IASL/IFLA Pre-Conference Satellite Meeting
When
5 August 2011
Where
Mona Visitors’ Lodge, The University of the West Indies Mona Kingston 7, Jamaica
Description
The IASL/IFLA Pre-Conference Satellite Meeting takes place just before the 2011 IASL Conference...
IFLA SLRC/IASL in collaboration with LIAJA
Pre-Conference Meeting
Theme: School Libraries: Best Practices for e-Learning
PROGRAMME
8.00 a.m. On-site registration
8.45 a.m. Welcome
9.00 a.m. Keynote address
10.00 a.m. Coffee break
10.30 a.m. Panel discussion on e-Learning Projects in Jamaica
12.00 noon Lunch
1.00 p.m. Presentation of papers on international best practices in e-learning
3.00 p.m. Tea break
4.00 p.m. Entertainment
Opening Keynote Speech by Mrs Avril Crawford, CEO e-Learning Jamaica Co. Ltd.
Mrs. Avril Crawford is CEO and Programme Coordinator of e-Learning Jamaica a collaborative innovative project of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) and the Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy and Commerce (MITEC). Its aim is to improve education in Jamaica's high school system through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs).
The main goals of the e-Learning Jamaica Project are to:
- improve the quality of education
- enhance the learning experience and
- ensure high levels of passes in the Caribbean Examination Council's (CXC) examinations.
REGISTRATION
Registration Fee: US$60.00
The Registration Fee covers:
- Morning and afternoon breaks
- Lunch
- Conference bag
To pre-register, please visit the conference website.
There are 50 places; and so, early registration is recommended. Registration will be on-site after July 15, 2011.
Last update: 4 October 2012