Interesting Conferences Educators Should Check Out
Periodically, we take a look at some interesting education conferences that are happening around the globe and compile a list so that you guys don’t have to sort through tons (and tons, and tons) of information to find out what might be of use to you as you build your killer PLN and pad yourprofessional development arsenal.
While many of the conferences we’ve mentioned before happen every year, there are always new and interesting things popping up that reflect current trends in education.
Take a gander at the list below and see what might be of interest to you. A handful of the conferences have already happened this year but are interesting enough that we decided to include them so that you would be able to check them out for next year. Any favorites that we’ve missed? Weigh in by leaving a comment below, mentioning @Edudemic on Twitter or leaving your thoughts on our Facebook page.
June 9-10
Looking to connect with some of the biggest names in tech in the European market—and from around the world? LeWeb is an international conference for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and media leaders, making this conference the perfect venue for getting inspired, building relationships, and attracting media attention.
International Conference on Education and Information Management
Jun 21, 2014
This conference aims to provide a platform to scholars, academicians, practitioners, and business managers to share their valuable knowledge and experience with each other. Objective of the conference is to bring people from the academia and business world closer so that they can share the latest developments in the fields of education, information management, computing, business, economics, development studies, and technology.
Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference and Workshop
Jul 8, 2014
The conference is organized into two days, with the first day starting with an array of interactive workshops, followed by an afternoon of information sessions, vendor showcases, and poster sessions, and highlighted by our keynote presentation on analytics for student success. The final day of the conference will include an expert plenary presentation followed by information sessions and finish up with a half day of “Unconference” sessions that feature more informal open-ended, participant-driven discussion and networking around important blended learning issues.
Building Learning Communities Education Conference
July 13, 2014
This education conference, held annually in downtown Boston, Massachusetts, brings together a diverse, global ensemble of keynote speakers, presenters and attendees to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ties for more meaningful teaching and learning enhanced by technology.
July 21 – 24, 2014
This conference is geared towards university faculty, school administrators and teachers working to improve student engagement though games-based learning. Conference highlights will include teachers already using games as well as game developers, publishers, consultants, analysts and faculty talking about their experiences with games in the classroom, games for home use and teaching students to design their own games.
International Conference on Critical Thinking and Education Reform
Jul 26, 2014
The world’s longest-running conference on critical thinking.
EdTechTeacher Learning Futures Summit
Jul 28, 2014
The EdTechTeacher Learning Futures Summit will bring together educators from around the world for three days of workshops and conference sessions dedicated to exploring the future of learning. We’ll host learning sessions, in five different strands, that can open doors to these new futures: Redefined learning with iPads, Androids, & Tablets; Student Creativity with Laptops, Chromebooks, and BYOD; Collaboration via Google and the Cloud; Maker spaces and other Agile Learning Spaces; Flipping as a Bridge to Mastery-Based and Project-Based Learning. Behind all of these specific approaches resides a larger vision: that while new technologies can support powerful learning experience, it is only within the context of ambitious efforts to re-imagine schools as places where students own their learning rather than merely sitting passively on the receiving end of it.
eLearning Innovations Conference
Jul 28, 2014
This conference takes place in Nairobi, Kenya and is dedicated to ICT innovators, leaders, and educators seeking to enrich learning experiences using diverse technologies. Practitioners and scholars with an interest in eLearning and enriching how individuals and organizations learn, across all platforms and sectors are welcome.
Sep 18, 2014
This conference aims to discuss about many of different troubles in modern education such as Education systems and policies; Education, development and Society; School administration and Curriculum development; Inclusive education; Learning strategies.
International Conference in Transnational Education and Learning
Sep 29, 2014
The International Conference on Transnational Education and Learning (ICTEL) offers an engaging opportunity for the discussion and presentation of trends, opportunities and challenges in transnational education and learning.
October 7-8
Come hear an amazing group of inspirational speakers—including the likes of Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Gilbert, and Simon Sinek—who are paving their own way and challenging traditions in business. You’ll be inspired by fresh ideas, start rethinking the status quo, and leave ready to tackle your own business challenges in creative and innovative ways.
Miami Device – Mobile Learning Event (MIAMIDEVICE)
Nov 06, 2014
Miami Device is about learning. Its goal is for more students to be authentically engaged as a result of passionate, well-trained educators who want to be masters of their craft. These teachers are willing to explore and embrace best practices for today and tomorrow and understand the importance of student-centered learning. Project/Problem/Challenge Based Learning, 21st Century Skills, Common Core Standards, Classroom Flipping, and Game Based Learning, with the support of Mobile Devices, is the “curriculum” of Miami Device.
Teaching & Learning with the iPad Conference
Nov 20, 2014
Teaching & Learning with the iPad began three years ago to provide teachers, administrators, schools and school districts guidance as they implemented the use of iPads in the classroom. The conference has grown in attendance and breadth of content covered including keynotes, concurrent sessions and, new this year, extended workshop options. Attendees will come away with valuable information to enhance their own skills with the iPad as well as new resources to facilitate use of the device in the learning environment.Many of the topics, tips, and techniques covered at the conference can be leveraged by educators at any grade level, from K through 16+.
