The 2013 Learning without Frontiers (LWF) conference offers an expanded program comprising two pre-conferences–Handheld Learning, Game-based Learning, Digital Safety–running concurrently June 17-18, immediately prior to the three-day Future of Learning World Summit and Festival, June 19-21. The event features a challenging, thought-provoking, stimulating lineup of speakers, debates, and networking sessions that set the agenda for transformation in education, teaching, and learning. LWF attracts an international audience that is forward thinking, curious, and…

The Canada International Conference on Education (CICE) is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education. The aim of the CICE is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational fields with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge the knowledge gap, promote research esteem, and further and the evolution of pedagogy. Conference topics include:   Arts education Competitive skills Curriculum development E-content  E-learning…

David Kelley, founder of IDEO and Stanford’s d.school, will be a special guest at a Design Thinking Institute hosted by the Nueva School in HIllsborough, Californina, June 17-20, 2013. During this hands-on event, educators will participate in the design thinking process themselves and will apply this knowledge while creating their own curriculum. All sessions will be held in Nueva’s unique innovation lab. 

MIT’s Learning International Networks Consortium (LINC) 2013 conference focuses on the theme Realizing the Dream: Education Becoming Available to All. The event features a world-class slate of e-learning thought leaders, including: Sir John Daniel, former President and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning Dr. Anant Agarwal, President of the MIT and Harvard joint initiative, edX Zaini Ujang, Vice Chancellor of the Technological University of Malaysia Robin Horn, former Education Manager of…

The annual conference and exposition of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a premier educational-technology event bringing together approximately 20,000 enthusiastic ed-tech professionals from around the globe for professional learning, collaboration, and hands-on demonstration of the best new technologies for the classroom, school, or district. Conference strands include: School Improvement Technology Infrastructure Professional Learning Digital Age Teaching and Learning Virtual Schooling / E-Learning ISTE Conference 2013  |  Jun 23-26  |…

The World Conference on Educational Media & Technology (EdMedia) is an international event organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). The conference serves as a multidisciplinary forum for the discussion and exchange of information on the research, development, and applications on all topics related to multimedia, hypermedia, and telecommunications/distance education.  EdMedia Conference 2013  |  Jun 24-28  |  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

The International Conference on e-Learning (ICEL) invites researchers, practitioners, and academics to present their research findings, works in progress, case studies, and conceptual advances in areas of work where education and technology intersect. The conference brings together varied groups of people with different perspectives, experiences, and knowledge to help practitioners find ways of putting research into practice and to help researchers understand real-world problems, needs, and aspirations for e-learning. ICEL…

The International Conference on Higher Education (ICHE) brings together leading academic scientists, researchers, and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of higher education, and to discuss practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted.  ICHE 2013  |  Jun 27-28  |  Paris, France

The 2013 Partnership for Global Learning Annual Conference will take place June 27-29 in New York City. Organized by the Asia Society, this is an important face-to-face event for educators interested in global education and developing global competency in students. Keynote speakers  for the conference include Linda Darling-Hammond, Brandon Busteed, Kathleen Cushman, Honor Moorman, Marcie Denberg-Serra, Mark E. Fowler, and Don Profitt. For further information, please visit the PGL13 web…

The 2013 Higher Education Research and Development Association of Australasia (HERDSA) conference invites delegates to dwell on the theme of The Place of Learning and Teaching–considering place’s many different meanings and contexts–via the following sub-themes: Spaces and Places How do we ensure that the spaces of learning become places of learning? What strategies, approaches, and policies can support this? What is the student experience of place–formal learning spaces, informal spaces, social and living space, transport, balancing work and learning…

The 2013 Constructing Modern Knowledge Conference will take place July 9-12 in Manchester, New Hampshire. From the event web site: Constructing Modern Knowledge is a minds-on institute for educators committed to creativity, collaboration and computing. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in intensive computer-rich project development with peers and a world-class faculty. Inspirational guest speakers and social events round out the fantastic event. Dale Doughtery, Eleanor Duckworth, Deborah Meier and…

From the conference web site: The technology team from Avenues: The World School is excited to announce that they will be hosting a two-day InnovatED conference on their New York City campus, July 10th-11th. InnovatED is specifically designed for those who are interested in learning about innovative practices for implementing a successful one-to-one program. If your school is currently one-to-one or is thinking of going one-to-one, with either iPads or…

The theme of the 2013 European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN) conference is The Joy of Learning: Enhancing Learning Experience and Quality. The event aims to discover and present the latest best practice in this field, share progressive concepts and solutions, and promote joint thinking and collaboration. Following the tradition of the Open Classroom initiative within EDEN, there will be a dedicated strand at the conference, with a focus on mapping and…

The Learning in Higher Education (LiHE) ninth international symposium invites participants to contribute to the writing of the international anthology “Improving University Students’ Learning Outcomes through Case-based Teaching,” which will be published by Libri. Three integrated concepts frame the chapters in this anthology The concept of case-based teaching The learning affordances of case-based teaching The successful achievement of learning outcomes through case-based teaching LiHE Symposium 2013  |  Jun 9-13  |  Aegina…

The Inaugural Playful Learning Summit will take place on Tuesday, June 13, 2013 at the GLS Conference 9.0 in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the event press release:   Through the Playful Learning Initiative, the Learning Games Network  and Games+Learning+Society Center will launch an online knowledge base guiding teachers’ use of video games in the classroom, support an Advisory Board of classroom teachers and education leaders, and help facilitate regional Playful Learning…

EduTECH is Australia’s largest education-technology event, spanning K-12 to tertiary education plus business and government learning. In 2013, EduTECH hosts one large exhibition, five conferences, five workshops, master classes, and top presenters from around the world. A stellar list of keynote speakers includes: Karen Cator Stephen Heppell Salman Khan Ewan McIntosh Alan November Daniel Pink Sir Ken Robinson EduTECH Congress 2013  |  Jun 3-5  |  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Wendy Kopp will keynote the first ever New York City Global Education Forum at the Avenues World School on May 29th at 6:30pm. UClass and the Asia Society are co-hosting this event to, for once, unite the visions of teachers, school leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students (yes, students!) around global education. If you are a teacher looking to open your classroom walls, a school leader looking to develop 21st century skills in your school or a systems level education innovator…

The theme of New Zealand’s 2013 Early Childhood Council (ECC) conference is Nation Building. The event features international numerous breakout sessions, a trade fair, and social and networking opportunities. Keynote speakers include Melissa Clark-Reynolds, founder of minimonos.com; Brian Puerling, director of education technology at Catherine Cook School in Chicago; Michael Follett, play specialist; and Tracy Riley, professor at Massey University. ECC Conference 2013  |  May 24-26  |  Rotorua, New Zealand

The 2013 theme of Australia’s Early Years in Education Society (EYES) conference is Sustaining Best Practice. Keynote speakers include Alison Lester, creator of bestselling children’s books; Kym Lardner, popular children’s storyteller; Robert Randall, active CEO of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment, and Reporting Authority; and Susie Rosback, kindergarten director and educator. EYES Conference 2013  |  May 24-25  |  Perth, Western Australia

The International Education Technology Conference (IETC) 2013 aims to provide an environment for experts to discuss the current state of the art for learning in schools, industry, and universities. Topics include virtual environments, CSCL, gaming, e-learning / m-learning. Invited keynote speakers include Dr. Durmus Gunay, Council of Higher Education, Turkey; Dr. J. Michael Spector, University of Georgia, U.S.; and Dr. Cengiz Hakan, Anadolu University, Turkey. IETC 2013  |  May 13-15  |…