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• Ubiquitous Computing
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• The Games that Learners Play
• Clouds of Uncertainty
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• Filtering and Monitoring

Ubiquitous Computing

Chairman: Chris Binge (Principal, Island School)

Panel:Rob Newberry, Andrew Ip, Sunil Talwar

 

Black Box

 

Should schools be supporting any device capable of connecting to the internet, how can these devices be used to support learning?

The School as a Learning Community

Chairman: Julie Foster (Principal YCIS (Primary Section))

Panel:John Darcy, Paul White, Kathleen Ferenz

 

Rm 315B

 

Personal Learning Networks, Online Tutorials, Professional Development days, conferences and workshops. What works in 21st Century Professional Development?

The Games that Learners Play

Chairman: Dr Felicia Tsang, (Project Consultant, LEAD)

Panel:Clive Dawes, Jane Harris, Noah Katz

 

Rm 406

 

Sure, online games in the classroom are fun and motivating but aren’t we creating a generation that may refuse to do tasks that they perceive as mundane in their future careers?

Clouds of Uncertainty

Chairman: Ray Schneider (Head Teacher Delia School of Canada Secondary Section)

Panel:Wes Fryer, Andrew Thomson, Paul Chillingworth

 

Rm 502/503

 

Why are schools continuing to spend so much money on servers and disk space when Google will give a lot of what you need to you free?

SecondLife and other Virtual worlds

Chairman: Les Graham (Principal, Peak School (ESF))

Panel:Claus Nehmzow, Chris Smith, Dianne McKensie

 

Rm 302/303

 

Virtual worlds are useful and motivating for a group of students who enjoy interacting in this space but will they have greater relevance for most or even all learners in the future?

Filtering and Monitoring

Chairman: Beverley Van Hoy (Kindergarten Principal/IT Committee Chair International Christian School of Hong Kong)

Panel:Westley Field, Warren Apel, Lee-Ann Patterson

 

Rm 505/506

 

At one end of the spectrum schools are spending time and money trying to filter out every inappropriate site on the internet and putting monitoring software on student laptops so teachers can mirror student screens at will. At the other end some schools only filter porn and have no control over student laptops on campus. Where are you on the spectrum and which end are you currently shifting to?

• Friday
• Saturday
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• Parallel Session 1
• Parallel Session 2
• Workshop Session 1
• Parallel Session 3

• Parallel Session 4
• Parallel Session 5
• Workshop Session 2
• Parallel Session 6

Room Changes:

Business Continuity, moved to session 3	Room 508
Novell Demo @ 12-13:30	Room 508

What is a flat classroom? How do you effectively embed 21st century learning, knowledge, skills and attitudes into the curriculum? How can we successfully integrate global understanding and collaboration? How can emerging technologies and mobile computing be best employed for sustained learner engagement?

• What is it?
• Project-based format
• Julie Lindsay
• Kim Cofino

What is the Flat Classroom Workshop?

The Flat Classroom Workshop is a 2.5 day strand of the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong. The aim of the workshop is to bring together geographically dispersed teachers and students with a view to learning about Web 2.0 communication and collaboration tools in a flattened learning environment while working on a project theme that can be transplanted back into their home school. The selected theme will inspire unity and action as well as fostering continued connections after the event in Hong Kong. It is envisaged this will improve global understanding and cement friendships for ongoing collaborations. It is also envisaged that this will provide an opportunity for students and teachers together to create the future of education by employing best-practice use of emerging technologies, including mobile computing. Through exploration of a global or social issue and developing an action plan to work globally to overcome this participants, both local and virtual, will model flat classroom modes of learning.

What is a project-based workshop format?

The flat classroom workshop theme and pedagogy is based on the successful Flat Classroom Conference Student Summit held in Qatar, January 2009. It was at this event that students were challenged to work in small teams towards a final outcome. While doing this essential tools and methods were used but became ubiquitous to the needs of the outcome. A project-based workshop provides an opportunity for participants to practice the use of essential digital learning modes while constructing. Emphasis is put on what we call the seven Cs to flatten the classroom: connection, communication, citizenship, contribution and collaboration, creation and celebration.

