Ako Aotearoa raises its virtual profile at international iCTLT conference

From 4 to 6 March Ako Aotearoa and eight other New Zealand organisations in a virtual expo incorporated in the iCTLT (International Conference on Learning Expo 2010, underway in Singapore.

From 5pm (NZ time) on Thurs 4th visitors to the expo in Singapore were able to visit  the Ako Aoteaora virtual booth, via large touch screens located within the New Zealand Learning Technologies pavilion (hosted by Virtual Expos New Zealand Ltd).

Visitors are able to download selected information about Ako Aotearoa, our projects and resources relating to the use of digital technology in teaching and learning, and view the presentation by Dr Peter Coolbear (pre-recorded and timetabled for viewing at 6pm Thurs 4 March -NZ Time).

View the presentation below:

I will be on-line from 5-6.30pm both Thurs 4 and Fri 5 March to talk with attendees via videocam, in the Ako Aotearoa virtual chat booth. 

To visit the booth - go to the Expo NZ site and register as an attendee.  See you there.

Background

iCTLT Expo 2010 involves more than 100 exhibitors - profiling the latest educational resources, information-communication technology, and products and services that enhance classroom teaching and learning. 

Our main objectives for being involved in the event are:

•  to raise the profile of Ako Aotearoa at an international level
• demonstrate how our organisation is supporting the use of innovative technology and thinking to encourage better teaching and learning - particularly through the projects we fund
• steer visitors to the Ako Aoteaora website and its resources, and
• initiate potential strategic international relationships.

We are delighted to have been working with the Department of Trade & Enterprise on this venture.  They are supporting both the Singapore conference and the virtual expo.    

The iCTLT conferences finishes on Saturday 6 March, however, the virtual expo will continue online until Sunday 20 March.