BLC Conference

A truly collaborative learning experience.

Getting to the Park Plaza early? Consider EduBloggerCon. This event is a "collaborative conference" where attendees help to build and create the experience. At the start of the day, attendees will work together to develop sessions based on the submissions that attendees have indicated they are willing to facilitate or would like to learn about.

This event is free, and you can attend even if you are not registering for the full BLC conference. More information is available at http://www.edubloggercon.com/ebcEast2011 (link to last year's Wiki page, updated link coming soon)

Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00pm and Wednesday from 7:15 - 8:15am

This year, we invite all newcomers to attend sessions dedicated to you. November Learning team members will answer your questions and present you with tips on how to get the most out of your time at BLC. There are two sessions to choose from; One will be held Tuesday evening from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm and the other on Wednesday morning from 7:15 am – 8:15 am. Both will be held in the Georgian room.

Make plans to join us for the kickoff of BLC12.

Join us Tuesday, July 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Plaza Ballroom. Pick up your registration materials in the Statler Room across the hall, then come over to the Plaza to meet and mingle.

Wednesday, July 18th from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in the Georgian room (2nd Floor).

Everyone is talking about using technology in education. But what does that actually mean in real life? How are educators actually using technology? What are they using? What does ‘flipping’ mean?

Come to TechSmith's Stories of Success reception to ask educators these and any other questions face to face. They will have several of their ‘ChalkStars’ from their 20 Educators to Watch project. This project profiles 20 innovators in technology who have successfully integrated technology into education. We welcome you to come meet these ChalkStars in person and ask questions that relate to your experiences, while we all share food and drinks.

See Boston from the top of the Boston Children’s Museum

Building Learning Communities is invited to a Creativity Reception at FableVision Studios located on the top floor of the Boston Children’s Museum with gorgeous views of the city. Come to meet and be inspired by Peter H. Reynolds and his team in their creative workspace from 6 – 8 pm.

Location: 308 Congress Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA
Walking Directions (1.1 miles from the Park Plaza Hotel)
Public Transportation (Silver Line)

The Studio is about 1.1 miles away from the Park Plaza, which is about a 15 minute cab ride with traffic. The address is 308 Congress Street, (on the top floor of the Boston Children’s Museum).

It is walk-able as well, however the walk would take about 25 minutes.

Join the fun and see Boston in a whole new way.

A "DUCK" is an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. On this narrated city tour you’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill to fashionable Newbury Street; from Quincy Market to the Prudential Tower, and more. Learn little known facts and interesting insights about our unique and wonderful city.

And this is not any ordinary street tour…. You will "splashdown" as your ConDUCKtor takes your DUCK right into the Charles River. Bring your camera, ipods and videos – share the ride with family members and colleagues. We’ve booked Ducks especially for BLC participants

Price: $36 – The Duck Boat will pick you up outside of the hotel.

The social highlight of the conference week! Your registration includes the Annual BLC Bash that will be held in the magnificent ballroom of the Park Plaza Hotel.