I have established myself as a strong & innovative presenter and this is evident in the number of keynote, featured, & spotlight presentations I’ve achieved, especially in 2008 & 2009. It appears that the trend will continue in 2010 as I have already been invited to several engagements as a keynote or featured presenter. Such events include CNIE (St. John, New Brunswick), PLE Conference (Barcelona, Spain), ABEL Summer Institute, York University (Toronto, Ontario), EdMedia (Toronto, ON), and MICDS Summer Institute (St. Louis, Missouri).
Featured Speaker, Emerging Literacies & Connected Learning (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Featured Speaker, Introduction to Digital Story Telling (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Featured Speaker, Introduction to Digital Citizenship (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Keynote Speaker, Two Guys from Saskatchewan w/ Dean Shareski (June 2009), Texas Computer Education Association Region 7 (TCEA7), White Oak, TX. (More info: http://moodle.tcea.org/area7conference/)
Featured Speaker, Network Literacy & The Tools of Engagement (June 2009), Summer Teaching Institute 09, Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), St. Louis, MO.
Keynote Speaker, Open & Networked Teaching: A Transformative Journey (May 2009), Webheads in Action Online Convergence 2009, International Online Conference. (More info: http://wiaoc09.pbworks.com/AlecCouros)
Keynote Speaker, A Tweet & A Poke: How Educators Harness the Power of Social Networks (May 2009), Walls Optional Conference, Camosun College, Victoria, BC. (More info: http://webct.camosun.bc.ca/wallsoptional/2009)
Keynote Panelist, Learning & Social Networks (March 2009), Distributed Learning Symposium, Alberta Distributed Education & Technology Association, Calgary, AB. (More info: http://symposium.adeta.org/keynote)
Invited Panelist, Improving Conferences through Increased Interaction (February 2009), Spaces of Interaction, Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, Live Online Conference. (More info: http://www.aaceconnect.org/page/schedule-1)
Featured Speaker, Networked Possibilities (May 2008), Summer Teaching Institute 08, Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), St. Louis, MO.
Keynote Speaker, Academic Integrity & The Culture of Sharing (Sept. 2008), Academic Integrity Week, University of Saskatchewan. Press Release.
Other Invited Presentations (Last 3 Years)
Open Online University Courses (2009), Classroom 2.0, Web Conference.
Open & Networked Learning (2009), Visiting Professor Series, University of South Carolina/
Networked Possibilities (2009), SIAST Program Head’s Workshop, Regina, SK.
Social Networks in K12, (2009) Learning at Night – LAN Party for Northern Vancouver Schools, Online Presentation.
Social Networks in Education (2009), Graduate course – University of Iowa, Angela Maiers, Online Presentation.
Improving Conferences through Increased Interaction (2009), Spaces of Interaction, Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, Live Online Conference
Teaching for Openness (2009), From Courses to Dis/course, University of Manitoba Online Conference.
Deep Impact: 5 Minutes to Make a Difference (2008). Manitoba Edubloggercon, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The New Interactive Classroom: Education, Technology, Globalization (2008) for Talking about School & Society (initiative by Dr. Patrick Lewis & Marc Spooner), Regina, SK.
Technologies of Research (2008), Learning from Practice (Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation), Saskatoon, SK.
Academic Integrity and the Culture of Sharing (2008), SIAST: Faculty Certificate Program, Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Citizenship (2008), Cochrane Collegiate, Regina, SK.
Creative Commons & Copyright in Education (2008), Gwenna Moss Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
Academic Integrity in the Digital Age (2008), Teen Literacy Conference, sponsored by Regina Public School Board, Regina Catholic School Board, and Regina Public Libraries, Regina, SK.
Technology & Globalization (2008) – Was a guest in Dr. Anthony Hall’s course from the University of Lethbridge
Trends in Social Networking (2008), Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Moose Jaw, SK.
Social Learning in Higher Education (2008), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Social Learning in Business Education, (2008), Saskatchewan Business Teacher’s Association Spring Conference, Regina, SK.
Intellectual Property & Plagiarism (2007), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Academic Integrity & Digital Plagiarism (2007), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Building Positive Relationship for Literacy (2007), Invited Panelist with Tom Chell & Gillian McCreary, Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Video in Teaching and Learning (2007), Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association Spring Conference, Regina, SK.
Technology in the Classroom (2007), Teaching Development Days, Regina, SK.
The Lazy Professors w/ Dean Shareski (2009), Teaching & Learning with Technology (TLT 2009), Regina, SK.
Networked Learners: Understanding How Openness Will Transform Learning (2009), IT Summit, Saskatoon, SK.
