CSBA Congress 2011-Off To A Great Start

We’re blogging from CSBA Congress 2011 in Ottawa. Here is a summary of  today’s speakers, events and workshops:

• Dr. James Norrie: Embracing Social Media Inside and Outside the Classroom: The Risks and Rewards of a New Technology Frontier
• Student panel: Perspectives and Advice from First Nation Students
• Chris D’Souza: Building Inclusive Schools
• Chief Gilbert Whiteduck, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Dr. Barry Montour, and moderator Peter Garrow: First Nations Panel
• CSBA: AGM and Cross Canada Check-In
• OPSBA: First Nation Trustees Council Meeting
• Sir Ken Robinson: Opening ceremonies and keynote

Workshops from the provinces:

• Saskatchewan: Engaging Your School Community
• Ontario: Integrating Technology to Create A 21st Century Learning Environment and a Positive Culture of Change
• Ontario: Bringing 21st Century Learning from Board Vision to Classroom Practice
• Saskatchewan: Transforming a Community through Educational Partnerships
• Ontario: Literacy for Life
• Saskatchewan: The Okiciyapi Partnership