Annually, OTF and the Ontario Association of Deans of Education (OADE) sponsor a conference on teacher education. The conference focuses on topics which will assist associate teachers and teacher candidates in preparation for their careers. As well, it serves to expand OTF’s role as a principle partner with the faculties of education.
In the past, the conference has been a closed event but this year, the conference is open to participants across the province and elsewhere.
Social Media and Teacher Learning:
February 3-4, 2012
Registration and Call for Papers
The Social Media and Teacher Learning conference will bring together both practitioners and academics to discuss emerging trends in the use of social media - in the preparation of beginning teachers, in teaching practice, and in engaging students. It will also examine system impact and concerns brought about by the ubiquitous use of social media in today’s schools.
Deadline for registration is December 31, 2011.
For event details and registration, please see: https://event-wizard.com/SMTL/0/welcome/.
The official Twitter hashtag for the conference is #otfoade. The Social Media and Teacher Learning Facebook page can be found at OTF/OADE Conference 2012.
Call for Papers
The conference will focus on the use and impact of social media in education and learning. Specifically, presentations will be concerned with the following subthemes:
- Social media and student engagement
- Social media and teacher learning
- Social media and teaching practice
- Social media and equity
- Social media and school systems
Individuals submitting proposals are asked to reflect on one or more of these themes in their papers or presentations. All conference presentation proposals must be submitted by Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
For more information, click here.
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