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ABEL strives to improve results through knowledge sharing and collaboration and its professional learning networks. Through its public-private sector partnerships and research-based approach, ABEL integrates new and existing technologies in teaching and learning. Its networks, partnerships and research-based approach result in innovative models for teaching and learning that drive institutional transformation and create new learning opportunities.
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| Video Champion Awards |
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Video Champion Awards |
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The first annual Video Champion Awards, sponsored by Tandberg, has started their call for entries. The awards are open to organizations in the United States and Canada currently using videoconferencing technology.
The theme for the videos is to show new and creative ways video communication technology can be used by other organizations, teams or individuals to achieve their goals. The judging panel is looking for videos in the categories of business innovation, environmental impact, telework, education/training and work/life balance. The title “Video Champion of the Year” as well as prizes will be awarded to the participant with the video that displays the best approach for using video to achieve results.
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| Toronto Aerospace Museum |
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Toronto Aersospace Museum Video Conference |
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In May 2008, a video conference was held between Vaughn Secondary School and the Toronto Aerospace Museum to allow students to learn about Canadian Aviation History and visit the museum without leaving the school.
This virtual tour of the museum was such a success that Vaughn SS and the Toronto Aerospace Museum will be holding another video conference on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 from 9:00am to 10:00am.
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For more information click here. |
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Quest
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Quest Conference |
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UPDATE: The Quest Conference was held from November 19-21, 2008. School system leaders from across Ontario and the globe gave presentations on how engaging students at a higher level, effective instructional practice and advancing leadership can increase student achievement.
Please visit the Quest Conference Website for more information.
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| Intelligent Communities ePanel |
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Intelligent Communities ePanel |
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On Tuesday November 25th, join an online discussion with experts on how their communities are using broadband to increase efficiency, expand knowledge and improve living standards. Participants will be able to ask questions, rate content, take quick surveys and post comments. You must pre-register by emailing [email protected]
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For more information click here. |
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| ORION/ CANARIE Summit |
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ORION/CANARIE Summit: November 3 - 4, 2008. |
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UPDATE: On November 3 and 4, ORION and CANARIE co-hosted a national summit that focused on research and innovation enabled by new and advanced technologies. At the summit, Bob Gagne, CIO for York University, won the ORION Leadership Award of Merit. The award recognized his leadership in advanced education and research networks.
Please click here for more information on the 2008 ORION Awards.
ABEL video captured the Summit talks and will be hosting the archived videos in ABEL Streaming. Please check back at a later date to view the archived videos.
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Visit the ORION/CANARIE Summit website. |
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| Moodle Moot 2009 |
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Canadian Moodle Moot 2009 |
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The 2nd Canadian Moodle Moot (conference) will be happening April 1 - 4, 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Read the full story here. |
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| Video Conference |
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Interactive Author Session: Book of Negroes |
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Celebrated author and winner of the 2008 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize, Lawrence Hill, will be giving a live interactive reading of his latest novel The Book of Negroes to students from across Ontario and Canada.
The event, hosted by ABEL, was streamed over the internet to schools across Canada over the CANARIE and ORION networks. ABEL will also be setting up a Book of Negros FACTION blog to which Lawrence Hill has agreed to respond after the event for up to two weeks
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AM session- WATCH IT NOW |
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PM Session- WATCH IT NOW |
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NEW! Rogers TV coverage |
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| green thinking |
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Take part in this environmental initiative! Spread the word by making posting your own 'green' message on Environmentality. |
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| abel summer institute 2008 |
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