Cross post from the Collaborative Tools for Learning Conference Blog:

The 2nd annual Collaborative Tools for Learning Conference, sponsored by the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and hosted by the Ottawa Area ISD, will show educators how to make use of the next generation of technologies to support student learning and achievement. And we would like you to join us in presenting the new face of the Internet and how it can transform teaching and learning.

We are seeking educators who have experience in fostering collaboration and learning with the new generation of Internet tools and technologies to share your stories and skills with K-16 educators throughout the region in this new conference event. We want to explore how Web 2.0 and beyond can improve instruction, and we are looking for people like you to share your ideas.

For more information, check the Call for Presenters page or download the PDF document here

Yikes! Amid the hustle and bustle of late summer professional development sessions and the beginning of the school year, it may have slipped your mind that the deadline for applying to present at MACUL 09 is quickly approaching. On September 29th, 2008, the call for presenters for the 2009 conference will close, which means if you have a great idea for a session, your time is limited. If you’re like me before I started presenting, then you’re probably wondering how you’re going to find the time/energy/courage to offer up an abstract for presenting in front of educators from around the state. It’s actually a lot easier than you think, especially considering many sessions showcase successful projects or learning experiences that you’ve probably done with your students several times in the classroom. In fact, some of the most highly regarded presentations are those conducted by teachers showcasing tools that have made their teaching easier, or ways to use newer tools to enhance the traditional curriculum.

All that’s due by the 29th of September are abstracts of your presentation, and a few bits of information about the grade level and subject area. In exchange for a successfully accepted proposal, MACUL will pay your 2 day conference registration, bestow upon you a beautiful presenter ribbon, and you’ll get to see your name printed in big bold letters on conference signage. If you’d like the MACUL leadership to consider bringing you to the conference for free, just click on the link below, and submit your abstract before the deadline, September 29th!

MACUL 2009 Online Application for Presenting

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