The Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference has been a 2 day workshop which allowed participants to choose from over twenty sessions a day, as well as displays featuring Inclusive Learning Technologies products, print resources, a student gallery, and an exploration centre. Stay tuned for information on possibilities this year.

For further information contact: Pauline Auld pmauld@cbe.ab.ca Glenn Goslin aggoslin@cbe.ab.ca

Past Conferences

Addressing Diversity through Technology Conference

May 21 & 22, 2008

The 4th annual Inclusive Learning Technologies Conference "Addressing Diversity through Technology" was held at Innovative Learning Services, Manning Centre on May 21st & 22nd. Over 240 teachers, administrators, educational assistants, and system personnel from the Calgary Board of Education attended the two day event. Conference themes included:

• Creating Awareness: To develop and promote an awareness of assistive tools and devices that can support diverse learners.
• Building Capacity: To share ideas and foster dialogue regarding effective classroom practices.
• Success Stories: To showcase effective classroom infusion of Inclusive Learning Technologies and existing technology solutions to support and personalize learning for students.

Each day began with an inspiring and motivating welcome and keynote address:

• Cathy Faber, Director Curriculum and Learning Technologies Presentation Footage
• Deborah Lewis, Director Student Services Support Presentation Footage
• Keynote Wednesday May 21 - Kathy Howery, Special Programs Branch, AB Education From the Margins to the Mainstream: How Inclusive Learning Technologies is Changing our Everyday World Presentation Footage
• Keynote Thursday May 22 - Merlin Keillor, Adaptive Technology Specialist, U of Calgary Disability Resource Centre Supporting Students with Disabilities in Post-Secondary Education: Alberta Model. Presentation Footage

In addition, participants were able to choose from 20 sessions each day focusing on supporting students with a range of needs, skills, and interests and visit over a dozen resource displays featuring the latest technologies and print resources that support diverse learner needs. Feedback from participants who attended the conference has been overwhelmingly positive as they realized the potential of technology in diverse learner needs.

Increasing Learning Opportunities For All Students May 15 & 16, 2007