Association of Adult Educators AAE Association of Adult Educators Conference 2012 October 26, 2012 Marconi Campus, Sydney, N.S. Looking Forward as Educators Agenda 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address: Corrine McIsaac, President, Health Outcomes Worldwide & Associate Professor, Cape Breton University 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Nutrition Break 10:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session A 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. AAE Annual General Meeting 1:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Concurrent Workshops - Session B Information / updates to the agenda as well as registration forms can be found on the AAE website at local.nstu.ca/web/aae Contact: Debbie McVeigh (902) 563-8030 OR [email protected] or [email protected] NSTU Professional Associations Conferences 2012 1 AAE Association of Adult Educators ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations can be arranged by contacting the Days Inn at the number below. In order to receive the conference rate, please indicate at time of booking that you will be attending the AAE Conference. Days Inn: 480 Kings Road, Sydney, N.S. $88.00 + taxes Phone: (902) 539-6750; Fax: (902) 539-2773 Toll-free reservation number 1-877-834-0333 KEYNOTE ADDRESS Corrine McIsaac, Ph.D.(c), RN Associate Professor, Cape Breton University President, Health Outcomes Worldwide Corrine is a successful health educator, researcher and entrepreneur. She is recognized throughout Canada as an expert in outcome measurement and an innovator in the development of effective e-health solutions for health organizations across the continuum of care. Corrine’s passion for improving the Canadian health system through outcome measurement is both inspired and informed by 25 years of experience as a nursing clinician, manager, consultant and educator. She was the primary author of the Evidence Based Wound Management Protocol which has been adopted as a standard of care by the Department of Health in Nova Scotia. Her rapidly growing company, Health Outcomes Worldwide, develops and delivers innovative outcome measurement tools, relevant data and strategic direction to health organizations in all sectors of care. These e-health solutions help organizations to facilitate improvements in patient care while building greater fiscal and human resource capacity from within. Corrine believes that all educational pursuits are guided by the premise of new possibilities. Adult education is particularly full of promise because it focuses on what is possible when past experience fuels a desire to create a different future. Her experience as an educator, academic, entrepreneur and adult learner has repeatedly proven to her that continuous learning creates amazing opportunities for professional and personal transformation. Her success both in academia and business is driven by an educational pedagogy focused on continuous quality improvement. She has taken many different professional and educational paths, but they have all been fuelled by her belief in the importance of lifelong learning. This keynote address will discuss how knowledge changes our view of the world and when we view our world differently, we see both problems and possibilities more clearly. 2 NSTU Professional Associations Conferences 2012 Association of Adult Educators AAE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS SESSION “A” 10:20 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. FRIDAY A1 Emotional Classrooms: Enhancing the Emotional Dimensions of Adult Learning Dr. Plumb will explore the important role the emotions play in adult education contexts. Instead of being viewed as something that interferes with the more cognitive dimensions of learning, Dr. Plumb will present ways that emotions play a valuable part in various learning activities. Using a few of his own techniques, he will show how effectively mobilizing the emotions is a good way of enhancing the learning experiences of students. Presenter: Donovan Plumb, Mount Saint Vincent University A2 From Papua, New Guinea to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Arriving from a tropical climate to a typical Cape Breton snowy evening, the Exxon-Mobil students were immersed in both climate and culture shock. In this workshop, the students will share their experiences and dedication to learning in a foreign country. This promises to be an enlightening and energizing workshop from students whom we would all love to teach. Presenters: Papua, New Guinea students A3 Technology Today Technology is advancing faster than ever. Unfortunately, our busy schedules rarely allow us enough time to keep abreast of what technology is out there and how we can best leverage it into the classroom. During this presentation, you will learn about some emerging technologies such as using