IASL/IFLA Pre-Conference Satellite Meeting

Description

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.