[BCMA] Beyond the Classroom Conference - June 21-23, Edmonton

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Subject: 	Beyond the Classroom Conference - June 21-23, Edmonton
Date: 	Thu, 27 May 2010 11:05:57 -0600
From: 	Kyla Tichkowsky <kyla.tichkowsky at gov.ab.ca>

*Registration NOW OPEN !*

*Beyond the Classroom Conference*

*June 21^st , 22^nd and 23^rd , 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta*

‘Beyond the Classroom’ refers to an innovative approach to informal 
learning pioneered by Gillian Kydd and Don Harvie. Intriguing and 
enriching sites (including museums, civic venues and nature preserves) 
welcome an entire class of children to use their site as a classroom for 
an entire week. Students and teachers use this new ‘classroom’ to engage 
in learner-led, hands-on, inquiry-based learning and exploration through 
tours, journaling, and a host of creative activities. This model makes 
the stuff students learn in textbooks come alive, and has an incredible 
power to inspire students and teachers!

Since its inception in Calgary in the 1990’s, this immersive learning 
model has grown into an international movement from Newfoundland to 
Singapore. It is known in Calgary as ‘Open Minds/Campus Calgary’, 
‘Inquiring Minds’ in Edmonton, & various other monikers in places beyond.

The conference will provide sessions of interest and relevance to 
beginners, intermediates and experts both familiar with and new to the 
‘Beyond the Classroom’ model. Our presenters include Gillian Kydd 
(co-founder of Open Minds) and site school coordinators from Edmonton, 
Calgary & beyond to provide a broad range of experiences. As always, 
there will be many opportunities to network, share and have fun!

Monday, June 21st – Alberta Legislature (day) & Devonian Botanic Garden 
(eve)

Plenary by Gillian Kydd (co-creator of ‘Open Minds’); Concurrent 
Sessions; BBQ at Devonian Gardens (included in registration)

Tuesday, June 22nd – Royal Alberta Museum

Concurrent Sessions and Roundtable Discussions; Optional Dinner

Wednesday, June 23rd – Site Visits - Various Locations

Participants sign up to visit the site(s) of their choice (am & pm) for 
a tour by the Site School Coordinator. Choices include: Jubilee School, 
Ice School, Fort Edmonton and more…

*Full Conference Programme* here 
<http://beyondclassroomedmonton.wordpress.com/conference-schedule/>.

Register online here 
<http://beyondclassroomedmonton.wordpress.com/conference-registration/>.

Visitor Info (incl. suggested accommodation) here 
<http://beyondclassroomedmonton.wordpress.com/visitor-information/>.

*Website*: http://beyondclassroomedmonton.wordpress.com/

*Inquiries*: beyondclassroomedmonton at gmail.com 
<mailto:beyondclassroomedmonton at gmail.com>

*Kyla Tichkowsky**, BFA, MA*

*School Programs Coordinator*

Royal Alberta Museum

12845-102 Avenue, Edmonton AB T5N 0M6

t: 780-453-9116 f: 780-453-9165

e: kyla.tichkowsky at gov.ab.ca

w: www.royalalbertamuseum.ca

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