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1. Conference Opening: Julie MacRae, Superintendent, Liaison, Ministry of Education
   
   
2. Quality Instruction: How Teachers Make a Difference
   • Faye Brownlie, Staff Development Consultant:  Research and practice show that effective teaching can close the gap for students at risk. What are these effective teaching practices? What structures support these practices? In answering these questions, examples of BC rural schools are highlighted.
     
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1. Faye Brownlie Bio (PDF)
2. PowerPoint (Quality Instruction)
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3. Virtual Learning: How Can It Help Me?
   • Gordon Milne, Superintendent, SD 91 Nechako Lakes
   • Dave Lee, Consultant, Connected Learning, Ministry of Education
   • Renate Butterfield, ADM, Information Tech., Ministry of Education
     
     
     

     This session will provide an overview of technology options available in both distance and traditional school settings, as well as an explanation and discussion of provincial distributed-learning structures and policies. The presenters will highlight exemplary practices, online resources and networking technology, demonstrate teaching strategies using technology, and identify potential online networks. Many districts will identify resources that they will be able to use immediately to create networks and improve learning.

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   1. PowerPoint (Virtual Learning)
      
      
4. Deputy Minister Emery Dosdall
   
   
5. The Future of Aboriginal Education in B.C.
   • DeDe DeRose, Elementary Principal, SD73 Kamloops Thompson
   • Pinkerton, Asst. Superintendent, First Nations/Information Tech., SD70 Alberni
     
     This session will examine current promising practices in Aboriginal education at the elementary level and the issues concerning the academic, social and cultural needs of our aboriginal learners and communities. Examples of these practices will be highlighted from a number of districts.
     
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   1. PowerPoint (Aboriginal Education)
      
      
6. Minister of Education Shirley Bond: LearnNowBC announcement
   
   
7. Continuing Conversations: Reflections and Moving Ahead
   • Faye Brownlie, Staff Development Consultant
   • Julie MacRae, Superintendent, Liaison, Ministry of Education
     
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   1. PowerPoint (Continuing Conversations)