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Free Web 2.0 International Online Conference
The Knowledge Bank online conference out of Australia this year is focused on Web 2.0 in education: what it is, how it’s being used today and its potential to radically change education.
http://knowledgebankconference2008.globalteacher.org.au/
I'll be giving the keynote address on why "Web 2.0 Is the Future of Education," and then participating on a panel discussion (Monday afternoon Pacific Time).
General Conference Information:
Topic: Learning in a changing world - Web 2.0 and beyond
When: Six sessions held over July 21 and 23 2008 (depending on time zone!)
Where: Online in Elluminate
Sign Up: The conference is free but you need to Sign Up.
Highlights
Web 2.0 is not new - many of us have used social networking sites like YouTube, TeacherTube and FaceBook. We know about Wikipedia, Skype and podcasting. We read, even write, and comment on blogs. But what might happen to education as Web 2.0 becomes mainstream?
* Introducing Web 2.0. Who are you? Where have I met you before?
* How can reading and writing a blog change your way of learning?
* How does a direct connection with an expert shift your relationship to knowledge?
* Who are the content experts?
* What skills should we be teaching to young people, and what can we learn from them?
Who should attend?
Primary and secondary school teachers, education policy officers, researchers, further education professionals and other educators - anybody interested in Web 2.0 and education.
Steve Hargadon
steve@hargadon.com
www.stevehargadon.com
Visit Classroom 2.0 at: http://www.classroom20.com
