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THE VENUE
University of Birmingham
WHAT DATES
Thursday 18th June 7pm-10pm - Informal Reception
Friday 19th June 9:00-5:00pm - Conference
WHO'S SPEAKING
Speakers to include:
Tim Bell - Computer Science Unplugged (http://csunplugged.org)
Paul Curzon - Computer Science for Fun (http://www.cs4fn.org)
Michael Kölling - Greenfoot (http://www.greenfoot.org)
John Woollard - Institute of Education, Southampton University
Quintin Cutts - CSInside (http://csi.dcs.gla.ac.uk/)
Roger Boyle - Leeds University
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS
For all travel and location information go to here
WHAT TO EXPECT
"Computing: Probably the most exciting technology in the world!"
- Looking for inspiration to breathe more life into your lessons?
- Are you frustrated by current opportunities for teaching Computing within ICT?
- Do you struggle to find dynamic resources to engage your pupils?
- Do you wish to enhance your own skills to keep pace with your students who seem to 'know it all already'?
Then join us, for a unique opportunity to hear from practising teachers and educators about developing computing in our schools. Experience first hand the magic of computing from the people behind the wonderful cs4fn website. Have fun with Tim Bell from New Zealand, and explore how to teach computing without a computer! Learn to use Greenfoot from the master, Michael Kölling.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The conference is free to attend. CPHC and Microsoft Research have generously provided small bursaries for those who need assistance with either travel expenses or overnight accommodation after the reception on June 18th. If you wish to apply for one of these bursaries please enclose a covering letter with your registration form. We hope you may be able to join us for an informal reception on Thursday June 18th.
HOW TO REGISTER
Further information and a registration form can be downloaded here. Please complete the registration from and fax using our secure fax server to 0121 414 5370. Early booking is advisable to both guarantee a place and to help us calculate numbers. It is important that we have both your telephone number and email address so that we can contact you in case of changes. Each delegate must complete an individual registration form. Places will be allocated in order of application.
THE REGISTRATION FORM
Available from May 1st 2009
ANYQUESTIONS?
For further information either email Conference administrator or telephone 0121 414 4776
