It's a wrap!

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2011 ETC conference!  We enjoyed hosting the event for three days of sharing, learning and fun!

The attendance was lower than 2010, possibly due to budget restraint or because of Lambton's location three hours west of Toronto.  The quality of the keynotes, poster sessions, workshops and presentations was as high as ever!

Our thanks to the sponsors for their support and participation:

  Academica Group                      Blackboard Collaborate
  Lambton College                       McGraw-Hill Ryerson
  Respondus                               Top Hat Monocle
  Turning Technologies Canada

Watch for updates here on accessing keynote recordings, photos and the McGraw-Hill Ryerson Award winner.

Thanks for attending the 2011 ETC Conference!!

The 2011 ETC Conference organizing team at Lambton College
(Al, Bryan, Carissa, Carolyn, Dave, Fran, Lori & Lori)

Wednesday May 25 - Part 2 - Checking in

If you're staying at the Lambton Inn Residence, congratulations!  You've selected the closest, most convenient place to stay for the ETC conference.  You'll enjoy late checkout on Friday too - it's all been arranged for you, so you can participate fully in the last hours of the conference and check out by 2pm!

If you're staying at a local hotel, you'll quickly realize you're only a 10-minute drive from Lambton College.  Take Highway 402 to and from your hotel, or go through the city (London Road to Murphy Road to Exmouth Street).  Either way it's not very far!

If you haven't booked your accommodations yet, visit the conference website at http://www.advancinglearning.ca for details on hotels with special rates.

Yours in teaching & technology,
The ETC Blogger

Wednesday May 25 - Part 1 - The Registration Desk

When you arrive at the Registration Desk, you'll receive your very own conference tote bag full of great things!  We know you like surprises, so we won't tell you about everything...

Look inside the outer pocket, what do you see?:
- a handy USB drive with preloaded conference files!  
- a Lambton College pen - only available at Lambton College!

What's this, inside the tote bag itself?:
- a small notebook and pen, perfect for making a few notes or sketches!
- something yummy and colourful to eat - I've said too much!

What's in your tote bag?
Join us at the ETC conference, Advancing Learning: Bridging the Gaps.

Yours in teaching & technology,
The ETC Blogger

Conference Sessions are posted

Wow!  We received a wide variety of proposals for conference workshops, presentations and poster sessions!  They are now posted on the conference website at http://www.advancinglearning.ca.

Remember, there is no need to sign up for individual sessions in advance.  But make sure you register for the conference, we'd like to know that you're coming!

To register for the conference, visit http://www.advancinglearning.ca 
and click on Register Now.




Yours in teaching & technology,
The ETC Blogger

Sarnia Rocks!!

We are so looking forward to having you at Lambton College for the ETC this year, and ...  we know you'll want to come back!

Come back in July for Sarnia Bayfest, the best music event of the summer!

KISS                                      The Trews
        The Steve Miller Band           
                                                    The Arkells           
   The Tragically Hip        INXS 

No, we are not kidding!

Visit the website at http://sarniabayfest.com/  and plan to attend!  Why not make it a weekend with the family - camping, beaches, golf and great music!

Good times will be had by all!

Yours in teaching & technology,
The ETC Blogger

Registration for ETC 2011

Good day to all!   Online Registration is now open!

To get started with your conference registration, go to http://www.advancinglearning.ca and click on

For Registration details, go to http://www.advancinglearning.ca and click on the Registration button in the left-hand menu. Information on conference fees, substitutions, refunds and deadlines is stored here.

Can’t register online?  Please contact the conference organizers at etc2011@lambton.on.ca to make alternate arrangements.

Are you a presenter?  Congratulations! And thanks for contributing directly to the 2011 ETC conference.  You will receive a Discount Code to enter when you register online.  This will give you, or two of you if you are a group, a $50 reduction in your conference fees!

Are you an award winner?  CONGRATULATIONS!!  You will receive your award at the annual Awards Dinner during the conference.  You will receive a Discount Code to enter when you register online.  This will waive your conference fees!

We are looking forward to having you here in our beautiful city and at our fantastic Lambton College campus!

Yours in teaching & technology,
The ETC Blogger

Nominations and Proposals

Hello everyone!

Great news!  The deadline for submitting award nominations and proposals has been extended to March 31^st.

Nominate a colleague or team  for  an award

Don’t think twice – just click here http://www.advancinglearning.ca/  and complete the online award nomination for a colleague or team you have wanted to publicly recognize for their outstanding contribution to using technology.  This year’s Advancing Learning conference is in Sarnia!   at Lambton College!   Winners will receive their accolades and prizes at the annual Awards Dinner on May 26 2011.

Be a Presenter

Here’s your chance to show off how you are using technology in your teaching or job at Lambton College. Such a wonderful opportunity for you to share your innovations and network with other college folks who are using technology in creative ways. Submit your proposal for a workshop, presentation or poster session at http://www.advancinglearning.ca/

 

Yours in teaching & technology,

The ETC Blogger