Open Teaching (2009), Educon 2.1, Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA.
Academic Integrity in the Digital Age (2009), (e)Merging Conference, Faculty of Education – University of Regina, Regina, SK.
Digital Internship 2.0: Fostering Innovation in Teacher Education, (2008), Canadian Network of Innovation in Education Conference, Banff, AB.
Open, Connected, Social: Implications for Education, (2008), Canadian Network of Innovation in Education Conference, Banff, AB.
Digital Internship: Preparing Preservice Teachers, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Posse Round Up 2.0 for Teachers and Learners, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Open, Connected, Social: Reflections of an Open Graduate Course Experience, (2008), K12 Online Conference 2008. My full presentation is available here.
Open, Connected & Social in Learning Design, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Media Awareness, (2008), (e)Merging Conference (U of Regina – Sponsor), Regina, SK.
Open Thinking: Adopting Free & Open Software & Services For Learning (2007), Synergize & Energize Conference, Calgary, AB.
Bullying in the Digital Age, (2007), (e)Merging Conference (U of Regina – Sponsor), Regina, SK.
Social Media & Web 2.0 in Teaching & Learning (2007), TLT Summit, Saskatoon, SK.
Academic Presentations
I have established myself as a strong & innovative presenter and this is evident in the number of keynote, featured, & spotlight presentations I’ve achieved, especially in 2008 & 2009. It appears that the trend will continue in 2010 as I have already been invited to several engagements as a keynote or featured presenter. Such events include CNIE (St. John, New Brunswick), PLE Conference (Barcelona, Spain), ABEL Summer Institute, York University (Toronto, Ontario), EdMedia (Toronto, ON), and MICDS Summer Institute (St. Louis, Missouri).
Keynote, Featured, & Spotlight Presentations (Last 3 Years)
Keynote Speaker, Harnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching & Learning (November, 2009), McGraw-Hill Ryerson Teaching, Learning and Technology Conference, Oshawa, Ontario.
Featured Speaker, Emerging Literacies & Connected Learning (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Featured Speaker, Introduction to Digital Story Telling (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Featured Speaker, Introduction to Digital Citizenship (November, 2009), Leading & Learning Conference 2009: Inspiring Learners, Red Deer Alberta. (More info: http://www.carcpd.ab.ca/leading/presenters.html)
Keynote Speaker, Rethinking Teaching & Learning in a Networked World (November, 2009), ECOO 2009: Inspire, Connect, Teach, Educational Computing Organization of Ontario, Richmond Hill, ON. (More info: http://www.ecoo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=32)
Spotlight Speaker, Understanding Social Media & Why It Matters (November, 2009), ECOO 2009: Inspire, Connect, Teach, Educational Computing Organization of Ontario, Richmond Hill, ON. (More info: http://www.ecoo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=32)
Featured Speaker, Open & Networked Learning (November, 2009), Learning Technologies Conference 2009, Mooloolaba Campus of Sunshine Coast TAFE, Australia. (More info: http://www.learningtechnologies.com.au/index.cfm?action=speakers)
Keynote Speaker, Two Guys from Saskatchewan w/ Dean Shareski (June 2009), Texas Computer Education Association Region 7 (TCEA7), White Oak, TX. (More info: http://moodle.tcea.org/area7conference/)
Featured Speaker, Network Literacy & The Tools of Engagement (June 2009), Summer Teaching Institute 09, Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), St. Louis, MO.
Keynote Speaker, Harnessing the Power of Social Networks in Teaching & Learning (June, 2009), 2009 Summer Faculty Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. (Recorded presentation available here: http://www.ums.udel.edu/podcast/watch?c=250, also see post-presentation press release http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2009/jun/sfikeynote062609.html)
Keynote Speaker, Open & Networked Teaching: A Transformative Journey (May 2009), Webheads in Action Online Convergence 2009, International Online Conference. (More info: http://wiaoc09.pbworks.com/AlecCouros)
Keynote Speaker, A Tweet & A Poke: How Educators Harness the Power of Social Networks (May 2009), Walls Optional Conference, Camosun College, Victoria, BC. (More info: http://webct.camosun.bc.ca/wallsoptional/2009)
Keynote Speaker, Knock Down the Walls: Toward a Model of Open Teaching (April 2009), Moodle Moot, Edmonton, AB. (More info at: http://moodlemoot.ca/moodle1.9/mod/resource/view.php?id=1090)
Keynote Panelist, Learning & Social Networks (March 2009), Distributed Learning Symposium, Alberta Distributed Education & Technology Association, Calgary, AB. (More info: http://symposium.adeta.org/keynote)
Invited Panelist, Improving Conferences through Increased Interaction (February 2009), Spaces of Interaction, Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, Live Online Conference. (More info: http://www.aaceconnect.org/page/schedule-1)
Featured Speaker, Networked Possibilities (May 2008), Summer Teaching Institute 08, Mary Institute Country Day School (MICDS), St. Louis, MO.