Julie Lindsay

MA (Music) and MA (Educational Technology Leadership) is an enthusiastic, global-minded education leader and innovator. Originally from Australia, Julie has been working internationally for over 11 years in Zambia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Qatar and now China. As a Flat Classroom (tm) co-founder Julie has created award winning global collaborative projects linking over 2000 students in more than 40 classrooms within the last 3 years. She is a regular presenter and recognized worldwide for her innovative programs using a wide array of Web 2.0 tools and ubiquitous mobile technology programs to transform learning for the emerging digital, “world-is-flat” educational landscape. She blogs at ELearning Journeys http://123elearning.blogspot.com More details are available on her digital portfolio at http://julielindsay.wikispaces.com

Kim Cofino

Originally from the US, Kim has nearly 10 years of experience in international schools and is currently the 21st Century Literacy Specialist at the International School Bangkok. Her work focuses on helping core subject teachers utilize Web 2.0 technologies in the elementary classroom and creating a global and collaborative approach to learning. Her inquiry-based, constructivist approach to teaching utilizes project-based learning experiences developed using the Understanding by Design process. Kim regularly consults with other international schools interested in implementing 21st century learning, has been profiled on a number of educational websites and journals, and has spoken at conferences and professional development sessions throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her professional blog, Always Learning (http://mscofino.edublogs.org), is an invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement.

To prepare students to work in a more connected, digital world, we must work together to transform how learning happens. Dell has worked with educators around the world to create a learning ecosystem that connects students, teachers, parents, administrators, and communities to each other and to the learning resources they need.

Founded in Norway in 1998, Fronter was acquired by Pearson in 2009, joining the world�s leading education company. Setting the standard for online learning solutions, Fronter provides a flexible learning solution for the next generation of global education.

Fuji Xerox is a leading provider in knowledge and document management solution. Committed to helping educational organizations in effective information management, FujiXerox provides an unparalleled spectrum of best-in-class student information management, green school document solution and wide range of printing and imaging services. Visit FujiXerox in the cafeteria to participate in the Samsung Netbook lucky draw.

GrandTech Systems is a leading distributor of multimedia-based products in Hong Kong. Multimedia products in its scope include hardware peripherals and software. Digital video, Internet, desktop publishing, office equipment, handheld computer and wireless communicator are key areas of focus.

Mathletics is the next generation in learning, helping students enjoy maths and improve their results. Mathletics covers Kindergarten to Year 12 curriculum. The Mathletics website is trusted and used by more than 2000 schools and over 500,000 students.

Mimio interactive system is a lightweight, durable, low-maintenance system that�s so portable and easy to set up, many teachers have it up and running 18 in minutes. While you�re at the 21st Century Learning Conference, take a few minutes to experience the power of mimio technology.

StudyWiz products are created and developed by Etech Group, a global software development company with over 15 years development experience in the education sector. Since its beginnings in 1993, Etech Group has naturally progressed from educational multimedia into the eLearning industry by working with educational and corporate clients.

Computers have come to play a vital part of the education of our youth, not only by preparing them for careers, but also by capturing their natural wonderment and attraction to the latest, coolest technology. Wacom's interactive pen displays are a prime example of taking advantages of recent advances in computer technology to not only help students learn but get them excited about learning.

GoChinese is a learning-focused, online language platform that allows users to learn exactly what they want, at anytime, from anywhere. Course materials from publishers, individual instructors and even students themselves are supported by this platform. GoChinese brings these materials to life by auto-generating voice, definitions and other learning outputs.

netTrekker is a leader in the delivery of digital K-12 educational content and is dedicated to enhancing the education of today's youth with highly effective technologies that deliver rich educational content to every child in a safe, relevant, easy-to-use format. With the mission to help every child learn and a belief that technology can transform education, netTrekker was first to market with a standards-based educational search tool.

