Project Events

Past Events

Emerge 2010 Summit - August 15 - 18, 2010 Banff, Alberta  

The Emerge 2010 Summit brought together participants from across Alberta and around the world to explore the use of one-to-one laptops and related technology to support 21^st Century teaching and learning.  

The Emerge Summit took place at The Banff Centre from August 15 to 18, 2010.  Participants included K-12 education leaders, teachers, technical support directors, policymakers and researchers. 

The summit featured leading-edge keynotes, hands-on workshops, interactive concurrent demonstrations, discussions with key one-to-one and 21st Century education leaders and researchers, an educational technology exhibit, and lots of networking and social activities.

Some presentations can be accessed online.

Community of Practice and Professional Learning Events 

Events were held throughout the project to support participants and provide information to enhance projects within the jurisdictions.

The following presentations are available for viewing:

• October 21 Opening Plenary - an update of the initiative and a review of roles and responsibilities
• Video - Digital Students @ Analog Schools 
• Cheryl Lemke's presentation - Measuring Engagement
• Overview of Technology and High School Success Initiative
• Keys to a Successful Project
• A link to the video shown at a Grant Recipients’ Meeting, A Vision of K-12 Students Today, is available here: http://www.youtube.com/user/bjnesbitt