ICTEV 2008 Conference - Successful stories using ICT

ICT in Education Victoria proudly announces its 29th annual state conference, Successful stories using ICT , to be held at Melbourne Grammar School, South Yarra on Saturday 24th May 2008. This conference focuses on weaving ICT into every facet of education, connecting students and teachers in their learning through a broad range of resources and skills.

The aim of this 2008 conference is to share the successful stories we all have in the use of ICT in our teaching and learning lives. We all know the disaster stories and the technical issues that plagued the teaching and learning lives around us, and we all learn from each of these, but at this year's conference we want participants to focus on and share the successful stories:

- The stories that make you smile
- The stories that make your students smile
- The stories of developing Physical, Personal and Social Learning in your students
- The stories of developing discilpine-based learning in your students
- The stories that tell about a lot of planning and preparation; and
- The stories that just happened on their own that you were lucky enough to be a part of.

No matter how big or how small, we all have stories to tell, and these stories shape how we teacher and learn in the future. So get together with colleagues and look, listen and share great stories of ICT from our broad and varied education system. You will then be able to return to your school and relate the stories you see and hear to your school, your classroom, your students, yourself and across the next 12 months. Develop your own version of those stories, to share with other teachers in the future.

Embrace and explore Successful stories in ICT!

This conference promises to deliver school principals, ICT leaders, primary, secondary, and tertiary educators, technicians and specialists with a range of hands-on sessions that will allow them to explore and examine best practice examples across the entire curriculum. See first hand what is topical and exciting in the areas of ICT in education and new approaches to technology that can enhance learning.

Sponsors
ICTEV would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the conference:

Adobe
AV Media Systems
Cambridge University Press
Computers Now
Curriculum Corporation
Dartfish
Deep Freeze
Educational Experience
Education Technology Solutions
Etech Studywiz
Electroboard
IBS Audio Visual
Ideal Resources
INT Books
Kookaburra Educational Resources
Modern Teaching Aids
Moore Educational
2Simple Software
Winworld Computer Services
Zip Tales





Annual General Meeting
The 2008 ICTEV AGM of members will take place at lunchtime on Saturday 24th May 2008 at the conference in Room 1 of Wadhurst. Members make sure you are part of the decision making process.

Trade exhibitors
All trade exhibitors are located in the atrium of Wadhurst, allowing delegates to peruse a range of curriculum resources at their leisure. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and cocktails will be within the surrounds of the Trade Show.

Prizes
There are three categories of prizes to be won at the end of the conference. All prizes will be drawn at the Cocktail Party commencing at 5pm. To be in the running for the prizes you must visit 12 of the stands in the Trade Show, at the end of your visit, ask for your passport to be stamped or signed. When you have visited 12 stands, pass your passport and evaluation sheet in to the Registration Desk prior to 5pm for entry in to the prize draws.

Location
The Atrium, Wadhurst Campus
Melbourne Grammar School, Domain Rd, South Yarra Vic
Melways Ref: 2L; A2

Date
Saturday 24th May 2008

Late Breaking News
New session available!
Studywiz - ICT For Learning
4.05pm Room 5
It's fantastic the way ICT has filtered into most schools, and not before time! Unfortunately so much hardware and software goes into replacing administrative roles, collating results ... what a wasted opportunity. Mark Yaxley is here to present Studywiz, the learning platform geared to learning and learning outcomes. From podcasts to mobile learning, galleries to learning ladders, the presentation will show hust how easy it is for all teachers to use technology to engage students, personalise learning, and generate real learning experiences and outcomes with the latest release of Studywiz.

Workshop sessions
Workshop sessions are limited to 20 persons to ensure that all participants have access to an individual computer.

Prebooking
To ensure you are able to attend all your presentations and workshops, you are able to prebook when you register online.

Pricing
Registration includes:
Keynote address
All conference sessions
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and cocktail party
Conference satchel

Registration fees:
ICTEV Member $199
ICTEV Regional Member $170
Non Member $259
Full Time Undergraduate Student** $55

** Photocopy of current full time undergraduate student card is to accompany the conference registration form and payment to secure this special rate.

Cancellations
There is no refund if less than one week of notice is given to the ICTEV Office. Cancellation prior to this will incur a $60 cancellation fee.

Parking
Parking will be available at CARE Parking, 13-21 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne. The carpark will be open from 7am until 8pm. Map available when you download Conference Logistics.

The venue can be reached by public transport, with the closest train station being 'Flinders Street'. The St Kilda Road tram can take you from the station to the corner of St Kilda and Domain Roads. To check further public transport details: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Catering
The annual conference is fully catered with continuous tea and coffee facilities. Those with special dietary requirements should complete the appropriate section on the registration form.