Keynote Speaker, Academic Integrity & The Culture of Sharing (Sept. 2008), Academic Integrity Week, University of Saskatchewan. Press Release.
Other Invited Presentations (Last 3 Years)
Open Online University Courses (2009), Classroom 2.0, Web Conference.
Open Discussion (2009), Ontario Meetup, Web Conference.
Open & Networked Learning (2009), Visiting Professor Series, University of South Carolina/
Networked Possibilities (2009), SIAST Program Head’s Workshop, Regina, SK.
Social Networks in K12, (2009) Learning at Night – LAN Party for Northern Vancouver Schools, Online Presentation.
Social Networks in Education (2009), Graduate course – University of Iowa, Angela Maiers, Online Presentation.
Improving Conferences through Increased Interaction (2009), Spaces of Interaction, Association for Advancement of Computing in Education, Live Online Conference
Teaching for Openness (2009), From Courses to Dis/course, University of Manitoba Online Conference.
Deep Impact: 5 Minutes to Make a Difference (2008). Manitoba Edubloggercon, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The New Interactive Classroom: Education, Technology, Globalization (2008) for Talking about School & Society (initiative by Dr. Patrick Lewis & Marc Spooner), Regina, SK.
Technologies of Research (2008), Learning from Practice (Dr. Stirling McDowell Foundation), Saskatoon, SK.
Academic Integrity and the Culture of Sharing (2008), SIAST: Faculty Certificate Program, Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Citizenship (2008), Cochrane Collegiate, Regina, SK.
Creative Commons & Copyright in Education (2008), Gwenna Moss Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.
Academic Integrity in the Digital Age (2008), Teen Literacy Conference, sponsored by Regina Public School Board, Regina Catholic School Board, and Regina Public Libraries, Regina, SK.
Technology & Globalization (2008) – Was a guest in Dr. Anthony Hall’s course from the University of Lethbridge
Trends in Social Networking (2008), Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Moose Jaw, SK.
Social Learning in Higher Education (2008), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Social Learning in Business Education, (2008), Saskatchewan Business Teacher’s Association Spring Conference, Regina, SK.
Intellectual Property & Plagiarism (2007), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Academic Integrity & Digital Plagiarism (2007), Teaching Development Days (U of Regina), Regina, SK.
Building Positive Relationship for Literacy (2007), Invited Panelist with Tom Chell & Gillian McCreary, Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
Digital Video in Teaching and Learning (2007), Saskatchewan Business Teachers Association Spring Conference, Regina, SK.
Technology in the Classroom (2007), Teaching Development Days, Regina, SK.
Other Conference Presentations (Last 3 Years)
Understanding Social Networks (2009). Western Association of Summer Session Administrators Conference, Regina, SK.
The Lazy Professors w/ Dean Shareski (2009), Teaching & Learning with Technology (TLT 2009), Regina, SK.
Networked Learners: Understanding How Openness Will Transform Learning (2009), IT Summit, Saskatoon, SK.
Open Teaching (2009), Educon 2.1, Science Leadership Academy, Philadelphia, PA.
Academic Integrity in the Digital Age (2009), (e)Merging Conference, Faculty of Education – University of Regina, Regina, SK.
Digital Internship 2.0: Fostering Innovation in Teacher Education, (2008), Canadian Network of Innovation in Education Conference, Banff, AB.
Open, Connected, Social: Implications for Education, (2008), Canadian Network of Innovation in Education Conference, Banff, AB.
Digital Internship: Preparing Preservice Teachers, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Posse Round Up 2.0 for Teachers and Learners, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Open, Connected, Social: Reflections of an Open Graduate Course Experience, (2008), K12 Online Conference 2008. My full presentation is available here.
Open, Connected & Social in Learning Design, (2008), Teaching and Learning with Technology, Saskatoon, SK.
Media Awareness, (2008), (e)Merging Conference (U of Regina – Sponsor), Regina, SK.
Open Thinking: Adopting Free & Open Software & Services For Learning (2007), Synergize & Energize Conference, Calgary, AB.
Bullying in the Digital Age, (2007), (e)Merging Conference (U of Regina – Sponsor), Regina, SK.
Social Media & Web 2.0 in Teaching & Learning (2007), TLT Summit, Saskatoon, SK.