresses over 3 days   Download the conference brochure here Yes, I would like to register We hope to see you in Melbourne in September (2014) - a great place to be. Are you interested in presenting at our exciting new conference schoolstechOZ? The conference will be held at Firbank Grammar School, Melbourne, VIC, on 12 – 14 September 2014. Find the current conference brochure athttp://bit.ly/17s1RxH Join in the program with the 7 high profile keynote speakers who have already been confirmed. (We have received over 80 expressions of interest to present to date so do not hesitate) If you are interested, and we hope you are, we would like you to present the equivalent of two different 50 minute sessions. A double session counts as two different sessions. We are looking for submissions with: A leadership focus - presented by school leaders A classroom practice focus - presented by teachers A cutting edge future focus - presented by technology award winners Benefits Every two (50 minute) sessions filled in the program attracts one complimentary registration for the full 3 days of the conference. Further information about schoolstechOZ is available on our website at http://www.iwb.net.au/schoolstechoz.htm Please contact val@iwb.net.au to express your interest and she will send you further information about submitting your sessions. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Best regards, Val Macaulay and Margo Metcalf Web: www.iwb.net.au Email: team@iwb.net.au Phone: +612 4647 0783 Fax: +612 8456 5707 ABN: 29 112 252 034 Sent with the permission of Margaret Lloyd. Shared with the permission of Margot Metcalf. Disclaimer: I do not benefit in any financial way by promoting this educational conference. My intention is to share the news.

Register for schoolstechOZ @ www.iwb.net.au/schoolstechoz

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