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Come to Bridges to Learning 2009 Conference to
experience educational technology in action with
presentations, hands-on computer labs and exhibits
Browse our 2008 conference photo gallery
The Bridges to Learning Conference Committee has issued a Call for Proposals.
Be part of Canada's premier conference on Learning and Technology.
The Bridges to Learning Conference invites you to share your expertise and experience by submitting proposals for presentations or hands-on labs.
Click here to download the proposal form. |
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What is Bridges to Learning 2009?
Bridges To Learning 2009 is Canada’s only national technology and education conference on applying technology
to literacy curricula goals where you can actually learn by using the technology, not just by watching a presentation.
It happens May 8th and 9th 2009 with a pre-conference May 7th at the
University of Toronto, Mississauga campus.
For the 8th - 9th you will be able to choose from more than 35 different educational sessions by presenters from right across Canada.
Plus hands-on computer presentations and labs run by expert Canadian educators and representatives from Mayer-Johnson (the NEW SymWriter Symbol-Word Processor,
symbol supported web browsing and Boardmaker Plus) and Crick (Clicker 5).
Who will be there?
This conference is an opportunity to experience practical application of technology for students of all needs. It is ideal for:
- Educators, including teachers, support staff and administrators
- Researchers,
- Service providers like occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, communication disorder assistants
- Health professionals who work with children with special needs such as psychologists/psychiatrists etc.
- Parents and advocates
Our presenters for the 2009 Bridges to Learning Conference were not just leading educators and technologists from across the country, but internationally renowned figures such as Arjan Khalsa,
founder of IntelliTools on the new Classroom Suite 4, David Bradburn from Kurzweil, Kevin Johnston from Don Johnston and more. Watch this space for updates on who's presenting in 2009.
Why attend Bridges to Learning?
Come to Bridges to Learning 2009 to:
- Learn best practice applications of current technologies
- See new technologies and what’s just around the corner
- Network and share with professional peers from across Canada
- Meet with and learn from educational and assistive technology leaders
- Discover Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation strategies
- Get more out of technology you already have
- Find out about IT support strategies, and more!
Where will it take place?
The Bridges To Learning Conference and Pre-conference will take place on the University of Toronto,
beautiful Mississauga campus. Located minutes from downtown Mississauga, convenient to Toronto’s Pearson
International Airport and easily accessible to and from downtown Toronto, the campus offers a peaceful
and unique environment for the exchange of ideas.
Presentations will take place in state of the art lecture halls and computer labs for hands-on tech training.
Seminar attendees can stay right on campus in four-bedroom, air-conditioned, apartment suites furnished with linens, soap, towels etc.
See Conference location and accommodations for details.
When will Bridges to Learning happen (and other key dates)?
Call for Proposals Deadline
October 31st, 2008
Early Registration Deadline
February 28th, 2009
Regular Registration Deadline
March 1st - April 27th
Pre-Conference
May 7th
Conference
May 8th - 9th
Registrations received after April 27th will be charged the Late Registration rates (see below).
What are the fees?
Early Registration
Register and prepay before February 28, 2009
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Conference Fee |
Discount for Survey/Membership*
Conference Fee |
| Pre-Conference - May 7 |
$125 |
$93.75 |
| Conference - May 8-9 |
$295 |
$221.25 |
| Full 3-day Conference - May 7-9 |
$395 |
$296.25 |
| Regular Registration
Register and pay between March 1, 2009 and April 27, 2009 |
Conference Fee |
Discount for Survey/Membership*
Conference Fee |
| Pre-Conference - May 7 |
$160 |
$120 |
| Conference - May 8-9 |
$350 |
$262.50 |
| Full 3-day Conference - May 7-9 |
$450 |
$337.50 |
Late Registration
Register and pay between April 28, 2009 and May 6, 2009 |
Conference Fee |
Discount for Survey/Membership
Conference Fee* |
| Pre-Conference - May 7 |
$180 |
$135 |
| Conference - May 8-9 |
$450 |
$337.50 |
| Full 3-day Conference - May 7-9 |
$500 |
$375.00 |
| Presenter rate - May 8-9 |
$150 |
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*These special rates (a 25% discount has been applied) are for 2008
Bridges to Learning Conference participants who filled out the online
survey and/or Bridges Members. Please note, Bridges Members who
attended the 2008 conference and filled out an online survey will
receive an additional 25% off.
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