NESA Spring Educator’s Conference 2009
Jonathan Smith, Director of Technology, Overseas School of Colombo
//jonathan@osc.lk//
Welcome to the blog of this workshop, which will be presented at the NESA Spring Educator’s Conference in Cairo from April 4-7, 2009.
THIS WORKSHOP…… will discuss the jargon and history behind the current ‘internet age’ and show practical ways for educators to publish themselves online. We’ll look at making blogs, wikis, two ways of making websites, and show you how to work with your technology department to utilize your own school’s website. Laptops and internet connection will be helpful, though not required.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR…. educators who want to create a presence online for their class, department, or school. Any school faculty and staff from any subject/department at any level of technology proficiency are welcome.
IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP, BEFORE YOU COME, I SUGGEST ….. that to make the most of your time at the conference, you spend some time thinking about how you want to put yourself online. Think about what your aims are, and who your target audience is. We will not spend much time in the workshop actually making websites, wikis, and blogs, but I will be available at other times during the conference to help you if you wish. Bring any pictures and documents with you that you may want to put online. It would be helpful for you to resize your pictures before you arrive – see the tutorial to the right if you need help doing this. Computing facilities will not be provided at the Conrad Hotel during this conference, but I have been told that wireless internet cards will be available for purchase at the front desk. You will benefit most from this workshop if you bring a laptop and purchase one of these cards.
Thank you for your interest in this workshop, and I look forward to meeting you in Cairo!
