Delta Regina, Trentino Room, 1919 Saskatchewan Dr.
Time: 11:30am - 1:15pm
To register visit: https://www.picatic.com/ticket/event197572
Registration Deadline: Friday December 2, 2011.
Speaker: Dean Elliott, Science Consultant
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Title: The Future of Computer Science Education in Saskatchewan
Presentation Overview Description
Computer Science education is in the news a lot lately. A recent BBC News Technology report talks about (computer) coding as the new Latin: kids need to have a proper understanding of computers if they will be able to compete for all kinds of jobs. Join us for a discussion about Computer Science K-12 education in Saskatchewan.
Speaker Biography
Dean Elliott is the Science Consultant at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education. In that role, develops all K-12 science curriculum for the province, supports all 28 school divisions with science curriculum implementation, and liaises with provincial and national groups involved in science education outreach. He recently completed his Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia.
Fees:
CIPS Student Member $20.00 Student Non Member $25.00
CIPS Member $25.00 Non Member $30.00
CIPS Member Guest $25.00
(only valid if you are a non CIPS member attending with a CIPS Member)
Corporate Table (8) $250.00
Agenda
11:30 am Registration
12:00 noon Lunch
12:15 pm Presentation and Questions
1:05 pm Adjournment
Menu
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls and Butter
Seasonal Greens with House Dressing
Turkey Dinner with all the dressings
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee & Specialty & Herbal Teas
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CIPS Saskatchewan Membership Drive Campaign
Invite one -- or more -- of your IT colleagues (non CIPS members) to one of our upcoming professional development luncheons -- and you might win a fabulous prize!
From November through January, for every colleague you bring to our monthly luncheons, you will be entered into a contest to win an exciting grand prize. And if that colleague decides to become a member too, we'll enter you both for our grand prize draw. And at every luncheon, we'll be drawing some fun door prizes too.
Your guest(s) are invited to attend one or all three upcoming luncheons at our member price -- usually a benefit that's exclusive to members. When registering, simply ask your guests to register as CIPS Member Guest, it's that easy.
Your participation will not only help to strengthen your own professional association -- the ONLY legislated professional association for IT professionals in our province -- but you and your guests may win a prize too.
For updated info visit: http://sk.cips.ca/
