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From the Campus to the Country - Technology Learning Forum
Event Date:
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 1:00 pm
Location:
Don and Marion McDougall Hall
Room:
MacKinnon Auditorium
From the Campus to Country, is a learning forum for UPEI staff and faculty and other
interested educational providers. UPEI is building a technology platform toward a
comprehensive distance learning strategy that will enhance access and availability to
learning across Prince Edward Island and to UPEI students across Canada and the world.
Two leading Canadian speakers will provide an overview of the future trends in
technology solutions in learning. With extensive personal experience in the development and implementation of education through technology, we can be assured of an interesting and educational afternoon.
George Siemens is Founder and President of Complexive Systems Inc, a research
lab assisting organizations develop integrated learning structures for global
strategy execution. He is the author of Knowing Knowledge, an exploration of
how the context and characteristics of knowledge have changed, and what it
means to organizations today. Formerly the Associate Director of Research and
Development with the Learning and Technologies Centre at the University of
Manitoba, George is currently affiliated with the Technology Enhanced
Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI) at Athabasca University.
Alec Couros is Assistant Professor and ICT Co-ordinator for the Faculty of
Education at the University of Regina. He holds a Ph.D.in Education (Curriculum)
from the University of Regina and a Masters of Education (Curriculum)-
Educational Communications & Technology from the College of Education,
University of Saskatchewan. For over a decade, Alec has been responsible for
technology planning, service and professional development in the Faculty of
Education at Regina. Alec has also worked for the Saskatchewan Indian Institute
of Technologies and the Kilburn Hall Youth Centre both in Saskatoon , as well as
a sessional lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan. His research has included
work on the Open Source Movement, the First Nations鈥� SchoolNet Pilot Project
and the Saskatchewan Virtual Campus.
There will be opportunities for Questions & Answers with both speakers.
A wine and cheese reception will be held in Schurman Market Square, McDougall Hall
from 5 to 7 pm, immediately following the speeches.
Please RSVP to Megan MacLean at megmaclean@upei.ca or 620-5105
Contact Name
Megan Maclean
