Futures in ICT- Collaboration Conference at Centennial College 2014

4th Annual “Futures in ICT” Collaboration Conference

Theme: Education to Employment

Dates: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 8:15am to 4:00pm &

Wednesday, May 7, 2014- 8:00am to 4:30pm

Location: Centennial College, 941 Progress Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

To view the full conference agenda click here.

ICTC and our Industry Partners are again offering a conference for Technology, Business and Guidance Teachers across Ontario. As always the conference is free to practicing teachers, Principals and Superintendents with Centennial College once again offering us reduced rates at their on-campus residences for those travelling from outside the GTA.

Registration includes access to the Centennial Campus, all conference sessions, presentations and hands-on labs. Refreshments and some meals (Continental Breakfast, Breaks, and Lunch) are included with your conference registration. PLEASE NOTE, campus parking is free on conference days.

You can access the conference agenda by clicking here.

Please register using the supplied Eventbrite link, as you will need to register for your sessions in order to reserve your seat and attend the conference.

The following outline will give you a general idea of what’s in store for those that attend!

Keynote (Day 1) - Engagement-Education-Employment: Realities and Potential

Ron Canuel, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Education Association (CEA)

Over the past four decades, the promise and potential of technology in classrooms has been much heralded, debated, analyzed and discussed. Within these conversations or debates, outcomes desired for such new learning and teaching environments remain "hazy" and depending on where you live, even have significant different definitions. The oft-used "21st Century Skills and Classroom" image continues to generate more questions than answers. But are there simply some fundamental issues that education systems currently retain that inhibit change from happening? What are the effects of such "systems" that actually prevent the creation of a workforce that can be successful in the present and the future?

Ron Canuel will share his insights into this area of investigation that truly requires creating new paradigms of learning and teaching. And you will be surprised to hear what the solutions are!

Keynote (Day 2)- The Internet of Everything

Victor Woo, Industry Transformation, Cisco Systems

As we enter the next phase of the Internet, things that were previously unconnected will be connected, gain awareness with increased sensing abilities.

With the emergence of the Internet of Everything, what will this mean for individuals organizations, industries and for our country? Hear how we can collectively leverage this era to dramatically improve the lives of citizens and remain innovative and competitive globally. In this session, attendees will hear about the Internet of Everything and how tomorrow really does start today.

Industry Panel - CompTIA - A facilitated discussion on what the future holds for students, how they should prepare and what teachers can do to ready students for challenges in the future. An open Q&A will be held at the end of the session.

• Andrew Downie, Senior Manager of Regional Support Services, Ricoh
• Tannis Kynoch, Director of Quality Assurance & Training, Global Mentoring Solutions
• Steve Belardi, Services Delivery Manager, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.
  
  

Hands-on Labs - One hour hands-on labs hosted by:

• CCI Learning
• Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications
• Microsoft Technology Associate
• Strata
• LPI Academy
• LPI Academy and the Linux Advantage
• Microsoft
• MOS Certification
• TestOut
• Advanced Simulation Based Courseware
• Centennial College
• Various topics: Visualization, Porgramming, Security and Networking

Presentations - One hour sessions covering a variety of topics for both Tech and Business Teachers

• Pearson - It's Easy! Prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
• Cisco Systems - Cisco Networking Academyt Updates
• Microsoft - IT Academy
• Centennial College - Bringing the World to the Classrooms - Social Media
• Centennial College - The Future of Learning
• ICTC – Reach Ahead Opportunities
• And much more...

Lodging for Conference Attendees

Centennial Residences, a converted hotel across the road from the conference, will be available at reduced rates for teachers wishing to stay within walking distance of the conference. The residences have a pool and are built around an enclosed central atrium over-looking an indoor garden. You may wish to start your stay Monday, May 5, 2014 and arrive at the conference relaxed on Tuesday Morning. The residences are located close to the 401 at Markham Road for easy access to local amenities. Toronto Transit stops directly in front of the College for your added convenience.

To reserve your room and not be disappointed by being too far from the action, call to book your room and mentioned the conference to receive your special rate. Phone: 416-438-2216 x6307 Be sure to register for the conference first.

ICTC and our Industry partners are looking forward to welcoming back colleagues who attended last year's conference and meeting new friends in what’s shaping up to be another exciting Futures in IT Collaboration Conference!

FAQs

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact fit-events@ictc-ctic.ca for any questions or concerns.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes. Please print an eTicket of your reservation at the end of your registration process.