“As communication technologies become
smaller and more powerful, and as their costs continue to drop, we can
now connect everyone, everywhere in meaningful collaborations.
For the first time in human history, each of us can learn and teach
anything we wish-on-line. We become consumers and producers, anywhere,
anytime, and the implications for educational reform are profound.
What technologies and training methods will best empower those who are
most in need? The answers continue to change, but working together we
can keep up to the same ‘instant of progress.’ If we share what we know,
we all can have access to all our knowledge. We are limited only by our
imaginations, but we need will as well as vision.”
Frank Odasz, Key Note Speaker,
MADLaT Conference, 2006
The fifth annual conference of the
Manitoba Association for Distributed Learning and Training (MADLaT) is
titled "Co-operation in Learning: Putting the “We” in IT". The
conference title and theme are focused on how cooperation and working
with others can enhance our work as professionals.
Who should attend?
Anyone with an interest in using
educational technology for teaching and learning. People from K-S4,
colleges, universities, and private education/training companies plus
those in business, industry, government, NGOs, and associations who have
a responsibility around education and training.
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Streams
The three streams of the MADLaT
conference reflect our diverse community of practitioners –
K-S4, Postsecondary and Business. Attendees will learn practical
ways to join in the sharing of knowledge and skills to promote
quality in distributed learning that can be integrated into
their daily teaching and learning practices.
On Thursday, May 4, 2006, there
are 14 half-day pre-conference workshops that provide
opportunities for in-depth immersion in the topics. Seven of the
14 workshops are “hands-on” – focusing on practical skills.
With a total of 24 concurrent
sessions in three time slots at the conference on Friday, May 5,
2006, you will have no difficulty finding at least three
sessions related to your professional development interests.
Download the
conference brochure (PDF*)
Networking
The annual MADLaT Conference is
designed to bring together professionals in the field of
Distributed Learning and Training to exchange ideas and
experiences. The goal is to promote learning – both formal and
informal - throughout the entire conference event. To support
this, several networking opportunities are provided throughout
the pre-conference workshop and conference schedules.
The main kick-off networking
event takes place on Thursday evening with an outstanding Wine
and Cheese buffet followed by “The Magic of Learning Together" –
a session that will engage participants in a fun learning and
networking experience. Make sure you attend – there are always
lots of door prizes as well! |
