BLC Conference

Pre-conference:

July 15-17, 2012

Main Conference:

July 18-20, 2012

Proudly hosted by November Learning

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Speakers

The 2012 Building Learning Communities Conference is designed to have an immediate and long range impact on improving teaching and learning. What first started as a ‘jam session’ of ideas between friends and education colleagues has grown into something truly special. It’s a real treat for those who love learning.

Featured BLC12 Speakers

Geetha Narayanan Keynoter

Geetha Narayanan

Bangalore, India

Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology

BLC12 Conference Speakers

Aaron SamsTeacher, Woodland Park Schools, Florissant, CO
Alan NovemberSenior Partner, November Learning, Marblehead, MA
Angela MaiersIndependent Consultant, Maiers Educational Services, Des Moines, IA
Brad Ovenell-CarterHead and World Literature Teacher, Think Global School, San Francisco, CA
Brian LukoffCo-founder and CEO, Learning Catalytics, Boston, MA
Brian MullDirector of Innovation, November Learning, Slidell, LA
Carolyn StaudtCurriculum Developer / Professional Development, The Concord Consortium / KidSolve, Inc., Concord, MA
Chris AndersonTED Curator, TED Conferences, New York City, NY
Chris BurnettMount Clemens Junior High School, Language Arts Chairperson, Mount Clemens, MI
D. Garth Holman7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Beachwood Middle School, Beachwood, OH
Darren KuropatwaDigital Learning Consultant, Manitoba Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Dave McCollomEducation Evangelist, TechSmith, Lansing, MI
Dr. Eric Mazur Area Dean of Applied Physics, Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Eli PariserOnline Organizer, New Organizing Institute, Brooklyn, New York
Elizabeth RuvalcabaFilmmaker/Studio Manager, Alas Media, San Fernando, CA
Eric MarcosMath Teacher, Lincoln Middle School, Santa Monica, CA
Eric WilliamsSuperintendent, York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
Erin OlsonEnglish Teacher, Sioux Central High School, Sioux Rapids, IA
Ewan McIntoshCEO, Edu.blogs.com, Edinburgh, Scotland
Geetha NarayananFounder-Director, Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology, Bangalore, India
Greg GreenHigh School Principal and Curriculum Coordinator, Clintondale High School, Clinton Township, MI
Greg WhitbyExecutive Director of Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta, Parramatta Australia
James TracyHeadmaster, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, MA
James WenzloffLearning Mentor, Independent Consultant, Clinton Township, MI
Jordy WhitmerTeacher, Birmingham Covington School, Birmingham MI
Joyce Kasman ValenzaTeacher Librarian, Springfield Township High School, Abington, PA
Julia LeongCreative Communications Director, , Vancouver, BC
Kathy CassidyGrade One Teacher, Prairie South, Moose Jaw, SK, Canada
Kern KelleyEducation Technologist, Regional School Unit #19, Newport, ME
Lachlan HullPrimary School Educator, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School/Brisbane Catholic Education, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lainie RowellConsultant and Trainer, November Learning, Huntington Beach, CA
Larisa K. SchelkinExecutive Director and Lead Founder, Global Technology and Engineering Consortium, Boston, MA
Lisa ThumannAssistant Director, School for Global Education & Innovation, Kean University, Union, NJ
Liz DavisDirector of Academic Technology, Belmont Hill School, Belmont, MA
Marco TorresTeacher, Creative Director, Media Coach, Torres21 LLC, Sylmar, CA
Mark SchulteDirector of Online Initiatives, Washington International School, Washington, DC
Mark WiseSupervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, West Windsor Plainsboro Regional School District, Windsor, NJ
Michael BeilharzTechnology Integration, Knox Grammar School, Sydney, Australia
Michael GormanTechnology Integration, Southwest Allen County Schools, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Michael Pennington7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Chardon Middle School, Chardon, OH
Mike DishmanAssociate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Mitch ResnickProfessor, MIT Media Lab, Cambridge, MA
Nancy BoyleCoordinator of 21 Century Curriculum and English teacher, Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, MA
Peggy SheehyFacilitator/Visionary WoW in School Project, Instructional Tech, Metaversed Ltd., Suffern, NY
Peter H. ReynoldsFounder & New York Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator, FableVision, Boston, MA
Phil StubbsHead of Education, Learnology, Melbourne, Australia
Robert GoodmanExecutive Director, New Jersey Center for Teaching and Learning, Trenton, NJ
Robin NealEnglish Teacher, Beaver Country School, Chestnut Hill, MA
Rosa RuvalcabaFilmmaker/Educator, Alas Media, San Fernando, CA
Ryan EashInstructional Designer, TechSmith Corporation, Okemos, MIchigan
Sara KajderAssistant Professor, School of Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Sara WilkieTeacher, Learning Mentor and Professional Development Coach, Birmingham Public Schools, Birmingham, MI
Shaelynn FarnsworthEnglish Teacher, BCLUW, Conrad, IA
Shannon McClintock MillerDistrict Teacher Librarian and Technology Specialist, Van Meter Community School, Van Meter, IA
Shelley PaulAssistant Director of IT, Woodward Academy, College Park, GA
Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano21st Century Learning Specialist / Independent Consultant, Martin J. Gottlieb School / Globally Connected Learning, Jacksonville, FL
Tom BarrettSenior Consultant, NoTosh Ltd, Nottingham, UK
Tom DaccordEducational Technology Trainer, Speaker and Author, EdTechTeacher, Chestnut Hill, MA
Traci RedishAssociate Professor and Chair, Department of Instructional Technology, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
Tracy BarbaroProject Coordinator, Encyclopedia of Life Learning + Education Group, Cambridge, MA