UOW to host top Technology Schools Conference

30 November 2001

The University of Wollongong is hosting Australia's premier "hands-on" education and technology conference from Monday 3 December to Thursday 6 December 2001.

The 13th Annual Innovative Technology Schools Conference (ITSC) is a collaboration of UOW's Faculty of Education and Apple Computer Australia The conference focuses on supporting the creative, innovate and collaborative uses of technology in the learning environment. It provides hands-on training for those people who facilitate professional development and teach training and tips on how to use technology more effectively in the classroom.

The conference also includes Apple's Certification Program, Show and Tell sessions, and keynote addresses from interstate and international guests including Independent Education Consultant, Julia Atkin; Head Technologist for Apple Computer Australia, David Dwyer and Director of Education and Library Technology from the Grossmont School District in the USA, Don Henderson. More than 300 delegates will attend the four-day conference at UOW, including school principals and executive staff.

For further information contact Lyn Middleton at the Faculty of Education on 4221 3971.