International Seminars
The seminar programme hosts a number of seminars with a distinct international flavour on Thursday.
11:00
Using Whiteboards to Develop Unit PlansDave Blemings, Prairie Rose School, Alberta, Canada & Kim Wright Service Children's Education, Germany
Using Whiteboards to Develop Unit PlansDave Blemings, Prairie Rose School, Alberta, Canada & Kim Wright Service Children's Education, Germany
This session highlights how teachers can use a range of software that allows them to make varied and interesting interactive lessons. Units of study can be developed that can include web links, embedded audio, multi-media and video. Teachers attending this session will explore and watch the creation of a unit plan.
AISWA supports schools across 3000kms of Western Australia including remote aboriginal, regional and urban schools. For 3 years AISWA has successfully provided it's teachers with online CPD in ICT Integration. Moodle is the chosen learning platform with Atomic Learning embedded. Come and explore some of the issues, challenges and opportunities.
Kobus van Wyk, Khanya Project, Western Cape & Hintsa Mhalane, Kwa Zulu Natal
As yet there is no description for this session but details about the project can be found at http://www.khanya.co.za. Kobus van Wyk's own blog can be found at http://www.khanya.co.za/blogs/
15:15
Video Conferencing in a Rural School DivisionLyle Roberts and Eli Merrick, Prairie Rose School, Alberta, Canada
Video conferencing is an emerging technology. In the Prairie Rose School Division it is an integral part of the day to day operation. The school division is the geographical equivalent to Switzerland. Within the jurisdiction there are 20 public schools that all have video conferencing suites. These suites allow teachers, outside professionals and students to interact live with one another.
16:15
Enciclomedia (Mexico): The World's Largest Interactive Classroom ProjectDr. Raul Medina-Mora, Enciclomedia Project, ILCE, Mexico
15:15
Video Conferencing in a Rural School DivisionLyle Roberts and Eli Merrick, Prairie Rose School, Alberta, Canada
Video conferencing is an emerging technology. In the Prairie Rose School Division it is an integral part of the day to day operation. The school division is the geographical equivalent to Switzerland. Within the jurisdiction there are 20 public schools that all have video conferencing suites. These suites allow teachers, outside professionals and students to interact live with one another.
16:15
Enciclomedia (Mexico): The World's Largest Interactive Classroom ProjectDr. Raul Medina-Mora, Enciclomedia Project, ILCE, Mexico
This session will present and discuss the Enciclomedia Project in Mexico. Enciclomedia is the most important project of Mexican President Fox' administration. It is the largest interactive classroom project in the world today and is to be implemented in all 5th and 6th grade classrooms in Mexican public primary schools. Enciclomedia is a system that makes the educational materials 'alive' and 'interactive' in the classroom providing a community of learning where teachers and children play active roles in the learning process.
What can we learn from our education colleagues in different countries across the world?
What ideas or practice would you hope to adapt and incorporate into your own classroom practice?
Does BETT offer enough exposure to international practice through the seminar programme?
Are there developments in other countries that you would like to see discussed and debated in future years?
Post your thoughts and help shape the discussions about the future of the BETT seminar programme.
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