tablets, enhancing distance education, social media trends, and using smart boards. Presenters: Darren Andrews, Steve Harris, NSCC – Marconi Campus Maximum: 50 participants A4 Tour of Marconi Campus The title tells it all. You will be given a tour of the recently renovated Marconi Campus and also the new Trades wing. You will be able to ask questions regarding programs, the application process and the learning environment at NSCC. Presenter: Barb Burke, NSCC – Marconi Campus Maximum: 15 participants A5 Employee/Member Discipline This session will review the discipline process for members including the concept of progressive discipline, avenues for appeal, and the relevant provisions of the collective agreement(s), the Education Act and other legislation. Discussion will include the role of the NSTU rep, other local representatives and NSTU staff as well as practical examples of situations where discipline was imposed. Presenter: Danny Eddy, Executive Staff Officer, NSTU A6 Sexting Cst. Ratchford’s workshop will focus on how technology is readily accessible and available to children and young adults. Also how sexting is often used in situations of bullying and drug use. His talk will include how bullying is immediate and in the past a victim could stay home or change schools but today, technology allows the bully to reach the victim anytime and anywhere. Presenter: Cst. Paul Ratchford, Cape Breton Regional Police Services NSTU Professional Associations Conferences 2012 3 AAE Association of Adult Educators WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS SESSION “B” 1:00 P.M. – 2:10 P.M. FRIDAY B1 Drug Awareness Drugs both legal and illegal in our society and how our homes have become pharmacies will be the essence of Cst. Ratchford’s workshop. Years ago, kids would steal alcohol from their parent’s liquor cabinet, but now it is prescription drugs that they want. He will also address what the police are doing to combat the illegal drug trade and the impact on our schools, campuses and communities. Presenter: Cst. Paul Ratchford, Cape Breton Regional Police Services B2 Food and Wine Pairing 101 An introduction to wine will be explained by Sommelier Jonathan Wilson. Jonathan will explain the wine pairing from our luncheon menu. He will talk about everyday foods and the wines that could be paired with them. You will leave more knowledgeable of food and wine pairing. Presenter: Jonathan Wilson, Sommelier Maximum: 40 participants B3 Technology Today See A3 for session description. Maximum: 50 participants B4 Tour of Marconi Campus See A4 for session description. Maximum: 15 participants 4 NSTU Professional Associations Conferences 2012 Association of Adult Educators AAE Association of Adult Educators Register online at www.nstu.ca under AAE OR by mail, completing this form and postmark by October 12th, 2012 Registration Form Name: Address: Employer: School/Campus: Phone: Home: Worksite: Email Address: If direct billing, this section must be completed* Purchase Order Number: Accounts Receivable Contact Information Name: Organization: Street/PO Box: Town: Province: Postal Code: (All NSTU members are encouraged to register for an NSTU email account. Please call 1-800-565-6788.) No On-site Registration *All registration fees (excluding direct-billed fees) must be received by October 12th, 2012. Registration forms are processed as received. Conference Fee Session Choices Conference Fee $75.00 Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the following table to indicate your 1st and 2nd Total Enclosed: choice for each workshop. st nd Special Need(s) Requirements Session 1 Choice 2 Choice A B Please make cheque/money order payable to: Association of Adult Educators (AAE) There will be a $30.00 administrative fee for NSF cheques. Conference fees are non-refundable. Under exceptional circumstances, an appeal may be made to the Professional Associations Co-ordination Committee by November 15, 2012, c/o NSTU Central Office. Send registration form and payment of fees (by 12th October 2012) to: Kevin Wilson, Faculty NSCC - Marconi Campus P.O. Box 1042, Sydney, N.S. B1P 6J7 Phone: 902-563-8074 / Fax: 902-563-0511 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] NSTU Professional Associations Conferences 2012 5 AEA Association des enseignants acadiens Association des enseignants acadiens (AEA) 2012 Le vendredi 26 octobre 2012 « La culture avec toutes ses couleurs » Voici l’équipe d’enseignants qui a assuré la tenue des ateliers : Patrick Poupart (Président) Annick Godin Thériault (Présidente sortante) Lynn Theriault (Vice-Présidente) Paulette Marchand (Trésorière) Renée Samson (Secrétaire) Betty-Anne David (comité organisateur) LoriAnn Comeau (comité organisateur) Guy Desgagné (comité organisateur) Les ateliers se tiennent à Dartmouth (École du Carrefour), et dans la région de la Baie Sainte-Marie (École secondaire