• Wes Fryer
• Bruce Dixon
• Robyn Treyvaud
• Andrew Thompson

Wes Fryer www.speedofcreativity.org

Wesley Fryer is a digital learning consultant, author, digital storyteller, educator and change agent. His blog, "Moving at the Speed of Creativity" (www.speedofcreativity.org), selected as the 2006 "Best Learning Theory Blog" by eSchoolnews and Discovery Education, is utilized regularly by thousands of educators worldwide. Wesley is completing his doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas Tech University.   CCC in the 21C: Create, Communicate, Collaborate   U.S. educators in the early twenty-first century face formidable challenges, but are blessed with access to unprecedented tools and opportunities for blended (digital / face-to-face) learning. As teachers we must help our students master content area knowledge and skills, but also develop important 21st century literacy skills not measured on traditional, multiple-choice examinations.   How can we effectively enable students and teachers meet mandated learning requirements and simultaneously encourage the development of 21st century skills? A focus on the three C's of 21st century learning offers a compelling way forward: focusing on creating, communicating, and collaborating within a context of project based learning.   Let's explore practical ways students and teachers are using digital tools to create, communicate and collaborate together, reaching new heights of student achievement and documentable learning.   http://handouts.wesfryer.com/ccc

Bruce Dixon Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation

Bruce Dixon is President of the Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation. As a teacher, Principal, educational software developer, college lecturer, Bruce's focus over the past three decades, has been on driving reform initiatives that significantly improve the opportunities for learning through the use of technology.   Emerging Trends that Redefine Education in the 21st Century   As we head towards the end of the first decade of the new millennium, high expectations have been set for schools to meet the needs of the continually discussed 21st century learner. To give some perspective on this, it is worthwhile to explore the trends that are emerging, that will leverage technology and that have the "potential" to genuinely transform education in substantial, meaningful and sustainable ways.   Bruces presentation will present a context and framework within which teachers and school leaders can re-imagine what technology might make possible for schools in the future.

Robyn Treyvaud Cyber Saftey World

Robyn Treyvaud is Specialist Consultant (CSE) and Director of the CybersafeKids Project & CyberSafeWorld. A leading authority on ICT and education, she’s presented at international conferences and published papers in Australia, UK and the USA and has lead ICT workshops in schools across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. She established the CyberSafeKids Project, working with parents, schools and students as they develop internet safety strategies in their schools.   Our 21st century challenge: developing responsible, ethical and resilient digital citizens.   Children are accessing the Internet and using Internet services such as chat rooms from an increasingly early age. For children, the Internet is an important research, communication and information tool. They send emails, have multiple chats in IM (Instant messages) create websites, post blogs about their personal lives, send text messages and images on their mobile phones, chat in chat rooms and meet new friends in social networking sites. Social lifelines are how they perceive these communication technologies.   Children, young people and the adults in their lives need to be aware that there are potential risks and dangers inherent in Internet use as well as the strategies that can be utilised to ensure that their online experiences are positive and safe.

Andrew Thomson Cisco

Andrew Thomson served 12 years in elected office in Canada a variety of Cabinet posts that included the ministries of finance, learning, information technology, public safety, and energy. Today, Andrew is advising Cisco’s Global Education Group to help improve access and outcomes for students.   Education 3.0: A Framework for Change in Teaching and Assessing 21st Century Skill   Two major reform movements have shaped late 20th century learning: the education-for-all agenda and the accountability movement.  Today however, at a time of stagnation in assessment outcomes and increased pressure for new skills to drive productivity and competitiveness, we see new forces impacting our schools and classrooms.  This presentation will look at how the teaching and assessment of 21st century skills will enable and drive change in our schools from a perspective that makes them more relevant to learners, more responsive to communities and more results oriented.    In so doing, it will ask: How is globalization impacting Asias economy and how do education systems need to change to ensure they remain responsive to community and economic needs?  How can better use of technology help maintain quality, access, and relevance to todays learners?  What are 21st century skills , how can they be effectively assessed, and what will schools need to do to keep pace?  It will also look at how assessment will be used by policy makers internationally and across Asia to change classroom practice and drive the next generation of learning: Education 3.0.

