BLC Conference

Pre-conference:

July 15-17, 2012

Main Conference:

July 18-20, 2012

Proudly hosted by November Learning

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Building learning communities

Dear colleague, It is a pleasure to be welcoming you to the 2012 Building Learning Communities Conference. Our team hopes that by the end of the week, you will have made new friends, built global partnerships and shared creative ideas for empowered teaching and learning. Get ready to engage with innovative thought-leaders and outstanding educators from around the globe.

Alan November of November Learning

Get ready to have your brain tickled with ideas from around the world. 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.

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A truly global event

People from around the world have attended BLC.

  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • China
  • Croatia
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Poland
  • Republic of Korea
  • Singapore
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Join us this summer in Downtown Boston. Register now

Have your brain tickled.

Each year at BLC, we welcome representatives from around the world along with some of the most prestigious leaders in the field of education. In recent years, we have welcomed educators from all over the world. Our conference program features hands-on pre-conference workshops, keynotes and over 90 main session workshops.

Conference Strands:

  • Designing Rigorous and Motivating Assignments Across the Curriculum
  • Infusing the Common Core Across the Curriculum
  • Nurturing Creativity, Curiosity, Empathy and Courage
  • Teaching Global Communication Skills
  • Contributing to Professional Learning Communities
  • Crafting Vision and Managing Change

Who Should Attend:

  • K-12 Teachers
  • Principals and School Heads
  • College Educators
  • Curriculum Directors
  • Technology Directors
  • ICT Advisors
  • Superintendents
  • School Board Members
  • Tech Prep Coordinators
  • Head Teachers
  • Community Educators
  • Media Specialists

Frequently asked questions

I’m an elementary school teacher. Will there be workshops appropriate for me?

Yes. Each year we have presenters and participants that teach at all levels of the school spectrum. Workshop sessions that elementary teachers might find especially useful deal with critical thinking, online community building, and global partnerships. There will be information and practical ideas to use for all students, at all levels. We will have an suggested elementary strand this year.

I’m bringing my family. What activities can they do while I'm at the conference?

Boston has all sorts of highlights: Freedom Trail, whale watching, shopping downtown, Faneuil Hall… Ask the concierge at the hotel for maps and details. We will be in downtown Boston within walking distance to the Boston Commons and the Freedom Trail. Also, the stop for the Trolly Tour of Boston is across the street from the hotel. There are several tours of Boston. You can search the web for more information..

Will the conference be wireless? Should I bring my laptop?

Yes! All workshop sessions will have wireless connectivity. Wireless connections are also available in guest rooms for an additional charge. Free wireless will be available 24 hours a day on the Mezzanine and 4th floor.

I see that registration takes place Wednesday morning. I’m supposed to be going to a pre-conference. Won’t I need to register before that?

Your pre-conference presenter will have conference materials ready for you at your workshop. You will receive a conference program electronically prior to the conference or you may download one from this site.

I’m a school leader and I want to take back as much information as possible. Will there be handouts available to me?

We hope to have any handouts available through our conference Web site.

Can I use a PO for my hotel costs?

Conference registration does not include hotel and arrangements must be made directly with the hotel. The conference hotel will not accept a purchase order.