2009 Canadian e-Learning Conference Program

Keynote: Richard Baraniuk

Richard Baraniuk, originally from Winnipeg, is the Victor E. Cameron Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University and the founder of Connexions (cnx.org). His honors include national research awards from the NSF and ONR, the Rosenbaum Fellowship from the Isaac Newton Institute of Cambridge University, the ECE Young Alumni Achievement Award from the […]

Conference Closing

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Keynote: Barbara Ganley

Barbara Ganley recently left higher education to set up the nonprofit, Digital Explorations, dedicated to helping rural towns in the United States explore the impact of social media on physical community through the creation of downtown Centers for Community Digital Exploration and through storytelling-and-civic-engagement projects. Previously she taught writing at Middlebury College where she explored […]

Conference Opening

7th Annual Canadian e-Learning Conference Opening (video) Download Conference Opening slide presentation.

Health Sciences Online: An Extraordinary Opportunity for the Democratization of Health Sciences Knowledge

Session Title: Health Sciences Online: An Extraordinary Opportunity for the Democratization of Health Sciences Knowledge Time & Date: 12:40 P.M. – 1:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Location: Student Union Building (SUB) Partyroom Session Description: Health Sciences Online (HSO) is a virtual learning center for comprehensive health professional education and training. HSO includes web-accessible health […]

Canadian Blackboard Users Group (Can-BUG) Annual Meeting

Session Title: Canadian Blackboard Users Group (Can-BUG) Annual Meeting Time & Date: 11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M., Thursday, June 18, 2009 Location: Rm. 260, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: The Canadian Blackboard Users Group (Can-BUG) is taking advantage of the opportunity the 2009 Canadian e-Learning Conference represents. This session is our annual […]

Wimba’s Collaboration Suite

Session Title: Wimba’s Collaboration Suite Time & Date: 2:00 P.M. – 2:55 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2009 Location: Rm. 261, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: Learn how the Wimba Collaboration Suite® facilitates real-time communication, visualization using video, and participation through voice to encourage active involvement and improve student engagement. Enjoy the ability […]

Overview and Demonstration of Brand New Teaching and Learning Tools

Session Title: Overview and Demonstration of Brand New Teaching and Learning Tools Time & Date: 9:00 A.M. – 9:45 A.M., Friday, June 19, 2009 Location: Rm. 155, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: Learn more about Desire2Learn’s learning technology and other software designed to connect participants and to enhance the online learning environment.  […]

E-PRENTICE: e-Learning for Trades Training in BC

Session Title: E-PRENTICE: e-Learning for Trades Training in BC Resources: Download Slide Presentation Time & Date: 2:00 P.M. – 2:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Location: Rm. 261, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) Session Description: The Industry Training Authority (ITA) of BC, in collaboration with representatives of post-secondary trades training providers, industry, secondary school […]

BCNET

Session Title: BCNET Time & Date: 12:40 P.M. – 1:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Location: Student Union Building (SUB) Partyroom Session Description: BCNET builds high-performance networks for British Columbia’s (B.C.) research and higher education institutions – enabling connections, collaborations and innovation. Collectively funded by B.C’s universities, federal and provincial governments, BCNET is a not-for-profit […]

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