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• Welcome Reception
• Friday Evening Junk Trip
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Karen Rohrs

Director of Professional Development,

Hong Kong International School

kcrohrs@hkis.edu.hk

6905 7589

 

Paul McMahon

Digital Learning Consultant,

Learning Solutions Asia Limited

9170 5605

 

Justin Hardman

Director of Technology,

Hong Kong International School

6253 3185

 

Paul White

Learning Technology Adviser,

English School Foundation

6624 3844

 

Graeme Deuchars

Head of Learning and Teaching Technologies,

German Swiss International School

9739 4776

 

Workshops

Workshops are an hour and three quarters and take place over two parallel sessions on Friday and Saturday morning. Workshops are intended to be hands on experience. Workshops may include a 15 minute break. Presentations

Presentations are 45 minute sessions to allow educators to present new ideas, strategies and tools to their peers There are in total 6 presentation sessions.

The conference organizers have sought to source a wide variety of workshops and presentations so conference participants have something that will meet their interest as well as to allow opportunities for everyone to speak. In order to save paper session titles and descriptions will be made available online only.

Forums
Forums are hour or hour and a half sessions chaired by a Hong Kong based school administrator. Guest speakers will give a short summary of their views on a guiding essential question. The rest of the time will be free for questions and discussion.

Unconference
The unconference session is an opportunity to make the #21CHK conference YOUR conference. Anyone can suggest topics to talk with fellow conference registrants about. Instructions on how to do this will be emailed to all registered participants and explained on the opening night session.

Registration begins at 5:00PM on Thursday, September 17 in the Black Box Theater (MS 4th floor). The buses will drop you at the Middle School entrance where you will be directed to the Black Box Theater and MS Gym. The MS entrance is on the fourth floor.

Participants are encouraged to register for the conference on Thursday evening, September 17 and join the welcome reception. A cocktail reception including drinks and finger foods is planned for the evening. The reception will include a welcome address, information about the Flat Classroom project that will run throughout the conference and an opening keynote.

View the Hong Kong outlying islands and the harbor the way they were meant to be seen on board a “Junk” boat. This unique Hong Kong experience with plenty of opportunity to network with conference keynotes and other attendees is something you will surely not want to miss! The Junk leaves right on 7:15 at the noon day gun and returns at 10pm (arrive early as the junk will leave promptly. If you did not purchase a ticket with your registration limited tickets will be available at Registration on Thursday evening and Friday.

Cocktails and canapaes on Thursday as well as lunch and snacks Friday and Saturday will be provided. We ask participants to have breakfast at the hotel each morning. There will be coffee, tea, water and fruit available throughout the day.

HKIS will provide a bus to and from several hotels. Participants not staying at the designated hotels can pick up the bus at these hotel stops or at the other designated stops. The bus will return to the hotels at the end of the reception and at the conclusion of both days. In addition, a bus will go directly from HKIS to Hong Kong Internatinal Airport at the conclusion of Saturday. Buses will display a sign saying HKIS with the HKIS and conference logo. The buses are instructed to leave at the designated time to ensure arrival on time for a prompt start. Please be at the designated stop prior to departure to avoid missing the bus.

Thursday 17th September

Bus route 1: Charter House Hotel (16:30), Newton Hotel (16:45) then to HKIS

Bus route 2: Cosmo Hotel and Cosmopolitan Hotel (16:30) then to HKIS

Bus route 3: Pier No. 3 Central (16:30), General Post Office Central (16:33), Renaissance Harbour View Hotel (16:40) then to HKIS

Bus route 4: Pier No. 3 Central (17:00), General Post Office Central (17:03pm) then to HKIS

Friday 18th September

Bus route 1: Charter House Hotel (07:55), Newton Hotel (08:05) then to HKIS

Bus route 2: Cosmo Hotel and Cosmopolitan Hotel (08:00) then to HKIS

Bus route 3: Pier No. 3 Central (07:45), General Post Office Central (07:48), Renaissance Harbour View Hotel (07:55) then to HKIS

Saturday 19th September

Bus route 1: Charter House Hotel (07:55), Newton Hotel (08:05) then to HKIS

Bus route 2: Cosmo Hotel and Cosmopolitan Hotel (08:00) then to HKIS

Bus route 3: Pier No. 3 Central (07:45), General Post Office Central (07:48), Renaissance Harbour View Hotel (07:55) then to HKIS

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