Welcome to ULearn 10 - New Zealand's premier education conference

The variety and quality of the presenters - I found all workshops I attended interesting and informative. Many I found challenged my own thoughts.

The education conference to be at in 2010...

Lee CrockettLane ClarkSteve WheelerSteven Heppell
  • Ulearn is professional learning conference that caters for educators from early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education
  • ULearn is a highly relevant, inclusive, and practical conference that effectively and directly applies to teaching and learning environments.
  • ULearn sends you away armed with ideas and knowledge you can immediately apply in your teaching environment

Current News

Conference-Opening

The Hon Anne Tolley, Minister of Education will give the opening address in the Auditorium at 9.15 on Wednesday 6th October.

Early-Bird-Session

Special Early Bird Session (Thursday 7th from 7.30-8.45am)

Book this workshop here ( limited to 100 delegates)

Earthquake News Flash

ULearn10 - Come 'rock with us' in Christchurch

Yes, ULearn10 is still happening and still on track.  We are now just over 4 weeks out from the event and you can read all the latest information  from HERE

Research-Stream

This year CORE Education welcomes the support of Canterbury University in the development of the ULearn10 Research Stream. A "Research Programme Day on Wednesday 6th October has been organised for University personnel who would like to attend Ulearn for one day only.

Posters will be presented during the morning tea and lunch time sessions on Wednesday 6th October and will then remain in the foyer for the rest of the conference. Delegates will be invited to vote on their favourite poster

Spotlight-Abstracts

What are the spotlights saying....

Workshop additions

New workshops are going up daily. Please review the programme before you make your selections.

Taster Sessions

Sessions labelled A or B are half sessions lasting 40 min called Tasters. You can choose 2 tasters to fill the breakout session. A is the first session and B is the second session.

Breakout Selections are now open

The online selection process has begun.  To select your breakouts you will need to have paid your conference registration.  Please download your invoice and pay it as soon as you can or you will not be able to select your workshops.  Selections are available from  here

Delegates FAQ's

If you have a question or want an answer try looking on this page first.

http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/faq

Newbies

Is this your first time at Ulearn?

This page is full of information for those who are new to the conference.

http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/first-timers-faq

Pre-Conference-Highlights

Focus this week goes on two pre conference workshops being held on Tuesday October 5th. 10.00am -4.30pm
There are still a few spaces left. If you have already registered for he conference and want to add a workshop on just email Gwenny.davis@core-ed.org

Conference-Planning-Template

This guide is a helpful starting point for you to get the most out of your conference experience. You might like to download and use this template so you can plan in advance how you can benefit from the programme content, networking, and vendors in order to meet your professional learning goals.

Download it from HERE

Keynote- Abstracts

Read what the keynotes are saying....
This year we have four world class keynotes coming to join us for Ulearn10....

Building Future Focused Schools

Pre- Conference, "Building Future Focused Schools" ( Monday 4th-Tuesday 5th Oct)

Places are still available. Join the experts in this one of a kind preconference session
http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/pre-conference-workshops

Connect Through

Facebook    http://www.facebook.com/ulearn
Ulearn Blog http://blog.core-ed.net/ulearn/
Twitter        http://twitter.com/ulearn10
Flickr          http://www.flickr.com/photos/ulearn

Getting the most from attending Ulearn10

Use this link for some ideas of how the Ulearn10 Conference  can contribute to professional learning, both for individuals and for your whole staff. http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/planning-your-conference 

Showcase-Sessions

Showcase Sessions

Come along to the showcase sessions. These are very quick overviews of a new technology, skill, idea that presenters have used in their own professional life or with their students. There will be 7-8 presenters speaking for ten minutes each within the 90 minute breakout session. This keeps presentations concise, and the interest level up.
They are to be held in Breakout One in the Christ's College Old Boys Theatre. Covering a variety of topics they can be booked through the normal online booking method. Take a look at what’s on offer at http://www.core-ed.org/ulearn/showcase-sessions

Registration Numbers

Registrations are still rising steadily, heading for 1500 and still 5 weeks to go!

Register now to share in the numerous pre conference sessions, workshops, plenaries and forums where more than 400 speakers will share their knowledge and experiences concerning the current situation in NZ and overseas.

Whether you have been in education for years, or are just starting your journey, come and take part in this showcase of New Zealand educational talent.

Teach Meet - Pecha Kucha

Tuesday 5th Oct 5.00pm-7.00pm 

Fans of ULearn: @stephenheppell

Why you should come to ULearn10...

The conference will provide teachers with a unique opportunity to:

  • Discover common ground through discussion with other teachers
  • Improve knowledge and expertise in new technologies in the many breakout sessions
  • Get ideas and strategies for integrating technologies into the learning experience of students
  • Hear about policy changes/direction from senior New Zealand Ministry of Education staff
  • Be inspired by world-leading education and new technologies thinkers
  • Try out the latest technological wares at the trade expo