ELH2009

The Expanding Learning Horizons conference held in Lorne Victoria each year is the longest running event of its kind in Australia. The conference brings together teachers and school leaders to share new initiatives in educational technology. This was my second time and the impact on both occasions has been profound due to the inspiring array of presentations, opportunity to discuss ideas and strategies for improving ICT integration and the sublime setting - Lorne is a beautiful place to spend a few days!
The highlights from this year's conference included:

• Opening keynote given by Andrew Douch, recipuent of the Microsoft prize for world's most innovative teacher using technology
• Equally inspiring keynote delivered by Travis Smith focusing on effective methods for teacher professional learning
• Discussions with various presenters on the use of school portals and LMS
• Amazing presentation by Mark Liddell on the use of web 2.0 technologies in Mathematics
• Getting a tattoo and enjoying an evening on the dance floor at the gala dinner

As a result of the conference and subsequent debrief back at school, the technology task group of which I am a member is now working on a new vision and strategic plan for ICT teaching and learning. I also have lots of new tools to try with my class including: Animoto, Inkseine and podcasting