2009 VSS Annual Spring Conference – Learning: Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere Apr 21-23, 2009
Innovations in Online Learning: What’s Working in BC and Beyond
Call for Proposals
Click here to access the online form to submit a proposal for a concurrent session in the K-12 Public School stream. This is your chance to share your innovations with educators from across the province and beyond. Please note the submission deadline of December 15, 2008.
Prices and Registration
The prices for the various parts of the conference have been set and registration is now open! Please note the price reductions and deadlines for Early Bird registration!
Click here to register.
Hotel Room Booking
If you’d like to get a head start and make sure you have a room at the hotel, an online reservation is now available at the Vancouver Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites. Or you can phone in a reservation toll free at 1-800-716-6199 or 604-688-7711. When making your reservation, please ask for “VSS 2009 Learning: Anywhere Anytime”
Note: A block of rooms has been set aside at a special conference rate. However, this block will only be held until March 23rd, 2009. Book now book to ensure you get a room at the conference rate.
Testimonials
If you are new to the conference and haven’t yet decided to attend you can watch the promotional video (approx 7 min) for an overview. Or if you’d like to hear from those who have participated in the past to help you make your decision, check out some testimonials from participants, volunteers and vendors.
Volunteer Opportunities
We require volunteers to work in various roles and at various times throughout the three days of this conference. Some of the volunteer roles will include helping with set-up and logistics and being a session attendant. We are looking for up to 35 volunteers and applicants should be educators in BC school districts or students in post-secondary institutions.
If you are interested in applying, please read the description of volunteer opportunities on LearnNowBC and complete the online application form.
Professional Learning Opportunities For the Week of Dec 3-7:
knowWEEKS: 5 Days of Google!
Did you know that there are over 50 Google tools now available for free? In this knowWEEK you’ll learn about one new tool each day and experience examples of each tool in action. Then brainstorm your own classroom applications. The Google world can expand and transform your teaching – immerse yourself in Google!
Join the session led by Sharon Betts, (USA) which begins on Dec 7, 2008. Visit knowWEEKS at LearnNowBC for more information. Click here to pre-register. |
